East Street Arts
Job Description
East Street Arts, Vital Energi and Leeds City Council, are inviting applications from visual artists to design and deliver a large-scale public mural on the Energy Centre in Saxton Gardens, Leeds. This commission is part of a wider creative programme that uses public art to:
- Celebrate sustainable energy and highlight its role in shaping the city’s future
- Reflect local identity by engaging with residents and communities
This opportunity is paid at £4,000 for up to 14 days of work.
Job Requirements
We are looking for visual artists who can demonstrate:
- Proven experience in delivering high-quality murals or public artworks at scale
- A distinctive visual style, which may be abstract, figurative, typographic, illustrative, or otherwise innovative
- An ability to work with communities- through co-design, consultation, workshops, or socially engaged practice
- Sensitivity to place and context, particularly to cultural diversity, sustainability, and environmental themes
You may have previously:
- Produced murals in housing estates, city centres, or community hubs
- Collaborated with schools, youth groups, or residents’ associations
- Worked with themes of climate change, sustainability, or local storytelling
- Created bold, contemporary interventions that enliven public spaces
We are open to applications from both emerging and established artists, including those who have not previously worked in Leeds.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Artist Call Out for a new Mural in Leeds
- Salary: Under £10K
- Hours:
Full time - Artform: Visual arts
- Role: Creative
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Thu, 25 Sep 2025
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Location:
Yorkshire
Job: Artist Call Out for a new Mural in Leeds
Job: Artist Call Out for a new Mural in Leeds
Organisation: East Street Arts
Postcode: LS9 8HW
About East Street Arts
At East Street Arts, we strongly believe that artists will create positive change in the places they live and work.
As an arts charity, we are dedicated to providing essential workspace, resources, professional support and opportunities for artists and artists’ spaces, enabling them to develop resilient and sustainable practices and connect with local communities, audiences, and peers across the UK and beyond.
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