Lead Artist Commission – The Story that Moves

  • Contract
  • Remote

Ministry of Stories, on behalf of the Story Venues Cohort


Job Summary

The Story that Moves is an oversized spectacle of a story book that will tour our network of Story Venues in a celebration of the National Year of Reading. We are seeking a lead artist to create the centrepiece artwork for the tour.

Job Description

Fee – up to £15,000 (inclusive of artist fee, materials/fabrication, expenses and VAT)
Contract dates: July / August 2026

We are seeking a 3D artist-maker with experience of creating engaging, hands-on, playful pieces to create the magical giant Story Book that will travel the country between September and December 2026.

Job Requirements

We are seeking a 3D artist-maker with experience of creating engaging, hands-on, playful pieces to create the magical giant Story Book that will travel the country between September and December 2026.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Lead Artist Commission – The Story that Moves
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
    (pro-rata)
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Artform: Visual arts
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Mon, 06 Jul 2026

  • Location:

    Remote

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