Trusee of The Art House
The Art House Closing date: Mon, 16 Mar 2026
- Full time
- Unpaid
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
The Art House has always been shaped by the people who care about it, including artists, local communities, visitors, our Team and our Trustees. We are delighted to be searching for new Trustees to help us continue our work, supporting our community and delivering our dedicated artistic programme.
Being a trustee at The Art House isn't about distance or status. It's about being in an exciting working relationship with the organisation, with its values, and with the real people affected by the decisions we make. It means holding care and ambition at the same time. Asking difficult questions. Offering support. And helping ensure this organisation remains brave, welcoming, and sustainable for the long term.
We're not looking for perfection. We're looking for people who believe in creativity as a public good, and that creativity has the power to inspire, empower, and transform lives. We are looking for people who value fairness and inclusion, and who want to help guide a space where people can be seen, heard, and supported to thrive.
We would love you to download out trustee information pack to find out more.
The deadline to apply is 23:59 on 16/3/26.
Job Requirements
We're particularly interested in people who bring:
A connection to the arts as an artist, especially whose values and lived experience align strongly with ours.
A connection to the arts and culture sector, as an art professional, curator, patron, art fundraiser, or previous gallery or museum Trustee.
Experience in: Marketing | Fundraising | HR Governance | Charity or Company law | Finance | Commercial Strategy.
Lived and learnt experience of disability | mental health challenges | neurodivergence | migration, forced displacement, or seeking sanctuary.
A commitment to social justice, human rights, and fair access to opportunity.
People with lived experience from marginalised backgrounds, who can help ensure our decision making reflects contemporary life in the UK.
A person interested in becoming a future Chair of the Trustees at The Art House.
People early in their professional careers, who haven't been a Trustee before because they might not 'see' themselves in the role
Job Responsibilities
Trustees are encouraged to contribute their specific skills, knowledge, and lived or learned experience to support sound decision-making.
All day-to-day management and delivery are carried out by the paid staff team, with specialist freelance support where needed.
Trustees meet four times a year. Meetings are hybrid and arranged with access needs in mind. Trustees are expected to attend at least 80% of Board meetings and key events where appropriate.
Between meetings, Trustees may be asked to support sub-groups, attend occasional meetings or calls with the Co-Executive Directors, where appropriate, and take part in an annual strategic away day.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Trusee of The Art House
- Salary: Unpaid
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Visual arts
- Role: Creative
- Contract: Temporary
- Closing date: Mon, 16 Mar 2026
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Location:
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Organisation: The Art House
Postcode: WF1 2TE
How to Apply
We’d like to keep the application process as simple and straightforward as possible. We know people’s time is precious, and we want to remove unnecessary barriers to applying.
We’re inviting you to apply in the way that feels most comfortable for you. You can submit:
Up to one side of A4 written text, or
A short video or audio recording (up to 4 minutes)
Please send your application to [email protected]
You only need to choose one format – text, video, or audio. You’re welcome to provide more then the guidance suggested above if you wish, but there’s no expectation to do so, and no advantage in sending more than the guidance above.
Please respond to the following:
What draws you to The Art House
What experience, skills, or knowledge you would bring to the role (this could be lived, learned, or practiced experience)
What you would like to gain from being a Trustee
- Contact name: Lucy Juniper
- Contact email: [email protected]
About The Art House
At The Art House, artists and audiences of all kinds are invited to engage with the creative process through a programme of residencies, exhibitions, events, workshops, and professional development opportunities.
We manage more than 50 accessible artists studios, hosting a wide variety of artists, makers, and creative businesses. In our building, you’ll also find exhibition spaces, on-site accessible accommodation for creatives, a shop, a coffee house, meeting rooms and event spaces for hire.