Lead Artist for HAF (Holiday Activities & Food)

De La Warr Pavilion Callout: Lead Artist for HAF (Holiday Activities &
Food) – 2026
Deadline to apply: Wednesday 18 March, 9am
Fee: £3170 (inclusive of planning and delivery – separate budget for materials)
Location: Sidley & Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex

We are looking for a confident, experienced Lead Artist to plan and deliver inclusive
creative workshops as part of our Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme for
children in Sidley and Bexhill.

HAF is a government-funded programme oEering free creative, active, and nutritious
holiday provision for children who receive free school meals during term time. Our
groups include children with a range of interests, abilities, and access needs, including
some with higher support needs. Where there are higher support needs additional
pastoral facilitation and one-to-one support is provided.

Project Dates

You will lead four weeks of creative delivery across the following dates:

•  Week 1 (in partnership with Create Music and Bexhill Museum)

Mon 30 – Tues 31 March
Children aged 8–11, based at Bexhill Museum and De La Warr Pavilion

o  Day 1 (Mon): Museum trip to Bexhill Museum, led by museum staE. The

artist attends to meet the children and explore with them.

o  Day 2 (Tues): Artist leads a full-day workshop inspired by a theme chosen
by the museum team that responds to their collections. This Easter the

theme is the Roman Empire. There will be Create Music volunteers and a
member of the DLWP Learning team with you for support.

o  Days 3–4 (Thurs–Fri): Music sessions led by Create Music (artist not

required on these days).
(Please submit a short outline plan for this week using the linked
form)

•  Week 2 (in partnership with Create Music and Bexhill Museum)

Mon 27 – Tues 28 July
Children aged 8–11, based at Bexhill Museum and De La Warr Pavilion

o  Day 1 (Mon): Museum trip to Bexhill Museum, led by museum staE. The

artist attends to meet the children and explore with them.

o  Day 2 (Tues): Artist leads a full-day workshop inspired by a theme chosen
by the museum team; the theme for summer will be confirmed at a later
date. There will be Create Music volunteers and a member of the DLWP
Learning team with you for support.

o  Days 3–4 (Thurs–Fri): Music sessions led by Create Music (artist not

required on these days).
(This week will be planned collaboratively once the artist is appointed)

•  Week 3 – Sidley Junior Art Camp (in partnership with Heart of Sidley)

Wed 5 – Fri 7 August
Children aged 4-7, based in Sidley

There will be 1 assistant artist, a member of the DLWP Learning team and 2
support staE with you.
(Please submit a short outline plan for this week using the linked form)

•  Week 4 – Sidley Art Camp (in partnership with Heart of Sidley)

Wed 19 – Fri 21 August
Children aged 8-11, based in Sidley

There will be 1 assistant artist, a member of the DLWP Learning team and 2
support staE with you.

(This week will be planned collaboratively once the artist is appointed)

Who we’re looking for:

We’re looking for an artist who:

•  Has experience delivering creative sessions for children aged 4–11.

•  Brings a warm, inclusive, and flexible approach to working with mixed-access

groups, including some children with higher support needs.

•  Can design imaginative sessions that support participation, play, and

confidence.

•

Is confident managing group dynamics with support from our team.

•  Can collaborate with facilitators and partner organisations.

To apply:

•  Please fill in the online form at this link: HAF 2026 Artist Applicant Planning Form
– Fill in form outlining your approach to Week 1 (30-31 March) and Week 3 (5-7
August) This is so that we can see confidence in adapting to the 2 diEerent age
ranges and formats.

•  Please also submit via email to learning@dlwp.com 3-4 images or links to

relevant past projects with the subject line [Your Name – DLWP HAF Lead Artist
2026]

Deadline: Wednesday 18 March, 9am
Appointment confirmed by: Monday 23 March