Carclew
Calling Local Visual Artists - Whyalla and Riverland
Carclew is inviting EOIs from local visual artists to lead creative learning programs with children, young people and communities.
Expression of Interest for Young Regional Futures
We’re inviting Expressions of Interest from local visual artists to lead creative learning programs with children, young people and communities in Whyalla and the Riverland as part of Young Regional Futures.
This initiative builds on Carclew’s established creative learning programs to deepen regional engagement and strengthen local creative ecosystems.
About the Project
Young Regional Futures is an innovative creative initiative designed to increase regional access to high-quality arts experiences for children and young people as artists, learners and audiences. The program supports young people to see creative pathways as visible and achievable within their own region, while strengthening local creative ecosystems.
By embedding professional artists locally, the program supports children and young people to actively participate in cultural life and develop creative connections within their community. Young people will work closely with professional local visual artists over sustained periods to:
- Engage in contemporary visual arts practice and ideas
- Develop creative thinking, problem-solving and collaboration skills
- Build confidence in their creative voice and perspectives
- Experience inclusive learning environments that value curiosity, exploration and process.
Two visual artists will work in close partnership with Carclew, D’Faces Youth Arts (Whyalla) and Ramble Arts (Riverland) to design and facilitate creative learning experiences in school and community settings. Programs are intentionally sustained, allowing time for relationships, trust and creative depth to develop through practice-led, hands-on exploration. Artists will be contracted three (3) days per week (0.6 FTE) between Monday to Friday, with possible weekend work in community, within the project period.
Who Should Apply
This opportunity is for artists who are local to Whyalla or the Riverland and are interested in working with children, young people and communities through sustained creative learning. Artists should have an established visual arts practice, enjoy working collaboratively and be confident facilitating inclusive, practice-led creative experiences that value curiosity, experimentation and process.
Artists from diverse backgrounds and practices are encouraged to apply, including First Nations artists and artists from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
How to apply
Submit the following in one PDF document to [email protected]:
- A written response describing your suitability for the project, including addressing the Selection Criteria and Essential Requirements (maximum of 2 pages)
- A current CV
- Examples of recent work (images, links or portfolio excerpts)
- Two referees
Key Dates
- EOI closes: Thursday 12 February 2026, 11.00pm (ACDT)
- Online interviews: Week beginning Monday 16 February 2026
- Notification: Wednesday 25 February 2026
- Project period: Tuesday 7 April 2026 – Friday 18 September 2026
Attachments
Project Description and Selection Criteria – Young Regional Futures
For more information
Contact Alise Hardy, Manager, Creative Learning at [email protected] or direct phone enquiries 10am-3pm, Mon-Wed & Fri on 0415 593 101
