Curator-Producer (Parental Leave Cover)

About the Organisation

EAF (Edinburgh Art Festival) is the UK’s largest annual festival of visual art, taking place in August. Founded in 2004, we work with local and international partners to present an ambitious and meaningful programme of exhibitions, events and projects across the city. We recognise EAF’s unique position as being a network of many constituent parts and partners, as well as being dynamic and responsive to political change. We recognise that we have power as an organisation to collectively position work, support artists, influence policy and lobby for change.

About the Role

EAF is looking for a Curator-Producer (Parental Leave Cover) will join EAF to deliver a confirmed programme of exhibitions, events, and performances for the EAF27 programme.

This is a production and delivery-focused role, coordinating artists, partners, technical teams, and logistics to bring each project to fruition. This role is primarily focused on producing and delivering the 2026/27 programme, working closely with the Director and Civic Curator to bring exhibitions, events and performances to life at a high-quality level, on budget and on time. The role will co-ordinate artists, partners, venues, technical teams and the wider EAF organisation throughout the production and delivery process.

The role will also work closely with the Civic Curator and wider team where required, particularly during the festival period, while maintaining an artist-led, nurturing, accessible and inclusive approach to project delivery.

How to Apply

• Download: the full job description HERE
• Apply: by emailing your CV and covering letter to jobs@edinburghartfestival.com - your covering letter should be no more than 2 x sides of A4. Remember to include all relevant  experience including voluntary work, placements etc along with paid employment.
• Deadline: 12noon on Sunday 4 October
• Interviews: will take place on Moinday 12 October

We are committed to addressing equality, diversity and inclusion across all our work. Our current staff team is predominantly white, cisgender and non-disabled. For this opportunity, we particularly welcome applications from people who may be underrepresented in the arts in Scotland. This includes but not limited to people from the global majority*, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, people from low socio-economic backgrounds, and people facing intersecting barriers. We will be focusing our marketing efforts to engage with networks and organisations representing these communities and will also encourage applications from rural areas of Scotland.