Light Festival 2026 – Workshop Facilitator Callout

2026 is the 5^th annual Light Festival in Gravesham and we are looking for an artist to design and facilitate a family art/craft drop-in workshop as part of this exciting festival.

The Light Festival takes place on Friday 30^th and Saturday 31^st January 2026 from 5.30pm – 8.30pm both nights in Gravesend Town Centre.

This year’s theme is Light and Life, and we therefore wish for artists to explore and use this theme to inspire their workshop proposal.

From the first spark of daybreak to the warmth of human connection, light is a universal symbol of hope, clarity, and transformation. It reveals not just the world around us, but also our inner lives. Explore the connection between light and life to create a fun, engaging drop-in craft activity for the whole family to enjoy.

The workshop will be based in the St George’s Shopping Centre outside of the St George’s Arts Centre.

The workshop will be free for families to attend and drop in and out of as they like. The craft should therefore be quick and easy, and the materials as inexpensive as possible.

Tables will be provided for the artist, but materials, facilitation and any additional help in running the workshop will be the responsibility of the chosen artist.

The Role

As the facilitator, you will be responsible for:

·       Devising the workshop

·       Sourcing materials (enough for up to 150 participants per evening)

·       Setting up and clearing away after the session

·       Running the workshop and helping participants where appropriate.

·       Providing the Arts and Culture team with a copy of your up-to-date liability insurance and an appropriate risk assessment before the workshop.

·       Providing any additional help you need in running the workshop

The fee

The total fee is £1000 (covering the Artists fee for 2 nights and all materials)

How to apply: Submit proposals to artsandculture@gravesham.gov.uk detailing your proposed craft, materials list and attach any photos/images if possible.

Deadline for Submissions: November 28^th 2025.

Selection: A selection panel will review submissions anonymously, and you will be contacted in early December with confirmation.