EAF X ART MONTHLY WRITER’S AWARD 2026

EAF is collaborating with Art Monthly magazine to support a writer to attend the festival and write in response to the EAF26 Programme. Through the Award, we aim to uplift writers who are from backgrounds currently underrepresented in cultural journalism.

The selection panel is Charlie Prodger, Kim McAleese (EAF) and Chris McCormack (Art Monthly).

The selected writer will:

→ Receive a fee of £250
→ Be supported to attend the EAF26 Press Tour (13—14 August)
→ Be commissioned to write one piece responding to any part of the Programme which interests them.
→ Have their work published, in print and online, at Art Monthly
→ Receive editorial support from Art Monthly editor, Chris McCormack

Apply by Sunday 14th June, 12noon

PROGRAMME ASSISTANT — FRONT OF HOUSE (EAF26)

Contract: Fixed Term (10—30 August)
Hours: Part-Time and Full-Time posts available, minimum contract 12hrs per week.
Rate of pay: £13.45 per hour
Start date: 10 August 2026
Reports to: Festival Coordinator and Festival Manager

We are seeking enthusiastic, friendly and engaged individuals to join our team and provide an outstanding visitor experience. Programme Assistants will play a key role in the festival, being the first point of contact for visitors to our programme, whilst playing an important role in ensuring the security of artworks, and the safety of visitors and staff. In 2026 Programme Assistants will be based across a range of sites and venues relating to: our Commissions Programme; the EAF welcome space and wider events programme.

Apply by 1 June.

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