We are looking for four independent artists, based in Yorkshire or the North, to join our Artist Advisory Group.

What is the purpose of our Artist Advisory Group?

Artists are vital to both our work and the sector. We are keen to understand the experience of freelance artists so we can design and develop programmes which meet the needs of freelancers and benefit our wider communities. Our Artist Advisory Group take time to understand our charitable mission, aims and values and are active in exchanging ideas and influencing the planning and evaluation of our programmes.

“Being part of the Artist Advisory group has offered opportunities for meaningful conversations between us and Yorkshire Dance. These have been rooted in our experiences as freelancers with regards to the sector and the organisation itself, and on developing pathways for growing their support for freelancers. I have felt honesty, trust, listening and openness from all the staff and a willingness to take risks.

The Artist Advisory meetings are run with care. Through these meetings, my appreciation for the work Yorkshire Dance does within our communities has grown, and I have seen aspects of their work that I had not seen/experienced before.

The Artist Advisory group has been a valuable opportunity to grow my confidence in speaking with similar organisations about my experiences as a freelancer in West Yorkshire. It has helped me to strengthen my relationships with the organisation and the other dancers involved, and has offered a space for reflection and growth for me personally as a practitioner.”

Zoe Katsilerou, Artist Advisory Group 2023-25.

What does being part of the Artist Advisory Group involve?

Across two years, members of the Artist Advisory Group attend three meetings per year to share their expertise, experience, skills, and creative ideas to inform discussion and debate. In addition, they will co-facilitate Yorkshire Dance’s Annual Artist Gathering, held in November each year. We also encourage members of the Artist Advisory group to attend at least one Yorkshire Dance event per year in order to gain greater understanding of our work.

This is a paid position, each artist receives £100 per meeting or event.   

Artist Advisory Group meetings are facilitated by Creative Director, Hannah Robertshaw and Artist Development Producer, João Maio and take place Monday – Friday, during office hours. Meetings take place in person at our building in central Leeds or if this is not possible via Microsoft Teams. Access information for our building can be viewed here.

What are we looking for?

We engage a wide range of people and therefore we are looking for a wide range of artists of diverse practice, cultural and socio-economic background, age, gender identity, sexuality and career stage. For information about how we work with artists with access needs click here.

We are looking for artists who have an interest in the wider dance sector beyond their own work and are passionate about developing the regional and national dance ecology. If you enjoy sharing your views and generous, open debate we would love to hear from you. 

Please contact our Artist Development Producer, João Maio at joaomaio@yorkshiredance.com for an informal chat about the role. If you’ve never met us before we can also arrange a mutually convenient time to meet the team to help you decide if this role is for you.

For full Terms & Conditions click here.

How to apply.

Please answer the questions in the form below (note the form cannot be saved) or send your responses in an audio or video file to admin@yorkshiredance.com.  The deadline to apply is 10.00am, Monday 12 May 2025.

Selection Process.

Applicants will be shortlisted by Creative Director, Hannah Robertshaw and Artist Development Producer, João Maio and applicants will be contacted by the 10th of June 2025.