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Artist Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for Pom Pom and Stage Sparks

Are you an artist passionate about inspiring the next generation of creators? Carclew, Australia’s largest multi-artform cultural institution dedicated to children and young people, is seeking innovative and dynamic artists to join our 2026 Pom Pom and Stage Sparks network.

We’re looking for artists from diverse backgrounds, locations and disciplines. If you’re an early-career, mid-career or established artist, who is excited about sharing your creativity with young people and helping them explore their artistic potential, we want to hear from you.

Whom are we looking for?

  • Someone who understands how children and young people aged 5-12 years learn and who can effectively adapt their methods to suit the individual child or young person’s needs.
  • Someone who is a passionate creative professional, with an active arts practice and experience in workshop facilitation for children and young people, with varied experiences, including First Nations children and neurodivergent individuals.
  • Someone who is an early-career, mid-career or established artist. Quickly able to build rapport with children and young people from all backgrounds, and whose excellent communication skills build positive relationships that drive positive workshop outcomes.
  • Artists of all disciplines and backgrounds are encouraged to apply, especially First Nations, culturally diverse, and northern and southern Adelaide–based artists.

Position Descriptions:

Lead Artists – design and deliver creative, age-appropriate workshops for children aged up to 12 years. There is preplanning involved outside of the workshop delivery time where artists are required to create a workshop plan in advance of their session.

Artist Assistants – help set up and deliver the workshop. Work with participants and contribute to a positive studio environment.

Studio Coordinator – manage registrations, communicate with families, and general administration, ensuring sessions run smoothly and the environment remains safe and welcoming for all participants.

Artists and Coordinators applying for either program must be able to get to the studios timely. The Pom Pom studio is in Davoren Park and workshops are primarily Saturdays and some weekdays. Stage Sparks is located in Aldinga and/or Port Noarlunga with workshops on Tuesdays (Aldinga) or Wednesdays (Port Noarlunga) during the school term.

All applicants must hold or obtain by the end of the year:

  • Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • National Police Check
  • RRHAN-EC training
  • First Aid (Studio Coordinators only)

Submit your EOI for Pom Pom.

Submit your EOI for Stage Sparks.

EOI’s close on Sunday 1 December, 2025.

Download sample workshop plans for Stage Sparks and Pom Pom via the links.

Questions? Contact us at communities@carclew.org.au

Let’s shape the future of youth arts together.