Hertfordshire Libraries are currently seeking to appoint two creative practitioners for exciting new creative opportunities. Please contact Lizzy Hardingham-Pierce in the first instance using the email address L.Hardingham-Pierce@hertfordshire.gov.uk by the closing date of 27th March at 5pm

Creative Practitioner:

Hertfordshire Libraries celebrated 100 years of public library service from February 2025 – February 2026. To mark this milestone, we are commissioning an artist to create a piece of work that captures, interprets, and celebrates the library service’s centenary through the voices, memories, creativity, and experiences of our communities and staff.

The role will entail:
An artist at any stage of their career working in any discipline including (but not limited to): illustration, graphic design, animation, video, photography, creative writing, digital art, mixed media, sound, or socially engaged practice.
Producing a piece of work inspired by quotations and memories from community members, photographs and archival images, and material and content created by library staff during our centenary year.
Fee of up to £1,800 (depending on experience according to AUE rates) including materials.

Voice Work:

We are seeking a professional and engaging voice actor to help capture the essence of our Centenary year and the celebrations held across Hertfordshire Libraries. The selected voice actor will narrate content from our Centenary exhibition, and the recordings will be uploaded to Herts Memories for the public to enjoy.

The role will entail:
No more than 2 hours of work
Home recording and balancing
Files to be sent in AIFF, WAV or MP3 formats
Paid at Equity rates for voice acting roles