Join our Board of Trustees

Are you passionate about supporting visual art in Scotland? EAF are looking for four dynamic, committed individuals to join our Board of Trustees. This is an incredible opportunity to make a difference within the festival, offering your time, experience, and networks to our platform for art in Edinburgh.

We are particularly looking for candidates with experience in the following areas:
→ Finance
→ Law
→ Fundraising
→ Artistic practice + visual art

The most important attributes of trustees joining us are a willingness to ask questions, a passion for our diverse, internationally recognised Festival programming, as well as time commitment to the role. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

Visit our website to read our Trustee Recruitment Pack.

If you would like to be considered for a Trustee position with us, please provide the following information:
→ A written statement (2 pages max) based on what you feel you can bring to the charity. Please explain your ability and experience in relation to supporting the charity to achieve its overall aims.
→ A CV outlining your employment history and a summary of main duties and responsibilities. If you are retired, please let us know about your last period of employment.
→ A completed (optional and anonymised) Equal Opportunities form. Please send your CV, statement and EO Form to alice@edinburghartfestival.com

Apply by 6 March 2026, 12noon.

If you are shortlisted, interviews will take place with the Chair and one other member of our Board on w/c 16 March 2026. At this stage, you will be asked to provide contact details for two references (both of whom must know you in a professional capacity).