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Key Information
Fee
£1,200 (inclusive of VAT and all costs)
Contract Period
April 2026 – July 2026
Final evaluation to be completed by early July 2026
Location
Remote (UK-based), with online meetings
£1,200 (inclusive of VAT and all costs)
Contract Period
April 2026 – July 2026
Final evaluation to be completed by early July 2026
Location
Remote (UK-based), with online meetings
Project Overview
Modern Painters, New Decorators (MPND) is an artist-led organisation based in Loughborough, East Midlands, delivering exhibitions, events, studios, and community programmes.
Folk Threads: Connecting Stories, Ecology & Community is an Arts Council England–funded project (July 2025 – June 2026) exploring connections between ecology, storytelling, and community through:
The project has also coincided with a significant period of organisational development, including the opening of MPND’s new, purpose-built venue in Loughborough in autumn 2025. This has expanded the scale and scope of activity, introducing new programmes, partnerships, and audiences. The evaluation should take this changing organisational context into account when assessing impact and learning.
Folk Threads: Connecting Stories, Ecology & Community is an Arts Council England–funded project (July 2025 – June 2026) exploring connections between ecology, storytelling, and community through:
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Artist commissions and residencies
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Public workshops and events
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Partnerships with local organisations
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Work with underrepresented artists
The project has also coincided with a significant period of organisational development, including the opening of MPND’s new, purpose-built venue in Loughborough in autumn 2025. This has expanded the scale and scope of activity, introducing new programmes, partnerships, and audiences. The evaluation should take this changing organisational context into account when assessing impact and learning.
Evaluation Approach
We are seeking an evaluator to deliver a light-touch evaluation of the project, drawing primarily on existing documentation and feedback, alongside a small amount of additional engagement.
The evaluation should:
The evaluation should:
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Capture key outcomes and learning
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Reflect the values of the project
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Support reporting to Arts Council England
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Inform future programme development
Scope of Work
a. Review Existing Material
Analyse available project documentation, including:
b. Targeted Engagement
Conduct a small number of short conversations (approx. 3–5) with:
c. Optional Input
Propose a simple method to gather any additional feedback (e.g. short survey or questions)
d. Final Output
A concise final evaluation report (approx. 6–10 pages or equivalent), that includes:
Analyse available project documentation, including:
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Participant feedback
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Internal reflections
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Event and engagement data
b. Targeted Engagement
Conduct a small number of short conversations (approx. 3–5) with:
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Artists
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Partners
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Project team
c. Optional Input
Propose a simple method to gather any additional feedback (e.g. short survey or questions)
d. Final Output
A concise final evaluation report (approx. 6–10 pages or equivalent), that includes:
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Summary of activity and reach
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Key outcomes and impact
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Reflections and learning
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Recommendations for future development
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Arts Council England reporting
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Internal use and future funding applications
Key Outcomes
The evaluation should help MPND to:
- Evidence the impact of the project
- Identify strengths and areas for development
- Capture learning to inform future work
- Support future funding applications
Person Specification
Essential
Desirable
- Experience in evaluation, research, or socially engaged arts practice
- Ability to analyse qualitative and/or quantitative information
- Strong writing and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and to a tight timeframe
Desirable
- Experience working with artists or community-based projects
- Experience working with artists or communities with different access needs (e.g. neurodivergent, disabled, or underrepresented groups)
- Familiarity with Arts Council England-funded projects
Time Commitment
Approx. 3 days total, delivered flexibly across the contract period.
Application Process
Please submit:
1. Relevant Experience (max 2 pages)
Including:
2. Short Proposal (max 500 words or 3-minute audio/video)
Outline:
Send your application by email to: mpndprojects@gmail.com
1. Relevant Experience (max 2 pages)
Including:
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Overview of your work
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Examples of relevant evaluation or research
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Links to previous reports (if available)
2. Short Proposal (max 500 words or 3-minute audio/video)
Outline:
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Your approach to this evaluation
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How you would work within the scope and timeframe
- Any relevant experience
Send your application by email to: mpndprojects@gmail.com
Key Dates
Deadline for applications: Friday 10 April 2026 (5pm)
Appointment confirmed: Friday 24 April 2026
Start date: Friday 1 May 2026
Final evaluation deadline: Friday 3 July 2026
Appointment confirmed: Friday 24 April 2026
Start date: Friday 1 May 2026
Final evaluation deadline: Friday 3 July 2026
Access
We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and will endeavour to support access requirements. Please include any access needs in your application.
Contact
Get in touch by emailing mpndprojects@gmail.com.
Don’t meet every single requirement?
Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often only apply when they meet 100% of the criteria. We know that no one fits a role perfectly — if much of this role sounds like you, we strongly encourage you to apply.
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