Who we are
Crazy Peach gives emerging artists a sustainable path-part funding engine, part learning hub, part community.
Funding. Our Crazy Peach Art Foundation Award and rolling micro-grants let new voices focus on ideas, not rent.
Learning. Salons, workshops, and our print journal Time Capsule link art to philosophy, tech, and climate conversation.
Community. A cross-city network (London, Beijing, Singapore…) where misfit makers trade critique, resources, and opportunities.
The role
What This Role Actually Is
Partner + Trustee = Two Jobs in One
Partner: You’ll co-design exhibitions, digital residencies, publishing strategy, and fundraising with our London founder and Singapore trustee. Think of it as being in the room where decisions get made and having a real vote on what those decisions are.
Trustee: You’ll share legal governance duties; budget sign-off, risk oversight, compliance responsibilities relevant to UK charity governance.
What You’ll Do
Concept & Strategy Leadership
- Set programme direction and curatorial standards: what we show, how we show it, and why it matters.
- Shape editorial positioning and what we say (and don’t say) publicly.
- Challenge assumptions while protecting public benefit. Be the voice that asks “should we?” not just “can we?”
Governance & Risk
- Make sure we stay true to mission while staying financially and legally sound.
- Ask the hard questions before we make big decisions – the ones that saves us from ourselves.
Ecosystem Credibility
- Build and maintain relationships with artists, writers, curators, venues, and funders.
- Represent the platform well in the art world.
- Step in for important artist conversations where depth matters.
- Be the senior voice in public programmes when needed.
- Support salons, panels, and cocktail gatherings.
You Might Be Right for This If:
- You’re an original thinker who challenges things with evidence, not just hot takes and vibes.
- You can explain complicated ideas at a dinner without sounding like you’re reciting a Wikipedia page.
- You have a deep passion for art and a habit of asking “why” before “how”.
- You can interview artists in ways that showcase real thinking, not rehearsed PR answers; you know how to ask the right follow-up question.
- You’re culturally sensitive and emotionally intelligent when working with people; you can read a room and adjust.
- You ship on time, speak up early when you’re stuck, and keep your work organized (chaos is for the art, not the file structure).
Bonus Points:
- You have curatorial instincts or real exhibition experience.
- You’ve done journalism, long-form writing, or editorial work.
- You have experience in finance, operations, tech, community-building, and arts management.
- You live in the UK most of the year (citizenship not required) so you can sign documents and support bank account co-signing where needed.
Time, Location, and Pay
Working Days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Hours: Minimum 20+hours/week
Location Description: Hybrid (London-based, real-life collaboration when needed)
Timezone: London time (UK)
Compensation: This role is primarily unpaid by design, reflecting its partner-governance structure. However, monthly compensation may be available, subject to role scope and ongoing discussions.
Why Join Us
- Real Influence: You’re not advising from the sidelines. You’re co-leading and shaping direction.
- Purpose-Driven Mission: Support critical thinking, openness, and tech-driven creativity in contemporary art. Build something that matters, not just something that looks good.
- Intimate Team Culture: Work closely with a small, high-energy team that treats each other like family.
- International Network: Access to artists, curators, and funders across our global community.
- Expenses Covered: Reasonable expenses covered (standard trustee practice). We’re not rich, but we won’t make you pay to do unpaid work.
Crazy Peach Art Foundation is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
