EOI: Festival Producer - Boon Street Art Festival (2026)

Hamilton Arts Trust is a non-profit organisation dedicated to enriching the cultural life of Kirikiriroa Hamilton through accessible, high-quality public art experiences. Best known for delivering the Boon Street Art Festival, the Trust has spent over a decade transforming urban spaces into vibrant, creative environments that reflect the identity and diversity of our communities.

Working in partnership with artists, local businesses, mana whenua, and the wider community, Hamilton Arts Trust champions art in unexpected places, bringing creativity into everyday life. Guided by the vision “Art everywhere, every day,” the Trust supports projects that foster connection, spark conversation, and contribute to a more dynamic and inclusive city.

Hamilton Street Art Trust is seeking a dynamic Festival Producer to lead the delivery of our iconic Boon Street Art festival in 2026.

Guided by our vision, “Art everywhere, every day”, Boon has spent the past decade inspiring and connecting communities through public art. The 2026 festival presents an exciting evolution of our format, built around one hero wall and complementary projects in surrounding areas.

We are interested in concepts that respond to the site, engage the community and neighbours. The festival might incorporate elements of interactivity, music, performance, and collaboration - we are open to your input.

This contract role will be responsible for end-to-end delivery of the festival, including:

• Leading and coordinating the production team

• Liaising with artists and stakeholders (including Hamilton Arts Trust board)

• Developing partnerships and identifying additional mural sites and opportunities

• Overseeing planning, delivery, and post-event wrap-up

The contract is expected to run from June to December 2026.