Thursday 28 July 2011

BATTLE ART FAIR - Contemporary Fine Art

Battle Art Fair could be a 'vintage year'

Organisers of the Battle Air Fair anticipate 2011 to be an outstanding year and set the standard for the future.
 
27th Jul 11 12:49 pm
By Rob McDonald - Discover Battle

Planning for the second annual Battle Art fair is now well underway, with organisers suggesting it could be a vintage year.

"Having seen the quality of work submitted, we feel this year will be better than last year and will set the standard for future years," Lesley Samms, Director of Pure Arts Group, explained.

The Art Fair opens its doors to the public on September 16 at The Powdermills Hotel and will once again be showcasing some of the very best Contemporary Fine Art being produced by both established and emerging artists from London and the South East.

"We will have some very special art work on show, such as the Nelson Mandela sculpture by Guy Portelli, the Sea Poem dress by Cathryn Kemp and the Last Supper Sculpture by National Sculpture prize nominated artist Svetlana K Lie,"
Lesley continued. "This really is just the very tip of the iceberg."

Organised by Pure Arts Group, the fair is quickly establishing itself as an essential part of the South East arts calendar.

Selected artists include Helen Masacz, Louis Turpin, Dani Humberstone and Paul Apps to name but a few.

To give critics and visitors a taste of what to expect a selection of artwork by Art Fair selected artists is on permanent display throughout the summer at The Powdermills Hotel.

Reem Acason, the current artist in residence at Powdermills, will also be creating a new body of work, influenced by the Hotel during the summer months, which will go on view to the public from early September.

Crowhurst Park artist in residence, Martin Pinder, will be making a painting of the Manor House at Crowhurst Park, which will be gifted to the Park and reproduced for each of the rental lodges.

Helen Samuels will be the artist in residence for Nobles Restaurant and will be showcasing her abstract still life paintings throughout October and November.

The Art Fair preview tour hits the road at the beginning of September, starting with several pieces of work featured at the ‘A Day @ The Park' event in Alexandra Park, Hastings on 3rd September.

On the following two Saturdays (September 10 & 17) Battle Art Fair artists will be making an appearance at the Stade Open Space, in conjunction with eat @ The Stade, as part of the Heritage Open Days and the Seafood & Wine Festival.

For more information on the Battle Art Fair and the organisers, Pure Arts Group, visit the website and their Discover Battle Page.

MAGNETIC ART WORK TO BE SHOWN ON GATES OF HASTINGS PIER


Magnetic work

Posted 11:33 pm July 27, 2011 http://hastingsonlinetimes.co.uk/arts-culture/arts-news/magnetic-work

Artists Sinéid Codd and Alban Low are planning to turn the gates of Hastings Pier into an exhibition space for an art show with a difference. The work of over 100 artists will be reproduced in 250 miniature magnetic works, and members of the public are encouaged to take their favourite piece for free and find a new home for it on their fridge doors. 

The magnetic artworks are the brainchild of Alban Low who exhibited 500 artworks on Brighton seafront as part of this year’s Brighton Festival. All 500 pieces were collected by visitors in one day.
Alban’s miniature masterpieces inspired St Leonards artist Sinéid Codd, the curator of The Hastings Rarities Affair exhibition held last year at Hastings Museum and Art Gallery. Sinéid wanted to continue an aspect of the theme of the Hastings Rarities exhibition by taking artworks out into the streets and celebrating the unique heritage of Hastings and St Leonards and the wealth of artists who live here. Turning the pier gates into a temporary art gallery, and giving passers-by the opportunity to take home a mini-artwork seemed a perfect event for September’s Coastal Currents festival.

“Hastings and St Leonards are unique towns, full of rare places and people. The pier is one of our rarities and as it sits on the border of the two towns it seemed the perfect place to choose for our temporary art gallery,” Sinéid said.

The interest in the show, which has been sponsored by local businesses, has been so great that they had to bring forward the closing date by three weeks! Demand for the magnetic masterpieces is guaranteed to be high, so if you want to see all the artworks and get the pick of the bunch, make sure you turn up at the pier gates at 4pm on Saturday 27 August.

For more information, visit http://rarities2011.blogspot.com/

Sunday 24 July 2011

Artist Angel Commissions

Mottisfont Angels

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-mottisfont

Artists and makers are invited to submit proposals to create an ‘Angel’ for temporary installation in the gardens at Mottisfont from December 2nd 2011 to January 2nd 2012.

Mottisfont receives over 200,000 visitors per year and the arts programme aims to increasing both the scale and range of interests of that group. This is an opportunity for the selected artists/makers to produce a new work in response to a unique location with the potential to be seen by a large audience.

Angels can be for sale and could be designed as multiples or one-off pieces. (One-off pieces if sold would need to remain on site until 2nd of January 2012.) Mottisfont will take 25% commission on sales.

The ‘Angel’ should be a three-dimensional object or sculpture, durable enough to survive outdoors in Winter.

‘Angels’ could be installed in many ways - in the ground, hanging from a tree, partially hidden in one of the nooks and crannies on site or responding to an existing feature of the house or grounds. Location of each ‘Angel’ will be negotiated with the artist/maker.

The budget for each ‘Angel’ is £250 material and production costs, which is non-negotiable.

Proposals should include:
  • CV / artist’s statement
  • Up to 5 images of previous work preferably submitted on CD. Please do not submit ORIGINAL artworks.
  • A visual representation and brief explanation of your proposal, dimensions, construction, materials and installation requirements. If you are familiar with Mottisfont it would be useful to know any preference you have for a specific location at Mottisfont. 
The 6 successful artists/makers will be informed by 26th September 2011

Each Angel should be completed and delivered for installation by 18th  November 2011

If you would like materials or disks to be returned, please enclose a stamped addressed envelope covering the cost of return postage.  Please send your proposals to:

Louise Govier
Visitor Experience and Communities Manager
Mottisfont
Nr. Romsey
Hampshire SO51 0LP

Proposals to arrive by 5:00pm Friday 16th September 2011.

FREE WRITERS WORKSHOP

t a l e s s p o k e n w o r d

Writers Workshop on Tuesday, July 26th 2pm_5pm

F‐ISH is hosting a Writers Workshop at F‐ISH Art Gallery, Hastings, hosted by local
poet Joe Fearn.

The unique space of F‐ISH Art Gallery provides an opportunity for synergy of art and
the written word. There will be provision of free refreshments of soft drinks, tea and
coffee.
Admission is free, with excellent wheelchair access and toilet facilities. Bring a
poem to read, or just turn up and join in the exciting writing exercises.

F‐ish Art Gallery, Robertson Street, Hastings TN34 1HL.
Regular monthly events and readings to promote art and the spoken word by
poets, authors, and artists, will take place at F‐ISH. Catch them!

Any queries, email Joe Fearn, F‐ISH Tales Coordinator,
at: f‐ishtales@hotmail.co.uk or call : 0758432401
Gallery 45 Robertson Street Hastings TN34 IHL Office 6 Wellington Sq Hastings TN34 1PB
Gallery 0845 4090561 Office 0845 4090560 Bookings 0845 4090562

www.f‐ish.co.uk education@f‐ish.co.uk info@f‐ish.co.uk
events@f‐ish.co.uk

Part of the F‐ISH Creative Trust Equal opportunities employer Not for profit
‘A’ rated ECO Gallery Ecological Solar powered Hosting Recycled consumables

Intern opportunity - London

Marketing and Events Internship
engage, the National Association for Gallery Education
Voluntary, travel expenses paid within London

engage is currently seeking an enthusiastic and committed intern to join their London office for 6-12 weeks, starting around 8 August 2011.

The intern will support the Administration Officer and Publications, Website and Marketing Officer. Duties will include: processing memberships; answering queries; researching marketing opportunities; marketing membership and events; helping to organise mailings; and supporting the organisation of events including the engage/enquire International Conference.

The work is based at engages friendly office in Shoreditch, though there may be opportunities to attend events and meetings. Applicants should have an interest in marketing and events, and a can-do attitude. In return you’ll gain experience in a range of administrative tasks and of working within a membership organisation for visual arts and education professionals.

engage are looking for someone with:
* A strong interest in marketing and events in the cultural sector
* Good computer skills
* Willingness to undertake a range of administrative and office support duties
* Excellent verbal and written skills
* A good telephone manner and the ability to communicate clearly with the team
* The ability to work independently when necessary

The successful candidate will join the office for two or three days a week. The internship is unpaid, however engage are able to cover travel expenses within London.

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter of no more than one side of A4 to Clare Charles (clare.charles@engage.org) by 10am on Monday 1 August 2011. In your covering letter please include details of the experience you would bring to the role and what you would hope to gain through your placement.

Sunday 17 July 2011

Become a part of Battle history.

Do you live in Battle, East Sussex or one of the surrounding Villages? 

11th Jul 2011
By Rob McDonald
Discover Battle.

http://www.discoverbattle.co.uk 

Battle Museum and a local publishing company are putting together a book featuring previously unpublished historical images of Battle.

Battle Museum of Local History has begun its campaign to produce a new book celebrating the town of Battle through the use of old photographs, postcards and memories.

Entitled Battle in Pictures, the book will depict the town's history in pictorial form and feature images of buildings and events, people and pageants, and industry and commerce.

The Museum, in partnership with local publishing company, YouByYou Books, will be publishing the paperback to raise funds for the Museum and other local organisations in the town.

The project aims to match the overwhelming success of Biddenden in Pictures (published in October 2010) and will include over 100 pages of images, many previously unpublished.
Do you have any photographs or old postcards to contribute?

Frederic Carver of Battle Museum and Anna Foster of YouByYou Books are co-ordinating the project.
They are particularly looking for images that feature: shops, trades people, businesses, schools, the churches, popular events, attractions, farming, World Wars I & II, the Abbey, pastimes, sports, local eccentrics and anything else that would be of interest.

By lending your materials and memories, you will have the opportunity to contribute towards an exciting community project.

Although comprising mainly old photographs, the book will also include pictures of modern enterprises and events for comparisons to be made over time.

Material from neighbouring villages is also welcome.

As part of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations, the book has been pencilled in for an Autumn 2012 publication.

Those who are willing to contribute are being asked to fill in a form (available from Battle Museum) and return it back to the Museum with the photograph(s), print(s) or document attached. Material received will be held in safe-keeping for only a short time until it is copied.

To discuss the Battle in Pictures book further or for any other information regarding the project, Mr Carver will be available in Battle Museum every Wednesday afternoon during August.
You can also contact Anna Foster via
YouByYou's website: www.youbyyou.co.uk.

Artists commissions, Tunbridge Wells Museum & Art Gallery

South East Closes Monday 25 July 2011
Contact: Polly Harknett Polly.harknett@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
    
Public Art House are calling for submissions from established and emerging artists whose practice is based in Kent. Two artists will be commissioned to make a site specific responses in one of two public houses in Tunbridge Wells, which will be subverted concurrently by an installation of museum objects.  New ways of interpreting the work on display will enhance the experience.

The commission brief asks for a response to any or all of these factors: the building’s fabric or history, the venue’s clientele and /or staff or the locality. In addition, the artists will work with staff at Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery to select objects from their collections that reflect or inspire their work. The new work, together with the museum objects, will be displayed together from September 2011 – February 2012. The commissions represent an exciting opportunity for the artists involved to work in new ways by showing in unprecedented space and to make new connections with Kent physically and theoretically.

Extended deadline for applications Monday 25th July 2011, 12pm. Deadline for submission of works by successful applicants Monday 19th September 2011 with launch and events late September 2011.

To apply download details from: www.tunbridgewellsmuseum.org and click on ‘Join Us’

Curatorial Assistant Required - Collection, Towner

  
Maternity Cover position - fixed term post for 6 months - Full time
Contact: Michele Monteith michele.monteith@eastbourne.gov.uk

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Towner – The Contemporary Art Museum. You will work with the permanent Collection in the presentation of changing displays and build on the opportunity of the Collection’s recent digitisation. You will also oversee the development of a new Collection database and the Collection’s presence on their website.

With a degree or equivalent in art history or a related field you will have relevant work experience in a museum or gallery environment.  You will have knowledge of art handling, art conservation issues and collection management and acquisition systems.

A team player, you will have excellent communication and IT skills, be systematic, have great attention to detail and be able to deliver under pressure.

Deadline for applications: 31 July 2011
Interviews: 16 August 2011

Friday 15 July 2011

The ING Discerning Eye is now open for submissions

ING Discerning Eye Exhibition - Call for Entries

Entry is open to all artists born or resident in the UK. Entries will be received in London on 2 and 3 Sep and in Southampton on 1 Sep. Submission fees are £9 per piece of work for non-members ( maximum of 6 pieces) - or free if a member (membership is £40, but membership doesn't guarantee acceptance of work). In 2010 453 works were exhibited, of which 233 sold, mostly from non-members

The ING Discerning Eye Exhibition takes place at the Mall Galleries, London in November. It is a show of small works independently selected by six prominent figures from different areas of the art world: two artist, two collectors and two critics. Work is selected from open submission and with works by artists invited by the individual selectors. Each section is hung separately to give each its own distinctive identity. The impression emerges of six small exhibitions within the whole. It provides an unusual opportunity for works by lesser-known artists to be hung alongside contributions from internationally-recognised names.


The ING Discerning Eye is now open for submissions: Entry forms can be downloaded from
  http://www.parkerharris.co.uk

Tuesday 12 July 2011

NEWS FROM THE STUDIO OF CATHRYN KEMP


Loneliness in the Crypt   


I am delighted to be artist-in-residence at St Mary In The Castle Crypt in Hastings Old Town. It is an intensely atmospheric space which is already haunting my waking moments with the thrill of discovery and possibility.
Local historian Brion Purdey has kindly given me a most illuminating tour of the resting places of so many who travelled here for the 'sea cure' in the early 19th century. Many young unmarried women were brought to Hastings by their families but soon succumbed to consumption (TB). Their solitary gravestones suggest to me the loneliness of being far from home, buried away from their families. I hope to pay tribute to the unlived anonymous lives of these young women.
...

St Mary In The Castle Crypt | Hastings Old Town | July 2011

I will be working there most days 11am-3pm for the whole of July. Drop-in Days will be announced soon. For more information, go to my website www.cathrynkemp.com or St Mary's website www.stmaryinthecastle.com


New Work

My eyesight is taking a battering at the moment as I'm hand stitching some of my diaries onto Victorian Christening Gowns. The diaries are intensely personal - they describe my feelings around being told I can't have children. Part of making this work is as a memorial to those sentiments and honouring the emotional process so many women face with infertility and displaced motherhood. The piece - entitled Christening Gown 2011 (shown above) - showcased at Parallax 1 and was well-received. Photo credit: Alex Brattell.

www.cathrynkemp.com

Sunday 10 July 2011

Open Studios - An Artists own story by Christine Hopkins

News from the Sky Light Studio and Christine Hopkins.

To follow this blog go to:  http://theskylightstudio.wordpress.com/


Acqua Alta

Open Studios happen every summer all over the country and are a chance to show your work to whoever comes in through your door. This may be someone who has seen your tiny thumbnail image in the brochure, or someone who has visited before, come by recommendation from another studio, or is just a curious neighbour or friend.  You have to be on duty for several hours each day, ready with a smile and a cup of tea, jelly beans, biscuits or mints, and put on the act of being a successful artist for a few hours. Pretending to know what you are talking about can be an awful strain! However most visitors are utterly charming, ask insightful quetstions and are just thrilled to have a small insight into your creative process. They think that artistic clutter is meaningful rather than untidy, and if you appear scatty or too talkative it can all be blamed on your ‘creative personality’.

At last at the end of two weeks you can shut the door for the final time, pack away the bunting and return the dining chairs to their rightful place. The spiders all come out of hiding, determined to recreate the webs that you so thoughtlessly brushed away. All the clutter that you tidied away into the spare bedroom can begin to creep back downstairs, and suddenly there are no more nice ‘visitor’ biscuits to snack on. For about 24 hours you exhale sighs of relief that the hard work is all over and that you have the house back to yourself. But you wake up on the following day feeling unexpectedly flat, and soon you are full of ideas for next year, and can’t wait for the merry-go-round to start up again so that you can jump on for the ride of your life.

With thanks to Caroline Jackman and all the others who make it all happen in the first place – three cheers for the unsung heroine. find out more on www.surreyopenstudios.org.uk

And who could do this without an understanding family offering support and advice, climbing ladders and nailing up the bunting,  making endless tea and coffee, and not minding that their lives are disrupted too – thank you.

On the first day I started a Venetian-inspired mixed media painting, but over the course of the fortnight it evolved into something rather different. I decided the whole thing was too big and brash, so cropped it down and washed away some of the colour, added more collage and more washes to produce ‘Acqua Alta’ illustrated here.

Christine Hopkins....SGFA

Thursday 7 July 2011

TOWNER EXHIBITION - 2 JULY - 25 SEPTEMBER

John Piper in Kent & Sussex

2 July – 25 September 2011

John Piper, Dead Resort, Kemptown, 1939. Leeds Museums & 
Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) / The Bridgeman Art Library / © Estate of 
John Piper
John Piper (1903 – 1992) stood out amongst 20th century British artists for his appreciation of the British landscape.

He found particular inspiration in the landscape of Sussex and Kent. His love for the area began early in life, when he cycled its lanes with his sketchbook as a teenage boy.

The works on show include both much loved masterpieces and hidden treasures. Many of the works have been borrowed from private collections for the first time.

Piper is well known for his painting, printing and collage. This exhibition also features stage design, costume design and travel guides, as well as tapestry and stained glass.

The theme allows the range and versatility of Piper’s art from the 1920s to the 1980s to shine forth.

http://www.townereastbourne.org.uk/exhibition/john-piper-in-kent-sussex/

GLAMOUR OF THE GODS: HOLLYWOOD PORTRAITS EXHIBITION

Glamour of the Gods: Hollywood Portraits

National Portrait Gallery  |  7 July - 23 October 2011

 
 
 
 
 
Overview

When we think of classic Hollywood glamour, we think of names such as Marlene Dietrich, James Dean, Joan Collins, Marlon Brando, Elizabeth Taylor and Marilyn Monroe. These are the stars of the golden age of Hollywood cinema – and the focus of a special exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery.
The Glamour of the Gods: Hollywood Portraits examines the role of photography in creating stars in Hollywood from 1920 to 1960. The show brings together key works by nearly 40 photographers including George Hurrell, Clarence Sinclair Bull, Laszlo Willinger, Bob Coburn and Ruth Harriet Louise.
At the time, still photographs from films, used as lobby cards and posters, had an important role in drawing in the crowds to the latest release. In just one shot they had to encapsulate the film plot and demonstrate the allure of the leading man or lady.
Before the days of the paparazzi, photographers had a major role to play in setting up the public image of movie actors. During this period Hollywood studios strictly controlled how their leading actors and actresses were portrayed. Portrait photographs were carefully stage-managed to project an aura of glamour and inaccessibility. Thousands were produced and distributed worldwide – and to enable wide and rapid reproduction they were stamped ‘copyright free’. This meant that some of the most important photographers went unrecognised despite their pivotal role in the studio system.
Sometimes, relationships were struck up between photographers and their models – as was the case with Greta Garbo and Clarence Sinclair Bull, and Joan Crawford and George Hurrell.
Nearly all of the photographs in this show are vintage prints drawn from the archive of the John Kobal Foundation.

Don't miss

One of Marlon Brando’s most celebrated performances was in the 1951 film A Streetcar Named Desire. Look out for a still shot, taken in 1950 by LA-based photographer John Engstead, which demonstrates the actor’s brooding screen presence.
The fresh-faced beauty of a young Elizabeth Taylor is captured in Clarence Sinclair Bull’s 1948 colour photograph. In the picture Taylor tilts her head to one side, accentuating the striking curved line of her eyebrows which is echoed in the neckline of her dress.
In George Hurrell’s portrait of Jean Harlow, the actress’ face is lit to such perfection that it seems to glow. Her face is framed by a halo of white-gold curls, the white theme continued in the silky material of her dress and background. Photographs like this helped project an image of stars as other-worldly creatures, almost god-like in their perfection.
 

Wednesday 6 July 2011

Private View Invitation - Margate 22nd July

You are cordially invited to the private view
 
“I WISH I COULD SEE MY LITTLE WILLY”
An exhibition of the British Saucy Seaside Postcard
 
6-9pm
Friday 22 July, 2011
Pie Factory Gallery
5 Broad Street
Margate CT9 1EW
 
RSVP
Disabled access available
Jan Leandro
Audience Development Officer
The Dreamland Trust
Marine Studios
17 Albert Terrace
Margate
Kent CT9 1UJ
01843 294 463

Monday 4 July 2011

Cecil Balmond star to mark Scotland-England border



MEET THE ARTIST - Danny Mooney

Never Ever by Danny Mooney

I am a British artist. I paint, draw and make objects, although often the division is not clear.
I love paint. I love the way it flows over surfaces, highlighting texture or concealing it. I add layer after layer of paint to my work until it feels right. Whether I'm painting on canvas, wood or found objects, my paintings are always chunky and textured. Although the nature of my paintings and sculptures change over the years, it is this, their physicality and texture that has always characterised them.

I am currently interested in Australian Aboriginal colours and patterns. I’m often asked why, as I’m neither Aboriginal nor have lived in Australia. But why not? As an artist I’m inspired by whatever I see, feel and hear. Currently I’m building layer upon layer of earthy colours and varnishes over a variety of surfaces to produce a richly textured three-dimensional object.

My sculptures are paintings that have broken free from the confines of the wall and are now free standing. All objects can be seen for what they are in physical terms, (colour, shape, or function). However they also contain a particle of the history of everyone that has ever used, owned or seen them. It is the juxtaposition of objects and layers of paint in my paintings and sculptures that tell specific, personal three-dimensional stories.

Recently, a few of my assemblages have needed little or no extra painting. The found and recycled objects have a rich surface that tells its own story. Perhaps this will be a new direction.

When I'm out and about I make 30 second drawings of people. Sometimes these drawings can no longer stay contained in my sketchbook. The result is a 3 dimensional figurative wire scribble, looking as if the drawing has jumped off the page.

My art has always told the stories that I'm too shy to tell out loud. I listen to music a lot, and always when I paint. The music becomes woven into the image, with lyrics, song titles, and the occasional quote lending their name to the artwork.

Other people can tell their own stories with my paintings and sculptures. They are not interpreting the work in the wrong way. Their memories and associations with the objects, patterns and colours that I use are just as valid as mine, and just as individual.

My work is represented in private collections in the UK, America, Switzerland, Japan and China.

POSTED BY: Pure Arts Group  4.7.11

Sunday 3 July 2011

ARTIST COMMISSION OPPORTUNITY.

CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FROM ARTISTS
Project title: Voices of the Sea.
 
DEADLINE: 11 JULY 2011

Voices of the Sea is a unique commissioning opportunity created by a partnership of arts organisations. In Brighton and Hove, UK: Fabrica, Blast Theory, Brighton Festival, Lighthouse, Photoworks, the University of Brighton and in France, Musee de Beaux Arts Calais.

They seek to commission two artists, each with a strong track record, to create two major new works, responding to the coastal context and maritime heritage of South East England.

The commissions are inspired by The Boat Project http://www.theboatproject.com by Lone Twin, beginning its maiden voyage in 2012 and visiting Brighton as part of Brighton Festival. The commissions are part of RELAY, a programme by Turning Point South East (a network of visual arts organizations). Like The Boat Project, RELAY is connected to the Cultural Olympiad 2012.

A gallery-based commission - Voices of the Sea
Expressions of interest for Voices of the Sea should illustrate a clear connection to the thematic concept set out in the briefing document, should be strongly visual in nature and also demonstrate how the artist utilises digital technologies within their practice. They are particularly interested in artists who work with photography, moving image and/or digital and interactive media.

A site-specific outdoor work / or mobile media work - Sea of Voices
For Sea of Voices, the partnership is seeking expressions of interest from artists who wish to create a site-specific work, which will link the exhibition at Fabrica with The Boat Project. It is envisaged that Sea of Voices will act as a "conceptual mooring line", between Fabrica on Ship Street, and the Brighton Marina, where The Boat Project will be docked, during it’s visit to Brighton.

They seek to commission a work creatively signposting the route between the two locations.  It may take the form of a sound-walk, it may take the form of a mobile or pervasive media project, or it may exist in another form, as defined by the artist.

Download the full briefing document at:
http://www.lighthouse.org.uk/opportunity/commissions.htm

Saturday 2 July 2011

Assistant Curator opportunity, Tate Modern, London

Assistant Curator required, Tate Modern

Deadline: 07 July 2011

Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Working hours:36 hours per week
Salary: £22,900


https://workingat.tate.org.uk/pages/job_search_view.aspx?jobId=327&JobIndex=3&categoryList=&workingPatternList=&locations=&group=&keywords=&PageIndex=1&Number=7

Job Brief from Tate Modern:

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to contribute to the development, organisation and management of exhibitions and displays projects at Tate Modern.

Tate’s mission is to increase the public’s knowledge, understanding and enjoyment of art, by displaying a collection of some of the best modern and contemporary art the world has to offer. Since its opening in 2000, Tate Modern’s programme of major temporary exhibitions, collection displays commissions and projects have developed in diversity, international scope and profile.
You will have proven relevant experience and a degree in a relevant subject or equivalent, and a general knowledge of twentieth century, contemporary art and a specialist interest in the art of one of the following regions; Middle East region, Africa, South Asia, Asia Pacific.

As a permanent member of the team, your main responsibility will be to coordinate the delivery of displays and exhibitions, using your outstanding administrative and organisational skills to communicate effectively between departments ensuring projects are delivered successfully, on time and on budget. You may also have the exciting opportunity to propose and curate smaller scale exhibitions, projects and displays at Tate Modern as well as undertaking research in relation to the programme and acquisitions.

As well as maintaining documentation and administration and being on hand to plan and manage loan requests and provide research for the larger exhibitions, you’ll liaise between many different colleagues and contractors, from artists and designers to fellow curators, technicians and exhibition sponsors. Your ability to build effective working relationships will make you a valuable team member.

Fogo Island Arts Residencies 2012 - 2013, Newfoundland, Canada

Deadline: 31 July, 2011


The Fogo Island Arts Corporation is a new contemporary art venue on the east coast of Canada.
http://artscorpfogoisland.ca/?page_id=6

The Arts Corporation runs two distinct yet complementary programs, the Residency program and the Production program. Both programs encourage dialogue between visiting artists and local people to share experiences and perceptions.

The Fogo Island Arts Corporation's mission to bring together local communities and the international art scene is reflected in the accommodations and work space provided to Residency Program participants. Striking new studios are being built at locations across the island.

Living spaces are provided in refurbished traditional homes located in nearby communities on the island.

How to apply
Visual artists, curators, writers and filmmakers can apply for residencies on Fogo Island in 2012 – 2013.
Residencies are from 3 to 6 months.
Visiting professionals are provided with a studio (work space) and a house to live in.
Individuals selected to the program can apply for stipend to cover materials and living costs on the island and for travel (to and from Fogo Island only).
Deadline for applications is July 31 2011 (post stamp date).
A list of successful applicants will be published on our website by the end of September 2011.
If your application is successful, you will receive a letter of acceptance. If required, you will be responsible for obtaining a visa to enter the country. The process can start once a contract has been signed with the Fogo Island Arts Corporation.

The Application
Please download, print and fill out the application form.

Applications should be sent to the postal address below.
Applications are accepted by regular mail only.
The application material will not to be returned.

Fogo Island Arts Corporation Application Committee
Highway 334, suite 100 NL - A0G 2X0
Newfoundland Canada
tel: +1 709 270 0011

info@artscorpfogoisland.ca
http://www.artscorpfogoisland.ca