VOLUNTARY GALLERY AMBASSADOR - PLYMOUTH COLLEGE OF ART
This is a great opportunity for students to gain valuable practical skills, curatorial experience and networking opportunities. Learning from professional artists and curators will benefit you when presenting your own work and give you an insight into different approaches to exhibitions and the methodology behind them.
You must be a student at Plymouth College of Art on a Foundation Diploma or BA programme. We will consider applications from third year students if you are able to demonstrate your ability to commit to the scheme and are confident you can manage the role alongside the demands of your third year.
Wednesday 23 October
The Role: Gallery Ambassador
Reports to: Gallery Producer
Job description:
You will work closely with the Gallery Producer and Gallery Technicians to install exhibitions in the main gallery at Plymouth College of Art. This is a voluntary role.
Key responsibilities:
- Prepare the gallery for exhibitions
- Assist with the receipt/handling of artworks
- Work to high gallery standards as set by the Gallery Producer, visiting artists and curators
- Maintain a safe gallery environment for yourself and others, complying with the College’s Health and Safety policy
- De-install exhibitions and pack artwork ready to be transported
- The volunteer role requires physical work, including sanding/ painting/ lifting/ packing/ cleaning
Desired skills:
- Excellent listening and communication skills
- Knowledge of hand tools / practical skills preferred
- Time management skills
- Ability to work alone as well as part of a team
- Problem solving skills
- Professional approach in supporting visiting artists and curators
What you get:
- Developing practical technical skills
- Learning skills that you can use when presenting your own artwork
- Experience of curatorial practice
- You will gain a deeper understanding of artists/curators work, approach and methodology
- The option to have 1-2-1 careers and professional practice guidance and support sessions with the Gallery Producer, including help with writing statements, CV’s and applying for external opportunities
- Networking with professional artists and curators
Eligibility:
You must be a student at Plymouth College of Art on a Foundation Diploma or BA programme. We will consider applications from third year students if you are able to demonstrate your ability to commit to the scheme and are confident you can manage the role alongside the demands of your third year.
Time Commitment:
You will be expected to commit to working on 2-5 exhibition installs.
The dates for forthcoming exhibition installs are:
1. 18 November - 4 December 2019
2. 10 February - 20 February 2020
3. 14 April - 30 April 2020
4. 24 June - 1 July 2020
5. 17 August - 27 August 2020
The team works from 9-5pm each day, however your exact hours can be discussed closer to each exhibition install and you will not be expected to work every day of an install.
How to apply:
After a discussion with your tutors about whether or not this role is right for you, please write a short statement about why you want to work as a Gallery Ambassador, what you want to gain from the experience and what relevant skills and experience you have. Please use examples of previous experience where possible. Please also let us know what course you are on and what year you are in.
Please send your statement with the subject line ‘Gallery Ambassador’ to Leah Harris at:
Deadline for applications:
Wednesday 23 October
Informal interviews:
There are a limited number of volunteer places available, so we will run informal interviews to select people for the team. The selected panel will be made up of Leah Harris (Gallery Producer) and Paul Hillon (Technical Demonstrator, Fine Art). As part of the interview process references will be sought from your Programme Leader. Interviews will take place on:
Wednesday 30 October - afternoon
Wednesday 30 October - afternoon