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Walks of Life
Internship
Deveron Arts is a contemporary arts organisation based in Huntly, a 4000
people strong market town in the north east of Scotland. Here we work with
the history, context and identity of the town.
Deveron Arts has no gallery, instead the town is the venue: studio, gallery,
and stage for artists of all disciplines. We invite them to work and live
here from all over the world. For this we use found spaces all over the town
and its surrounding areas: supermarkets, pill boxes, churches, garages, to
name just a few.
Engaging local people and community in topics of both global and local
concern, Deveron Arts works through a 50/50 approach. This brings together
artistic and social relationships in an international global network that
extends throughout and beyond the geographic boundaries of Huntly.
Walks of Life is the development of a new Walking appreciation institute that
brings walking, art and other life enhancing activities together in the
community of Huntly and beyond.
The Walks of Life intern will assist in both the administrative running of
the program and the development of a Walking Appreciation Institute.
More on Deveron Arts, its artists, project and concepts on
www.deveron-arts.com
The Walks of Life Intern will be involved in all facets of daily operations
and will be a vital part of the Deveron Arts and Walks of Life team.
This is a unique training opportunity for young curators/artists, who wish to
develop a career in the field of walking and arts.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants should download the full application pack from
www.deveron-arts.com
Please send:
. a covering letter describing how you would relate your education,
training, work experience and any other experience (e.g. voluntary) to the
requirements of the post. (500 words maximum)
. application form
. one other relevant submission of your choice in electronic format
(please relate this in your cover note)
to: Claudia Zeiske at [log in to unmask]
Please mark clearly 'Walks of Life Intern Application - your name' in Subject
Header.
Applications can be made by e-mail only.
The closing date for completed applications: 20 December 2012
Long-listed candidates will be interviewed by skype.
A second round of interviews will take place at Deveron Arts' office in
Huntly, Aberdeenshire.
Task Description
Assistance in Curating
To assist the Director in programming
To contribute with ideas, advice and critique
Active networking locally and further afield
Hands on project assistance with all Deveron Arts projects
Maintenance and update of project archives and reports
Maintenance and development of Deveron Arts social networking
Booking venues
Arranging meetings with the community
Liaising with community groups and members
Active role in developing the Town Collection
Assistance with Marketing
Assistance in the development and maintenance of website
Assistance in Advertising
Upkeep of data base
Requirements - essential
excellent administrative skills
excellent drafting skills
excellent IT handling skills
be a good team worker, while having a strong ability to work on own
initiative
ability to work unsocial hours
a keen interest in developing a career in socially engaged /
collaborative curatorial practice.
The programme 2012/13 looks at the notion of hospitality through
slow travel, in particular walking. An interest in walking is essential.
Requirements - desired
ability to relate and work well with people from all walks of life,
in particular Deveron Arts main clients: artists of all disciplines and
people living in the rural locality
welcoming and assisting attitude towards artists and any other guests
affinity and experience with the visual and other art forms
Training
Part of this position is the training in the specific methodologies around
Walking + Art as part of the Town is the Venue philosophy. Additional
training opportunities can be discussed after appointment.
Reporting
The Intern will report to the Walks of Life Project Manager.
Remunerations/Conditions
Fee: £200 per month + Accommodation + Travel
Working Hours, Benefits and Holiday Arrangements
This is a full-time position.
Due to the nature of the work, the post requires to work flexible hours on
occasions, to include unsocial and weekend times when events are happening.
The position is offered for 3 months (6 months can be negotiated).
Start: beginning of January 2012
A probationary period of one month from issuing the contract applies.
An allowance of 7 days holidays are granted during the 3 month, to include
public holidays.
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