Head of Programme/Exhibitions Curator - RWA

Source: www.rwa.org.uk

Full time 

Pay: £30,000 p.a.

Deadline: noon, 31st July 2017 

The RWA is seeking an outstanding individual to replace Gemma Brace as Head of Programme/Exhibitions Curator, following her recent appointment at the University of Bristol. 

The Head of Programme will lead the programme team to devise and deliver a distinctive and coherent artistic and learning programme that is international in scope and simultaneously engages with the remarkable history and cultural vibrancy of the RWA and the south west region.

As Exhibitions Curator, the post-holder will work with our Academicians, external curators, museums and galleries and private collectors in the delivery of a programme of first-class exhibitions, encompassing both contemporary and historic visual art.

Leading a team of highly professional and dedicated staff - the Learning and Participation Manager, Drawing School Manager and Curatorial Technician - the Head of Programme will oversee the development of the RWA’s ongoing vision and strategy for exhibitions, learning and outreach activities, including the RWA Drawing School. 

As a member of the Senior Management Team, the post-holder will also work with the Director to develop the strategy and delivery of the RWA’s artistic and learning programme in line with the Business Plan – with specific focus on generating increased and sustainable audience relationships and world class artistic activity. 

For further information, please download the full job description and person specification here.

Application is by CV and covering letter which should be sent by email to alison.bevan@rwa.org.ukor write to Alison Bevan, RWA, Queens Road, Bristol BS8 1PX, marking the email or envelope 'Head of Development'.  

Three Volunteer Opportunities at Bristol Museums and Art Galleries.

Puppet workshop (Talking Heads)

17th, 18th, 24th, 25th May and 7th, 8th June

9.30am - 3pm

The aim of these workshops is to introduce children, with little or no knowledge and understanding of art, to paintings in the permanent galleries and then deepen their engagement.  This will be done by focusing on a range of portraits, then discussing and creating ‘talking heads’ based on the people in them. There will be short performances where the characters ‘speak’ about themselves or interact with others from different portraits.

We are looking for volunteers who are confident and would be able to lead groups of children (accompanied by their teachers) around the galleries and help facilitate the workshops. You will be given time before the activities to plan which portraits you would like to work with and the staff leading the sessions will give you a full briefing of what you will need to do. You are welcome to help with as many or as few sessions as you like.

If you would like to apply for this role or find out more then please contact museum.volunteering@bristol.gov.uk

Corporate Fundraising

Immediate start

We are looking for a new volunteer to join the development team, you would be required for at least two days a week to offer fundraising support. If you have experience of office administration in a busy environment, are computer literate (Microsoft Office including Access), have excellent communication skills including a confident and diplomatic telephone manner, this voluntary role could be for you. 

Tasks include - Prospect research, Copywriting and picture research, Telephone research, Sponsorship proposals, Corporate Networking Events and general support for the Development Team.

If you would like to apply for this role or find out more then please contact museum.volunteering@bristol.gov.uk

Rachel Joyce author event

Bristol Central Library

Wednesday 11th November

5pm - 9pm

We are looking for volunteers to assist with the smooth running of an event with writer Rachel Joyce, bestselling author of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry and The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessey. The Event Helpers will assist in setting up the Reference Library Reading Room for the event, including moving furniture, welcoming and directing visitors at the beginning of the evening, gathering feedback at the end and then re-setting the room and tidying up. Volunteers must feel comfortable dealing with the public. Training will be provided, and helpers will be able to watch the event once their duties are complete.

If you would like to be involved then please let us know via libraries.volunteering@bristol.gov.uk

Artist needed to make portrait sketches at the Popup Art Sale Bristol

Image source: bymarymilliken.com

The Bristol Popup Art Sale are looking for a sketch artist to make quick five minute portrait sketches on the day of the sale (14th November 2015) 

Whilst there is no payment as such, the artist can keep all the money they make on the day. It is £15 for the spot and with hundreds of potential customers on the day it could be a lucrative few hours! 

If you are interest email Becky a selection of 3-5 sketches you have done via email at becky57@hotmail.com

Rehersal Pianist - Wattle and Daub

Source: www.artsjobs.org.uk



 Deadline for applications: Mon 6 April, 6pm
Fee: Musician’s Union Rates
Who we are:
Wattle & Daub is a Bristol-based puppetry and visual theatre company comprised of Co-Artistic Directors Laura Purcell Gates and Tobi Poster. We make work for adults that explores untold stories using puppetry, live music, and grotesque, beautiful imagery. Wattle & Daub is an Associate Artist at Tobacco Factory Theatres.

Who we are looking for:
Wattle & Daub are looking for a rehearsal pianist to work with them during the rehearsal period of their new show The Depraved Appetite of Tarrare the Freak, a small-mid scale chamber opera for puppets that will be touring the UK from autumn 2015.
The ideal person will be of an exceptional playing standard and have previous experience of performing as part of an ensemble. 

The company is quite a way along with the development of the piece, and it already has a very clear aesthetic and musical style. We are looking for someone who can work under direction of the Musical Director and respond to the existing musical structure of the show. This short trailer will give you an idea of the musical style.
The Depraved Appetite of Tarrare the Freakwill be fully developed in summer 2015 and premiere at the 2015 Bristol Festival of Puppetry in late August/early September 2015, followed by performances at Suspense in October 2015 (both festivals confirmed). It will tour in late spring 2016.
We would also be interested in applicants who were interested in fulfilling both rehearsal and performance pianist roles.
W&D’s musical influences include Stephen Sondheim, Benjamin Britten and Leonard Bernstein.
For full description, please click here

Rehearsals: w/c 27 July – w/c 24 August

Interested musicians should email ellie@wattleanddaub.co.uk  with your CV and a short paragraph telling us why you would like to work with us.

Events Co-ordinator (Voluntary) Arts2Life UK

PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS UNPAID

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: November 28th 2014

Contact: Arts2lifeuk@outlook.com or call 07741797942

Arts2Life UK is seeking to recruit a Events Co-ordinator to manage all of its live events.
This demanding role requires someone who is creative and organised and works to a very high standard.

Arts2Life UK is an agency which works with Bristol based artists to allow their creativity to flourish. By acting as an agent for all of Bristols arts, we can support them by finding venues, creating events and offering publicity/promotion of their work.


Those who are considering applying for the role should take note of the following:

Events Co-Ordinator:
-Plan and co-ordinate events to the highest standards
-Work with the Arts2Life management team to develop events and public relations.
-Co-ordinate an events team
-Contact outside contractors as and when appropriate
-Work with the finance department to ensure events are budgeted correctly and on budget.
-Work to promote Arts2Life UK in all aspects of the role.
-Contact venues and make bookings for events

Applications should be made by email with a CV included. A full role description is available and will be sent to anyone who applies.


WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU!

Freelance Videographer/Filmmaker/DSLR Operator - Bristol

Source:www.gumtree.com 

The Property Film Co. are an innovative film production company providing property videos across the UK. Due to continuing expansion there is now the opportunity to work creatively in a growing industry producing high level property films. 

We are looking for filmmakers in the following areas;- 
Cambridge, Oxford, Cheltenham, Bristol, Bath, Swansea, Cardiff 

We’re looking for talented and enthusiastic DSLR filmmakers to join our team on a part time basis. The freelance roles are flexible and designed to fit around your existing commitments. We generally look for part time freelancers who are available 3 days + a week but we can be flexible for the right candidates. 


Key Roles & Responsibilities: 
Attend private residences to create property films 

Experience Required: 
DSLR and video production experience is essential 

Requirements: 
Full driving license and own vehicle essential 
Full professional DSLR kit, tripod, wide lens, sound and slider 
Must be friendly, smart and punctual 

Salary & Benefits: 
Competitive, upon application and paid on a job-by-job basis 


To apply for the role please fill out the application form on the website.

Artist in Residence 5x5x5=Creativity

Source: www.artsjobs.org.uk

Bristol early years research pilot to with 5x5x5=creativity 2014-5

Call for artists

Part Time

Pay: 25-30k Pro Rata

Deadline: Wednesday 17th September

Contact: Penny Hay (p.hay@bathspa.ac.uk

An action research project for the families of young children (Two Year Olds) years) to improve outcomes, reduce disadvantage and raise aspiration.

Key themes include:

• Documenting family heritage/narrative as a celebration of family culture
• Building community aspiration and confidence in life-long and life-wide learning
• Developing a range of possible creative opportunities (dance, drama, music, sculpture, photography or painting etc) to represent, produce, communicate and express key ideas.

The approach will follow the principles and practice inspired by the work of the Reggio Emilia preschools:

• Artists, Educators and Family Support Leaders will collaborate in engaging with participating families’ explorations of their cultural and community heritage, and will focus on supporting the development of creative representation of the emerging research
• The artist will be a creative enabler, who will assist the educators and family support leaders in the development of their ongoing, creative learning environments and possibilities
• Representation, or ‘creation’, will be approached as a tool for deeper comprehension, or exchange of ideas, rather than as an ultimate goal
• The work with the families will be supported by evaluation and reflective processes
• Opportunities for working in partnership with cultural centres will be explored.

Applications are invited from artists to work in Children’s Centres in the three different geographical and demographic areas of the city, who offer integrated early education, health and Family Support Services.

Selection of artists will be made on the basis of:

• The commitment to developing community cohesion through a creative, reflective approach that is both celebratory and empowering 
• A proven track record in leading or facilitating collaborations with educators to facilitate positive change
• Evidence of a purposeful approach to supporting local families that recognises and celebrates difference and can demonstrate the difference made
• A principled approach that values and respects the uniqueness of family culture and heritage
• A commitment to full participation in the pilot, including attendance at introductory and ongoing professional development events
• A spirit of adventure.

Marketing and Communications Officer - Bristol Museums, Galleries and Archives

   Source: www.jobs.bristol.gov.uk

   

Pay: £25,727 - 28,922 
Full Time
Deadline: 21st August, 2014 

We are seeking to recruit an experienced marketing and communications officer to cover maternity leave. The post will provide communications and marketing support to Bristol Museums, Galleries and Archives - based at Bristol Museum and Art Gallery. 

You will be supporting an exciting programme of exhibitions, events and learning initiatives across the whole service including MShed, Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, The Georgian House Museum, The Red Lodge Museum and Blaise Castle House Museum. 

You will have the skills to creatively engage different audiences using a variety of communications channels and techniques. You will be working with officers, partnership organisations and sponsors, offering communications advice and guidance. 

For an informal discussion after reading the job description and job specification, please contact Kerrie Dodd, kerrie.dodd@bristol.gov.uk  Tel. 0117 922 4749 

For more information about the role go here.

Female Dancer Required - The Flaming Feathers

Source:www.artsjobs.org.uk

Female Dancer Required

Part Time

10-15k pro rata

Deadline: Monday 4th August

Contact: claire Phipps (info@theshowgirlacademy.co.uk) 

Professional Vintage Dance Troupe, The Flaming Feathers, based in Bristol are recruiting for dancers for freelance paid performance work throughout the UK.

Applicants must be:

-        Based in or near Bristol

-        Professionally trained or an advanced dancer

-        Punctual & Reliable

-        Available Tuesday evenings for training every week

-        Available Weekends for performances

-        Self Employed

-        Have Performance Experience

-        Sized 8-10, Height between 5’3” – 5’7”

-        Aged 22 – 30

-        Be confident and happy with burlesque and showgirl work

OPEN AUDITIONS WILL TAKE PLACE:-

Tuesday 5thAugust  8.00pm – 9.00pm at Lifestyle Fitness Centre, Clouds Hill Road, St.George Bristol BS5 7LH

To confirm your attendance at the audition please email: info@theflamingfeathers.co.uk

Open Call for Makers and Creators

Source:www.bristolcreatives.co.uk

Calling all Makers/Creators - We are looking for a new member to join us at the Blaze co-operative. Between us we rent a shop in which we sell our work and showcase the work of others. We like to inspire each other as well as those who visit our shop and are looking for a new member to join us at the beginning of July.

If this sounds like something that would interest you then we would love to hear from you. Please email us at blazestudio84@gmail.com and tell us a bit more about yourself and your work. We look forward to meeting you, BLAZE

Call Out to Artists for use of Exhibition Spaces!

CALL TO ARTISTS!

Bristol City Council’s temporary creative space project is open 

to proposals from creative practitioners to use The Control Room 

and The Edwardian Cloakroom during the autumn season (September 

–November 2014). Proposal forms can be downloaded 

from here. We invite proposals for visual 

art, installation, musical and performance projects. We are 

particularly interested in proposals which respond to the spaces 

and their unusual qualities as ex functional council buildings. 


Application Deadline: Thursday 26th June 2014

Successful proposals will be selected by 17th July and listed 

on www.bristolcreativespace.org from the beginning of August.

Facilities Manager - Meanwhile Creative

Source: www.meanwhilecreative.co.uk

Job Title: Facilities Manager

Job Location: Bristol, BS1

Closing date for applications: 8th May

Hours per week: 35

Salary: £15k-£17k (dependent on experience)

Responsible to: Managing Director

Meanwhile Creative is a young, fast-growing organisation based in central Bristol. We unlock vacant and derelict property via short-term ‘meanwhile’ contracts and repurpose them for creative or community use. Our pilot project began in the New Bridewell Police Station; we were able to offer 30 private studios, a social enterprise business incubator, a private gym and band rehearsal space, housing over 50 local businesses – artists, upholsters, woodworkers, app developers, journalists, and much else besides. We are currently in the process of moving to a new building as well as taking on several other buildings, and are looking for someone to join our team to facilitate this expansion, and to take on a managerial role at our premises.

This is an entry-level role with a lot of scope for progression in the company, and opportunities to make a tangible impact on it. Being the first point of contact for tenants, we are looking for someone with good communication and problem solving skills. As well as someone who is flexible, self-motivated and independent, who isn’t after a normal office job – often you will be left to get on with tasks and manage your own time. Knowledge of enterprise, Bristol culture and the arts is desirable but not essential.

For more information about the role and to apply go here

Call for Vintage Stall Holders

There are still some pitches left for Big Market, part of Big Green Week 2014. Looking for Vintage, upcycled, retro wares for 21^st June 2014. We’re expecting over 10,000 people in footfall and a fantastic, festival atmosphere with live music and busking!

Contact Chloe Barraclough at, cbarraclough@hotmail.com or @bikeshedboutiq on Twitter for an application form.

About: 

The Festival’s BIG Market will once again be transforming the historic streets of the Old City on Saturday 21^st June for another day of free family fun.

Discover over 150 fabulous stalls selling everything from artisan food and drink, to vintage curios, arts and crafts, Fair Trade products and much more.

Indulge in delicious street food, and listen to music on one of our street stages outside Mr Wolfs and the Big Chill.

Production Assistant/Runner needed

Source: www.gumtree.com

Hot Soup House is looking for a freelance art department assistant to join us on the 2014 tour of the citywide zombie chase game; 2.8 hours later. 

You will be working alongside the production designer as production assistant / production runner. 

BACKGROUND INFO: 

2.8hours later is an interactive game, where players are immersed into a 'real life horror movie', they are given clues and a map and will need to find their way across the city to the end location– chased by actors dressed as zombies. Hot Soup House transforms abandoned buildings across the city into designated 'safe zones' where they get clues to the next location. 

WHAT'S INVOLVED: 

Over the year we visit a number of cities across the UK including London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Sheffield and Newcastle, the successful applicant will work closely with the production designer setting up between 7 to 11 game locations across the city, carrying out health and safety checks according to specific risk assessments and be on hand to make sure the event runs smoothly. 

The event runs for a 2 week period in one particular city each month, then there will be a 2 week gap before the game moves to another city. The game runs throughout the summer, starting from now until November 2014. 


WHAT WE'RE AFTER: 

We are a Bristol company so preference will be given to those who live locally or those who are willing to travel to/from Bristol before and after each event. 

Essential skills: 
Applicants must be physically fit as the job involves heavy lifting 
Willing to work weekends and on occasion long hours 
Experience working in events/ festivals/ theatre industry 
Practically minded and good at problem solving 

Advance skills (desirable): 
Creative thinker 
Knowledge/ experience of electrics 
Own your own tools, drill driver, wire cutters, spanners at a minimum 

WHAT YOU'LL GET: 

Pay is £100/day for production assistant and £80/day for runner. The applicant will take on both of these roles. Production assistant wage will be paid during the set up/take down of the game which takes 3 to 4 days each event and during game days the applicant will switch to the role of runner which will last 2 to 3 days per week. 

Transport to and from the cities and accommodation costs will all be covered by Hot Soup House. 

You will be responsible for making your own tax and national insurance contributions.

To apply go here

Workshop Technician with Global Design Solutions

Details:

Location: St Annes, Bristol

Duties: Production assembly work including soldering and assembly of components

Skills: Must be competent in soldering and have general electronic knowledge.

Salary: £7 per hour

Hours: A MINIMUM of 2 full days per week.

Job Duration: April/May to September

Applying:

Email CV for practical interview to simon.debley@gds.uk.com

Actor Needed for Short Film (paid)

Source: www.theatrebristol.net

Looking for an actor for a non-speaking part, male, 40-50, average height and build. For a corportate film, one day's work on 16th April. £200. Can be Bristol or London based. If you know anyone please drop me a message, preferably with a photo!

tash@callingtheshots.co.uk 

Crew Wanted for Short Film

Source: www.gumtree.com

We are in need of some crew members for our drama short film. The film will be about 10 minutes in length, mainly internal scenes with only one external location. 

We are a group of University of Bristol film major honour graduates who launched our media company together with some local professionals. We are planning to submit the film to various international film festivals. It'll be a great opportunity to meet other local talents and we guarantee you a great onset experience! 

We have on board a DoP with 20 years of industrial experience. The film will be shot on Sony PMW F3. 

Here is a brief introduction to this project: 

Production: The Way We Were (short film) 
Location: Bristol 
Duration: 4-5 days in Mid-Late April 

Genre: Drama 
Synopsis: A love story about a transnational couple. The narrative first lets the audience experience the end of a relationship before following the protagonists to the point where they first met. It provides the audience with a unique view of love and relationships. 

Here are the roles we are looking to fill: 

1st AC 
2nd AC 
Gaffer 
Spark 
Assistant Director 
Continuity 
Production Assistant 
Sound Recordist 
Production Designer 
Make-Up Artist 
Runners 

We're especially in need of runners/production assistants who drive/have their own transport. 

Due to low budget we are sorry to say that the jobs are unpaid but expenses will be covered. We will provide great onset experience and you will also receive a copy of the film and showreel materials. 

If you are interested in this project, please get in touch for further information. Please let us know which role(s) you are interested in, and have your CV, previous work/show-reel (if available) attached. 

Many Thanks, 

Daisy / Producer

To apply go here

Call for Bristol Artists Participation - BSDeathdrive

BSDeathdrive is an anonymous off-line file-sharing network actively rejecting the online and virtual world. The project aims to create an interactive art distribution activity between artist and public mapping the creativity of the city and initiating a range of future activities.

At this point, we are seeking artists to participate by uploading work and files onto the Deathdrives over the following weeks throughout April so there are works/files on them in time for the official launch as part of the Bristol Art Weekender (2-5th May). The project will then go live to the general public as part of the BAW and will feature as part of an associated art trail.

Files shared up to this point will be copied and presented as part of a BSDeathdrive video/audio installation at Spike Island Open Studios throughout the weekend.

To find out where the Deathdrives are located go here: www.bsdeathdrive.tumblr.com

How To:

• Simply plug your laptop directly into the USB stick in the wall (or USB extension cable or smartphone adaptor) and share/upload your favorite files and data.
• Please share a wide range of files including audio, video, image and text.
• Copy any files you like but PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE ANY FILES.
• Ensure dropped files are as SMALL as possible.
• A series of posters can be collected as files from each BSDd location.
• All shared files are wholly anonymous unless you choose otherwise.
• By dropping your files, you consent to giving the artists the right to use your data as part of the project. Discretion will be taken and any personal information will be concealed.
• BSDd is not responsible for the content of any shared files.
• Spread the word offline and Tweet your drop: @bsdeathdrive #bsdeathdrive

Open Call to Artists!

Source:www.bristolcreatives.co.uk

12th Southbank Bristol Arts Trail: call to artists!

The SouthBank Club arts-venue (on Dean Lane, Southville) is now accepting artists for this years Southbank Bristol Arts Trail: Sat 17th & Sun 18th May.  Whether you're interested in displaying your art work, putting on a performance or setting up an interactive exhibition and workshop - we want to hear from you!

Don't worry if you missed registration - we're still interested in working with you.  If interested, please fill in this questionnaire  and we'll get back to you as soon as possible

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SouthBank Club venue details

The 12th Southbank Bristol Arts Trail will be a weekend of arts and performance in homes, churches, community centres and public houses around Southville, Bedminster and Ashton. For more information please visit www.sbaweb.co.uk

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SouthBank
Dean Lane
Bedminster
Bristol BS3 1DB
Tel 0117 9665552
www.southbankclub.webs.com