Southwest Showcase Open Call - Plymouth College of Art

Source: www.artsjobs.org.uk

Deadline for Applications: Sunday 27th March 2016 

Awarded Fee: £2000

Plymouth College of Art is seeking applications for exhibition proposals from contemporary visual artists based in the South West Region.

Two artists will be selected for short solo exhibitions in The Gallery at Plymouth College of Art between Jan-March 2017. Artists will be awarded £2000 to produce their exhibition, with additional support from the college – including production, marketing/press, equipment, an exhibition launch and key interpretation materials.

The South West, as defined by Arts Council England, includes: Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Hampshire and Somerset, Bath & North East Somerset, Bournemouth, Bristol, Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly, Isle of Wight, North Somerset, Plymouth, Poole, Portsmouth, South Gloucestershire, Southampton, Swindon, Torbay and Wiltshire.

The South West Showcase is a recurring open call platform, showcasing artists from across the South West region. The showcase aims to uncover and celebrate the talent of contemporary artists working and living in the South West and to present a long-term commitment from Plymouth College of Art to profiling and supporting the practices of artists in this region.  Artists previously supported through this project include Hannah James, Bryony Gillard, Abigail Reynolds, Kit Poulson and Marie Toesland.

Selection panel:

Claire Doherty (Director, Situations)

Matt Burrows (Curator, Exeter Phoenix)

Tim Bolton (Deputy Principal - Academic, Plymouth College of Art)

Zoe Li (Exhibitions Manager, Maternity Cover, Plymouth College of Art)

Sandy Kirkby (Creative producer, B-Side Festival) 

The Gallery at Plymouth College of Art:

The Gallery at Plymouth College of Art is a public exhibition space located in the heart of the city centre and at the front of the College. The Gallery runs a high quality annual programme of exhibitions and events, showcasing work by the most exciting contemporary, emerging and established artists working in a range of different discipline areas. The Gallery programme aims to enrich, enhance and support the teaching and learning of the College, whilst also engaging with a wider public audience.

Online application portal now open, for more information, please visit here. 

Technical Demonstrator - (BA Hons) Costume Production, Plymouth College of Art

Source:www.plymouthart.ac.uk

18.5 Hours per week with a level of flexibility required to meet the needs of the role and the organisation.

Salary grade:  Academic Scale A1-A3 - £17,616 - £19,819 per annum pro rata

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Plymouth College of Art to participate in the technical delivery of the BA Costume Production and Associated Crafts to work alongside a dedicated team on this new BA Programme.

The ideal candidate will have significant expertise and industry experience in costume cut and construction, costume enhancement and costume props with an ability to demonstrate these techniques and support students to the highest of levels.

You will be responsible for ensuring that the learning environment is adequately resourced whilst supporting learners in the use of relevant equipment and materials. A good working knowledge of current health and safety is essential, as is the ability to manage students to a high standard in this area.

You will provide group demonstrations of a range of related processes, and provide day-to-day support for students undertaking their project work. You will be required to develop and make teaching resources and learning aids. It is highly desirable that candidates possess a degree, or equivalent, and will need to demonstrate strong organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

Plymouth is a vibrant city with a history of discovery and at present breaking boundaries in rediscovering and reinventing itself.  We welcome innovative people to join us.

For more information, and to apply go here