Chapel Arts Studios

Arts Council; Andover; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A cultural arts organization is looking for an ambitious and dynamic Curator to deliver exceptional art programs to communities in Andover. This part-time role involves shaping artistic offerings, ensuring smooth exhibition operations, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a background in curation, possess excellent project management skills, and demonstrate a passion for engaging the community through art. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a curatorial role.
• Ability to influence and liaise within a museum/gallery environment.
• Experience working with stakeholders to meet objectives.

Responsibilities

• Shape and present artistic works to the community.
• Ensure smooth operation of the exhibition space.
• Develop a professional Development Programme for Associate Artists.

Skills

Project management

Collaboration with internal teams

Communication skills

Budget management

Enthusiasm for visual arts

Problem-solving

Experience in Canva, PowerPoint & Excel

Education

Degree level education in a relevant field

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an ambitious and dynamic Curator to join our team to help us deliver astonishing art and associated programmes to our communities in Andover. This is a part time post working 2 or 3 days per week (by negotiation - standard day 8 hours) with a pro rata salary of £31000.

Job Description

The Curator & Programme Manager will play a key role in shaping the work that we present to our communities and the support that we offer to artists. The Curator and Programme Manager will have their eye on the latest developments in the sector and possess the enthusiasm to develop our presence in the arts ecology of the region. Working closely with the director and the rest of our small, dedicated team, the role will ensure continuity through the varied elements of our offer.

The role also has an operational element, providing excellent administration of the programme and ensuring that our beautiful exhibition space is runs smoothly and is accessible to all. We are an organisation which achieves more by actively seeking positive collaborations with stakeholders across the business to inform ongoing organic social strategies.

With a busy programme of exhibitions, as well as an expanding and ambitious participation programme, the Curator and Programme Manager will work alongside other members of the team to ensure that our impact is profound within our communities.

Job Requirements

• A passion and enthusiasm for visual arts
• Proven ability to collaborate with diverse internal teams
• Curatorial experience.
• Educated to degree level in a relevant field, or equivalent work experience
• Experience working with internal and external stakeholders to achieve agreed objectives
• Excellent project management skills
• Experience of managing project budgets, timelines and reporting processes
• An adept communicator, particularly with regards presenting curatorial content to stakeholders
• Ability to influence others and liaise effectively with colleagues and external contacts within a museum/gallery environment.
• A passion for community empowerment.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a hands-on approach to problem-solving
• Ability to work under pressure
• A mutually supportive and collaborative team working style
• Experience of working in Canva, PowerPoint & Excel
• Bringing exciting, varied and innovative contemporary art to the region
• Inspiring the community through our targeted engagement programme.

Design a professional Development Programme for our Associate Artists

Associate Artists:

• Lead the planning and execution of our annual Associates exhibition
• Create and manage projects which impact our community.
• Proactively make connections between the strands of our programme.
• Create and maintain meaningful relationships with potential partners and stakeholders
• General
• Work to budgets.
• Working with the Director on reporting to key stakeholders.

Contact for information including Job Description

Chapel Arts Studios (CAS) is a socially engaged contemporary visual arts charity based in Andover, Hampshire. We present exhibitions, offer support to artists and run community participation opportunities