Deadline
for applications: May 15 2015
artSPACE durban, in collaboration with the Visual Arts
Network of South Africa (VANSA), is inviting applications for a seven-month
paid internship programme starting June 1, 2015.
This internship programme is a hands-on skills development
programme, offering experiential learning, practical engagement in real-time
art projects, with increasing levels of responsibility within the organisation
as the internship progresses. Self-motivation, good communication and
interpersonal skills are essential to engage and interact within
inter-disciplinary practices.
Duties would include day-to-day running of the organisation;
general gallery administration; tracking project deadlines; communications with
various stakeholders; management and development of the Gallery as well as attendance
of exhibition openings and events.
Skills required include planning, coordination and managing
events; coordination of Workshops, art exhibitions, events programme; database
updates, and archiving of completed projects.
Applicants should have a Degree / Diploma in Fine Arts; organisation
& planning skills and basic computer skills. Photoshop skills would be
advantageous as would good communication skills and basic administration.
The duration of the 2015 programme runs from June 1 to
December 31. The intern will work at artSPACE durban during the course of each
week to receive training in all aspects of the gallery business and will be
expected to take part and participate in all aspects of the organization.
artSPACE durban is a more traditional gallery and the
experience gained through the work will focus on administrative and curatorial
aspects of the organization. The intern will also focus on event management. Towards
the end of the internship the intern will be given the task and opportunity to
be responsible for an exhibition at artSPACE durban. artSPACE durban has been
working with and supporting young artists as well as established artists for over
11 years.
Remuneration would be R4,000 basis for 20 hours per week.
All applications to be sent by e-mail, post or by hand by May
15, 2015. Interviews will be held from May 18 to 22.
For more information contact artSPACE durban at 3 Millar
Road (off Umgeni Road), Durban, South Africa. Postal Address: PO Box 50068,
Musgrave Road, Durban 4062. Contact 031 312 0793 or email: info@artspace-durban.com or visit www.artspace-durban.com
and www.artworksartspace.blogspot.com/
This internship
programme is made possible through the generous support of VANSA/Africalia.