Wakefield Theatre Trust
Non-executive Chair of the Board
Wakefield Theatre Trust owns and manages the Theatre Royal Wakefield, and is currently seeking a new chair for the Board of Directors.

The Theatre Royal is a Grade II* listed building. It was purchased by the Trust in 1981 and re-opened following major restoration in 1986. Over the past 24 years the theatre has been operating continuously as both a receiving and producing house, and more recently has developed a considerable reputation for its education and community engagement work, primarily within the communities of Wakefield District. Capital plans include further restoration of the present building and a new extension which will provide greatly enhanced facilities for audiences, staff and artists.

We are looking for someone who is charismatic, has a strong interest in the arts (and performance in particular), business experience in the cultural sector or comparable fields and is prepared to devote significant time and energy to ensuring that the theatre continues to flourish whilst acknowledging the challenges of the current economic climate.

If you feel you could make a significant contribution to our future development, then we would like to hear from you. A full information pack is available and the closing date for receipt of completed applications is Monday 30 August 2010. As a charitable trust there is no remuneration attached to the role although reimbursement of expenses will be considered in appropriate cases.

To request an information pack please contact Craig Baldwin, Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, Wakefield, W.Yorkshire WF1 2TE Tel: 01924 215 531.
Email: craig.baldwin@theatreroyalwakefield.co.uk

The Nuffield Theatre, Southampton

BOARD MEMBERS

The Nuffield makes award winning theatre, tours nationally and internationally, and presents some of the best companies from the UK and abroad at its Southampton home. We are recruiting new Board members with a real commitment to the development of this highly successful company

We would like to hear from people with skills and experience in business, the public sector, professional experience of the performing arts, fundraising and who can commit up to two evenings a month to attend meetings and advocate for the company.

Closing Date: 30 July
More Info: www.nuffieldtheatre.co.uk or contact Alison Thurley: 023 8031 5500 ex.205 / email alison.thurley@nuffieldtheatre.co.uk

If you have a passion for contemporary art and established contacts with collectors and curators within the contemporary art world, Vane gallery would like to hear from you.

Required Experience

You will:

· Have a passion for art and a good understanding of the contemporary art world
· Be self motivated and able to work on your own initiative as well as in close co-operation with the Creative Director of Vane
· Be an experienced art world professional with good existing contacts
· Have exemplary customer relationship management skills
· Have knowledge of sales contracts and invoice procurement relating to art sales

Terms of Contract

The fee is £16,000 inclusive of VAT: £8,000 to March 2011, with a further £8,000 from April 2011 – March 2012 (subject to achieving the necessary milestones).

Travel and accommodation, where required, will be agreed in advance and reimbursed at cost.

The post is to be worked remotely. The successful applicant will be expected to use their own premises, telephone, computer and other equipment and materials as necessary. However, he/she will be expected to visit Vane’s Newcastle gallery for occasional reporting and for promotional events.

The contract is subject to bonus payments if sales targets are exceeded.

For a full job description and application requirements please request a brief from Paul Stone, Creative Director paul@vane.org.uk

Further information on Vane and our artists’ work can be viewed at: www.vane.org.uk

Vane is committed to equal opportunities

Supported by the National Lottery through Arts Council England

Closing date: 5pm Monday 2 August 2010

NORTH LANDS CREATIVE GLASS

Innovation and Business Development Director

Salary - £30,000 to £35,000 depending on experience

North Lands Creative Glass (NLCG) is one of the world’s leading creative glass studios, with international and local artists taking part in its masterclasses, conference, residency and regular tuition programme.

We are looking for a dynamic person to lead a step change in the organisation; heading an ambitious development programme, raising its profile and building on its strong 15 year reputation to create a sustainable financial and creative base from which to take NLCG forward.

You are likely to have considerable business experience, perhaps in the creative industries, but not necessarily. You’ll certainly be motivated, focused, determined and experienced at hitting targets and working on your own initiative.

Supported by a small team and the NLCG Board of Directors, the role will involve creating new, innovative, national and international creative and business partnerships, developing new income streams, marketing NLCG and its products, and managing a capital development programme.

The post is based at North Lands Creative Glass in Lybster in Caithness and is part financed by The Scottish Government and the European Community Highland LEADER 2007 – 2013 Programme, Creative Scotland, and Highlands & Islands Enterprise.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 5pm, Thursday 5th AUGUST.

For more information and a job description contact: Lorna MacMillan, North Lands Creative Glass, Quatre Bras, Lybster, Caithness KW3 6BN, Tel 01593 721229, email info@northlandsglass.com www.northlandsglass.com

Artistic Producer at UK Centre for Carnival Arts
Fixed term two years, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £38,110 - £41,200 (depending on experience)

The UK Centre for Carnival Arts (based at Luton, Bedfordshire) provides a pioneering space for the creative, vibrant and talented UK carnival sector to raise the status of, and access to, carnival arts.

We are seeking a highly organised, creative and well connected individual to develop and build up UKCCA annual events programme in the centre, linking these to national carnival related events, initiatives and emerging opportunities including Luton international carnival. We are seeking a candidate that has a successful track record working alongside venues, networks, event organisers and artists to deliver exciting, innovative and creative carnival arts events and street based exhibitions, showcases and perhaps competitions.

This is a new, exciting and dynamic position in UKCCA senior management team if you feel your skills match our expectations please telephone 01582 437100 to request an application pack or email maggie@carnivalarts.org.uk

The UKCCA is an equal opportunities employer and job sharing will be considered.

Closing date: 30th July 2010
Interview date: 6th August 2010

Senior Curator
£32,000 – £35,000

Based in Colchester, firstsite is a leading visual arts organisation for the East of England, building a reputation over the last 15 years for presenting new work to new audiences through its integrated artistic, artists’ support and learning programmes. In 2011 firstsite will take occupancy of its new purpose-built venue.

We are inviting applications to join our Senior Management Team to manage and drive the organisation’s artistic and artists’ support programme. You will be joining firstsite at an exciting time, as the new building nears completion, and will play a major role in developing its ambitious programme, partnerships, and local and international profile. You will have demonstrable leadership and managerial experience within a curatorial context and have the ability to manage and oversee complex projects. You will possess excellent communication and administrative skills.

To apply, please send a copy of your CV and covering letter to: Recruitment @ firstsite,
4 – 6 Short Wyre Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1LN
Closing Date: Friday 9 July 2010
For further information please visit: www.firstsite.uk.net

The Philharmonia Orchestra’s Arts Management Training Programme offers a unique opportunity to gain inside-track experience in this highly competitive field, within one of the world’s premier arts organisations. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about music and the performing arts, and committed to making a career in arts management and administration.

We are offering 6 month, full-time training placements in our Concerts, Development, Marketing, Education and Digital departments. The Concerts and Development trainee positions are already vacant, and we are looking for people to start within the next few weeks. The Marketing, Education and Digital positions will be vacant between August and October but we welcome applications from now onwards (please see our website for full details of closing dates). This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates keen to establish a career in arts administration to gain comprehensive training with one of the UK’s major symphony orchestras.

Please see our website www.philharmonia.co.uk/vacancies/ for full details.

The Philharmonia Orchestra is committed to equal opportunities. We are working to achieve diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Contract Type: 6 month placement

Closing Date: Concerts Trainee: 11 June 2010; Development Trainee: 18 June 2010; Marketing Trainee: 28 June 2010; Digital Trainee: 31 July 2010; Education Trainee: 31 August 2010

Latin America Calling?

Volunteering With a Creative Angle
BOLIVIA    PERU     COSTA RICA     GUATEMALA 

If you have 2 weeks to 6 months free get in touch to see how you could be Creatively Changing lives in 2010.

Teach Drama in an Orphanage in the Sacred Valley Peru, photography to children in a Costa Rican village, run a dance project in a Mayan community in Guatemala, design a website for a street arts project or paint a mural with abandoned children in Bolivia.

enquiries@creative-corners.com
www.creative-corners.com 0208 432 6621

Join our growing team! We are an independent Gallery supported by the Arts Council, with an excellent reputation for work in contemporary art.

Trustees Voluntary

To help govern and shape the vision of the Gallery, with the Board and the Director, and to share your expertise as an artist, retailer or arts educationalist.

Closing date 27 April 2009 download information from www.burystedmundsartgallery.org
e-mail enquiries@burystedmundsartgallery.org or telephone Natalie Sinnadurai on 01284 762081

The Trust strives to be an Equal Opportunities Employer
charity no: 810207 company limited by guarantee: 01050676

Volunteer intern - 2 or 3 days per week for three months

Application deadline 5pm Monday 8th February 09

Email applications ONLY on the application form provided (no CV’s)

peter@hoxtonhall.co.uk or 02076840060