area: Girvan
deadline: Friday 10 September 2010
Community arts group CRAG, is looking to employ two part-time freelance art workshop assistants to help deliver a series of lantern workshops in schools and community centres for Carrick Festival Of Light, Lore and Legend, which will take place on 6th Nov 2010. The workshops will be run throughout the week including some weekends and evenings, September – November 2010.
With an arts/crafts background, you will have good practical skills and previous experience of community arts projects would be beneficial though not essential. This project involves working with groups of all ages and abilities and the position would suit someone looking to gain further experience in community arts work. Duties include lantern making, assisting with workshops, preparation and other duties as required.
An easy-going friendly manner is essential as is the ability to use your own initiative and work both unsupervised and as a member of a team. Number of hours TBC, this will involve flexible hours and includes weekend working. Wage £8 per hour, on a self-employed basis. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Scotland check. To apply, please send CV to Lynda Gordon, Secretary, Carrick Rural Arts Group, c/o 26 Hamilton Street, Girvan, Ayrshire KA26 9EY. For further information email: crartsg@hotmail.com or phone Ingrid on 01465 715621.
Carrick Rural Arts Group - Arts/Crafts Project Worker (part time/temporary) - posted 02.9.2010 area: Girvan
deadline: Friday 10 September 2010
Community arts group CRAG is looking to employ two part-time freelance artists to lead a programme of lantern workshops in schools and community centres for Carrick Festival Of Light, Lore and Legend which will take place on 6th Nov 2010. The workshops will be run throughout the week including some weekends and evenings, September – November 2010.
With an arts/crafts background and an interest in performance, you will be able to demonstrate good practical skills and previous experience of community arts projects. This project involves working with groups of all ages and abilities. Previous experience of lantern making would be an advantage though a training week will take place in September. This position would suit someone looking to gain further experience in community arts practice. Duties include lantern making, workshops supervision, preparation and other duties as required.
An easy-going friendly manner is essential as is the ability to use your own initiative and work both unsupervised and as a member of a team. A driving licence and own transport is essential as the post involves travel. Number of hours TBC, this will involve flexible hours, and includes weekend working. Wage £15 per hour, on a self-employed basis. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Scotland check. To apply, please send portfolio of recent examples of your work (hardcopy or CD/disc) and CV to Lynda Gordon, Secretary, Carrick Rural Arts Group, c/o 26 Hamilton Street, Girvan, Ayrshire KA26 9EY. Further information is available by emailing crartsg@hotmail.com or phone Ingrid on 01465 715621.
Collective Gallery – Voluntary Projects Assistant - posted 20.8.2010 deadline: 10 September 2010
The Collective Gallery is looking for a Voluntary Project Assistant for a six-month post, volunteering for around 18 hours per week. This is an unpaid post, but there is a training budget and reasonable travel expenses will be met. Duties include: invigilation, exhibition installation, project work and day to day admin. For an application pack please tel: 0131 220 1260 or email: katesmith@collectivegallery.net or download from the Opportunities page at www.collectivegallery.net
Aberdeenshire Arts – Lead Artist (film/animation) - posted 20.8.2010 
area: Inverurie
deadline: 9 September 2010
Aberdeenshire Council Arts Team in partnership with Inverurie Health Development Group seek a Lead Artist specialising in film and/or animation to develop and deliver ‘Opening Up’, a project which will engage marginalised groups in Inverurie and, through the use of art and creative practice, consult and reflect on barriers which they experience in relation to participation in daily activities within the community.
Ultimately, the aim is to develop and produce a short film which will be a quality artwork in its own right, but which will also be used to raise awareness of the issues within the wider community and support change to address these. Fee £4000 (plus £2000 budget for materials). Start mid-Oct. Project duration-approx 3 months. For a brief and further information on how to apply visit www.aberdeenshirearts.org.uk
Travelling Gallery - Volunteers - posted 20.8.2010 
The Travelling Gallery is currently looking for volunteers to talk about exhibitions in the Travelling Gallery, often to groups of school children of all ages but also to members of the public. This may involve a lot of driving, getting from Edinburgh to wherever the Travelling Gallery happens to be, so you must be a safe and confident driver (you don't need to drive the gallery bus!). This is a great opportunity to learn about a gallery organisation, teamwork, contemporary art, art education and to travel and see Scotland. It is ideal for someone interested in a career in the visual arts and/or gallery education. It's also good experience in teaching or community work.
The Travelling Gallery will cover the cost of any expenses incurred while on tour, i.e. meals, travel and accommodation. The next exhibition starts touring in August and ends in December. For an informal chat about the volunteer programme please contact Alison Chisholm, Travelling Gallery Curator on tel: 0131 529 3682 or email: alison.chisholm@edinburgh.gov.uk, attaching your CV and a written statement saying why you want to work with them. www.travellinggallery.com
