As Events Curator intern you will work closely with the director to oversee, manage and host a particular series of events including The Last Fridays organised by the South London Art Map, private views, artist talks, film screening, poetry reading and more.
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Posted: 03/08/2011
Tank is a dynamic space in which art is created, shown, tested and talked about. Tank is committed to presenting interesting and challenging contemporary art, produced by local and international artists. Focusing on installations, site specific and live art, we encourage experimentation, freedom of concept, technique, process, material and style. Founded in April 2009 Tank has hosted an ambitious program of exhibitions, talks, film screenings, workshops, performances and literary events.
As Events Curator intern you will work closely with the director to oversee, manage and host a particular series of events including The Last Fridays organised by the South London Art Map, private views, artist talks, film screening, poetry reading and more.
Duties will include building relationships with artists and local galleries, promoting the events, setting up and hosting and possibly writing. You will be very much a face of the gallery, representing Tank in the wider community and being a point of contact for those wishing to get involved with Tank.
Working at Tank can give you experience in one of the many exciting spaces in thriving South East London art scene and are especially interested in applicants who have a connection with the area.
As Events Curator you will be requested to commit to 1-2 shifts per week. The shifts can be flexible so as to work around the Tank programme.
One day shifts which will be from 1pm-6pm from Wed-Sunday.
One evening shifts (from 2pm-8pm or 4pm-10pm) on either a Wed, Thurs or Friday subject to the date of the event.
We are looking for people who are energetic and ambitious.
Excellent computer and writing skills are required.
Confident with great interpersonal skills.
A degree in the arts is desirable but not essential
An keen interest and knowledge of the arts is essential.
Duration: Three Months
The internships are voluntary, although we may be able to contribute towards travel expenses and are able to provide some food from the Ladywell Tavern, which which we are in partnership.
Please send your CV to Aoife at info@tanklondon.co.uk
