Job Opportunity - Young Curator Creator Project (pilot project in Worcestershire schools)

Young Curator Creator Project (pilot project in Worcestershire schools)

Visual Artist Required (any art form)

 

From its base in Shropshire in the rural West Midlands, Meadow Arts commissions and sites new art works and produces temporary context responsive exhibitions throughout West Midlands and beyond.

 

Meadow Arts is undertaking a unique new education project with children and young people.  It will work with participants to explore contemporary art and how artworks look very different if shown on the white walls of a traditional exhibition space, as opposed to in a historic building or a church, or even in an old garden or woodland.  Meadow Arts’ aim is to encourage the children involved to comment on the context or environment of where art is shown.  This will often change or reinforce the meaning of an artwork; the work can 'comment' on the space while the space can accentuate the impact of a work.

 

We are seeking an artist who is willing to work with children and young people to investigate how the context in which art is placed affects it, using creativity as a tool.  As the lead artist on this project, you will be able to help children to interpret contemporary art and ignite their interest and creativity.  Though the workshops may not produce artworks as a direct outcome, you will inspire children to create their own art.

 

Please view the attached Artist’s Brief for further information about the project and how to apply. Expressions of interest must be submitted by Wed 22nd October.

 

Manda Graham

General Manager 

Meadow Arts

www.meadowarts.org

Normal work days: Mon – Thurs

Please note that the office is closed on Fridays.

 

Meadow Arts

Exceptional contemporary art in remarkable places

 

2014 programmes:

 

In partnership with National Trust:

Building Site

Hardwick Hall

In Another Light

Croft Castle

 

Public Commissions

Visit Meadow Arts Public Commissions in Herefordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire: public art by leading contemporary artists in unusual places

 

www.meadowarts.org

 

From its base in Shropshire in the rural West Midlands, Meadow Arts commissions

and sites new art works and produces temporary context responsive exhibitions

throughout West Midlands and beyond.

Visual Artist Required (any art form)

The Young Curator Creator Project - Artist’s Brief

“Exhibitions need not only take place in galleries, need not only involve

displaying objects. Art can appear where we expect it least.”

Hans Ulrich Obrist (Curator)

Meadow Arts is undertaking a unique new education project with children and young

people. It will work with participants to explore contemporary art and how a

rtworks

look very different if shown on the white walls of a traditional exhibition space, as

opposed to in a historic building or a church, or even in an old garden or woodland.

Meadow Arts’ aim is to encourage the children involved to comment on the context or

environment of where art is shown. This will often change or reinforce the meaning

of an artwork; the work can 'comment' on the space while the space can accentuate

the impact of a work.

We are seeking an artist who is willing to work with children and young people to

investigate how the context in which art is placed affects it, using creativity as a tool.

As the lead artist on this project, you will be able to help children to interpret

contemporary art and ignite their interest and creativity. Though the workshops may

not produce artworks as a direct outcome, you will inspire children to create their own

art.

You will work with our two partner schools in Worcester - a primary and secondary -

and take children and young people to see art in traditional and non-traditional

settings. The visits will then inspire new pieces of art for the schools. You will be

responsible for planning and devising the project and workshop content, in

collaboration with the schools.

You will work with both schools (potentially together) and the project will form the

basis of an Arts Award for some of the participants. A knowledge of Arts Award

would be an advantage but is not essential.

This is a pilot for Meadow Arts to be able to explore

what represents quality for

schools and students and what outcomes they value: As such, it will be evaluated by

our Arts Education Specialist with a view to us developing future opportunities.

You will be required to have a recent DBS and Public Liability insurance.

Artist fee

There are 4.5 days available at a rate of £250 plus travel (artists will be responsible

2

for their own tax and National Insurance).

Timescale

The project will take place during the Autumn Term 2014, workshop dates to be

negotiated between artist and schools.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a covering letter expressing your interest in this contract.

In your covering letter please outline how you feel your skills and experiences meet

the requirements outlined within this document.

Please send your CV and covering letter to

manda@meadowarts.org by 22nd

October 2014.

Interview:

We will contact interested artists by phone for a brief telephone interview

during the week of 27th October 2014.

If you wish to discuss the contract prior to expressing an interest, please contact

Manda Graham on

manda@meadowarts.org or 01584 891659 (Office open Mon –

Thurs).