Would you like be a part of The Sayle Gallery? The Island's leading contemporary art gallery is looking for a full-time manager/curator and an artist in residence to complement its existing staff and team of volunteers.
The Sayle Gallery, situated in the Villa Marina Colonnade on Harris Promenade in Douglas has an exciting series of exhibitions and events planned for the remainder of 2013 and for next year's Island of Culture, so if you'd like to be involved, now is your chance.
“I hope an interest in the visual arts is a given,” says Director Damian Ciappelli, “but our new manager will need more than that. As the job title 'manager/curator' suggests, it's a very varied role, encompassing admin, sales and liaising with the Gallery's artists, patrons and the general public, as well as curating exhibitions and the shop - so the ideal candidate will have great time management skills and an enthusiastic, unflappable and welcoming approach.” The successful candidate will play a key role in continuing the development of the Gallery as a centre for artistic excellence.
The Sayle Gallery opens 7 days a week and the manager's 36 hour contract will involve some weekend and evening work – as well as liaising with the band of volunteers who assist with the running of the Gallery.
Alongside this role, there is an Artist in Residence role available which is open to arts graduates who wish to develop their work in a gallery environment. The role attracts a ?10,000 bursary for the successful applicant.
Says Damian: “our two most recent Artists in Residence – Sarah Hendy and Hazel Walsh – were able to juggle their own work whilst dealing with the challenges of a hands on role within the Gallery.”
“Working in the Sayle Gallery, both on my own wearable art and in other roles, means that life is never dull,” comments Sarah. “It's been fun talking to visitors about my art and then shifting into another gear to talk about some of the other artists who display and sell work through the Gallery. I'd recommend the Artist in Residence post to any artist who would like the space to develop their own work, but still have the company of other staff and visitors.”
Details of the Manager/Curator role and the Artist in Residence are available from the Sayle Gallery at saylegallery@manx.net and the closing date for both is 20 May 2013. Those interested in either role should mark their email either 'Manager/Curator' or 'Artist in Residence'. Applications will be treated in confidence.
Location: The Sayle Gallery, Villa Marina Arcade, 1-3 Harris Promenade, Douglas, IM1 2HN
Opening times: 10am – 5pm Tue – Sat, 1.30 – 4.30pm Sundays, 1pm – 5pm Mondays
Admission: FREE
Telephone: 01624 674557
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