Volunteer Role: Exhibition Preparation & Installation Volunteer Support Person
Kerry Lowes, Peter Scott & Dean Chapman
Role Purpose
To assist the gallery curatorial team in exhibition preparation and installation.
Specific Tasks
Print mounting, framing, wall preparation (filling, sanding, painting), transporting framed images to and from exhibition spaces, picture hanging, captioning, visitor handout preparation and cleaning.
Skills and Qualities Needed
Essential qualities for this role are: Good physical fitness, willingness and ability to take detailed instruction, enjoy working as part of a team, some familiarity with using IT and willingness to learn; interest in documentary photography. Desired but not essential qualities for this role are experience in preparing exhibitions, painting & decorating, mounting, framing and hanging framed work.
Commitment
1-10 consecutive days every 8 weeks, Monday-Friday, 10am – 5pm.
Support and Training
Training will be given in all aspects of exhibition design, preparation and execution. Support will be available throughout.
Expectations
1* 2* 3* 4*
Location
Side Gallery, 9 Side, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3JE
How to Apply
Please send a CV and covering letter explaining why you are interested in this voluntary position to kerry.lowes@amber-online.com
Deadline
6pm, 21st June 2016.
Willingness to abide by Side Gallery’s policies Willingness to use support systems Co-operation with administrative tasks e.g. filling in expenses forms Commitment to attend on-going training.