Visual Artists
Fruitmarket Gallery, Edinburgh
The Fruitmarket Gallery is seeking visual artists to form an integral part of a creative team, which will deliver an innovative art education and exhibition project in 2009/2010. The artists will deliver sustained drawing tuition to pupils based in two primary schools and develop collaborative artworks.
Gaelic Speaking Visual Artist (Edinburgh)
Gaelic Speaking visual artist (Skye and Lochalsh) 80 days work from March 2009 until July 2010. Fee: £7,500 - £10,000 dependent on experience. A visual arts degree, fluency in Gaelic, and experience of delivering arts education work are essential for both posts.
Apprentice Visual Artist (Edinburgh)
50 days work from March 2009 until July 2010. Fee: £4000 Open to a recent visual arts graduate with fluency in Gaelic who is seeking to gain experience in arts education.
The Gallery is also seeking Visual Artists, Sculptors, Filmmakers, Animators to deliver a range of gallery education projects in 2009 - 2010.
For further information on these opportunities and submitting, please email; Tracy Morgan, Education Manager, The Fruitmarket Gallery, 45 Market Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1DF E: education@fruitmarket.co.uk
Deadline for all submissions: Monday 5 January 2009.
Ceannard / Manager
Feis Rois
£27,342 - £36,500
Fèis Rois, a unique traditional music development agency with SAC Foundation status, is seeking to appoint an inspirational and dynamic leader to our most senior position, Ceannard (Manager).
Based in the Highlands, you will consolidate our position as the largest fèis in Scotland and ensure we continue to develop innovative ways of delivering traditional music in Ross-shire and Scotland. The successful applicant will have outstanding abilities in running a small business, experience of event organisation and delivery, and of working with young people. Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential, as are experience in motivating volunteers, and media promotion and liaison.
The post holder will be required to demonstrate flexibility in approach to duties and the ability to work under pressure and on their own initiative. Enthusiasm for the traditional arts, Gaelic language, and for working with young people is desirable.
For a job description and application form please contact Fèis Rois Ltd, 5 Business Centre, 1 Castle Street, Dingwall IV15 9HU on 01349 862600 or e-mail fios@feisrois.org
The closing date for applications is 5pm on 19th January 2009.
Traditional Arts and Crafts Tutors
South Lanarkshire Council
£16.81 per hour
South Lanarkshire Council's Arts Development Team are looking for casual tutors with traditional arts and crafts experience in specific areas of felt-making, silk painting, and textiles.
Please forward your CV with relevant experience and areas of specialism to the email address below:
jane.mccann@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Transition Director
Scottish Traditions of Dance
3 days per week, £25,000 pro rata
Scottish Traditions of Dance Trust (STDT) is seeking a dynamic self-starter. Diplomatic and effective communication skills at senior level are required, as is a track record in arts management with particular emphasis on fundraising and income generation. Finance skills are essential.
The Transitional Director will work with the Board of Directors to reposition STDT in the current financial climate. This is a 1 year fixed term contract.
f you would like to discuss the position on an informal basis before application please contact Angela Dreyer-Larsen on 01259 218444
A full application pack is available from:
S.T.D.T.
Speirs Centre, Primrose Street
Alloa, Clackmannanshire
FK10 1JJ.
www.stdt.org
Closing date: 22nd December
Gaelic Leader
CNSA
Gaelic leader/ leaders are required for two Gaelic Parent and child groups around Inverness; 'Cròileagan Chùil Lodair' and Clann Beaga, both meet at Smithton Free Church Hall, on Tues & Thurs mornings and Friday mornings. One leader could do both groups or would also consider separate leaders for different days/groups.
If you are a Gaelic speaker, we need you, have you experience of working with young children or families or just interested in helping; then please contact CNSÀ on 01463 225469 or Ceitidh on 01862 894304.
Training and support will be given.