Assemblage is a non-profit organisation which intends for the visual arts community of Johannesburg to connect, to share ideas, information and advice and to collaborate. It provides an inclusive forum where visual art students, graduates and professionals can network. Assemblage encourages production, participation, professionalism and the sharing of resources, knowledge and skills.
Job Description
Assemblage seeks a Curatorial Project Manager to work with the organisation as follows:
- 3-month contract with option for renewal
- Base monthly payment plus commission from artwork sales
- Part-time employment with flexihours
The successful candidate would be required to:
- Programme the Assemblage Project Space and project manage other Assemblage project opportunities, ie. external pop-up exhibitions or collaborations
- Liaise with artists and ensure all related exhibition material is received, collated and presented correctly
- Invite buyers to events
- Promote and follow up on artwork sales
- Produce marketing collateral for projects and exhibitions
- Ensure all projects and exhibitions are in line with Assemblage vision, mission and goals
- Pursue funding opportunities where appropriate
- Seek sponsorship for events
- Report to the Assemblage board of trustees on project outcomes
- Raise funds through sale of artworks at exhibitions, events and projects
The deadline for applications is 22 May 2017
To apply please send the following to info@assemblage.co.za by no later than Monday 22 May 2017:
- Letter of motivation
- CV
- 2 references
- Contact details
For more info about Assemblage visit their website
Assemblage reserves the right not to fill the advertised position. If you have not received a reply to your application by 31 May consider your application unsuccessful.