Young Curator – South Square Centre
Paid at Real Living Wage £12ph
3days pw (22.5hrs pw) – 6-month placement
Starting November 2024.
South Square is seeking a Young Curator to join our team for a 6-month placement aimed at learning, developing skills and increasing confidence for a young person at the beginning of their career in contemporary visual arts. The Young Curator will get the opportunity to work across all aspects of the centre’s delivery including exhibitions, public realm projects, community-led projects, events and audience development. You’ll learn from an organisation which is gearing up for our biggest programme year ever – a programme for the UK City of Culture 2025.
The placement is open to young people aged 18-25yrs who have an active interest in pursuing a career in curatorial practice, arts management or arts production in the visual arts. The Young Curator will have the opportunity to assist on projects that will be part of the Bradford 2025 City of Culture programme.
About South Square Centre
South Square Centre is an arts, heritage and community centre in the heart of Thornton Village, Bradford, housed in former workers cottages. South Square is home to 3 exhibition spaces, 14 affordable studio spaces, a local history archive, framers, café and bar and community garden. The centre hosts community events for all ages, including an ongoing workshop & outreach programme.
Over the last 5 years South Square has undergone a transformation, raising £1.3m to renovate our Grade II listed building, triggering a community asset transfer of the building, delivering a 3-year heritage activity programme, improved outreach activities, visitors increased to 31,000 per annum.
The role will include:
- Curating and installing exhibitions, supporting the curator to care for artworks and to decide on the exhibition look & feel.
- Supporting the writing and presentation of interpretation including producing accessible formats.
- Supporting the design & delivery of events such as gallery openings, community events and workshops, alongside the Programme & Gallery Manager.
- Liaising with and attending meetings with programme team Programme Manager/Director, Freelance Artists, Organisational Partners.
- Collecting and collating feedback and project evaluation.
- Supporting day-to-day operations, being a friendly face of our organisation and a support for visitors attending the centre.
- Developing and supporting community workshops, including working with volunteers.
- Supporting marketing of exhibitions, events and workshops including; writing press releases, designing invites and marketing material, organising distribution of printed material, producing stories/content for online marketing.
Is this role for you?
We’re looking for an individual with some of the following qualities:
- Ability to work in a self-directed manner and show initiative.
- Excellent communication, written and IT skills.
- Knowledge and experience of the regional cultural scene in Bradford and its audiences.
- Experience and understanding of how to engage with a range of audiences.
- Interest or experience in organising/producing exhibitions, cultural or heritage projects.
- Understanding and knowledge of exhibitions, events and/or community projects.
- Experience using social media to promote events.
Essential criteria
- The position is only open to individuals 18-25yrs at the time of application.
- Priority will be given to those living in the Bradford district, but applications are open to those in the wider West Yorkshire area.
- This application is not open to international applicants.
- Those still studying are not eligible to apply unless their studies finish before the start date.
- Must be flexible to work some evenings and weekends.
A travel bursary can be provided to support individuals with the cost of public transport.
How to apply
Please submit a CV and a covering letter (max. 2 pages) outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role – feel free to also include images.
Applicants are also welcome to submit applications in audio or video format, files can be sent by WeTransfer or attached to an email. We request that they are within a duration of 15 minutes.
Applications should be sent to info@southsquarecentre.co.uk with ‘Young Curator Application’ in the subject line.
Would you like to speak with one of our team about the role? We will be hosting 2 online zoom drop-in sessions on the following dates:
Wednesday 25th September 3-5pm – Zoom Link
Tuesday 8th October 3-5pm – Zoom Link
Drop-in at any time to put your questions to the team. No booking required.
If there is any additional support you require which will help you to complete your application then please reach out to us.
Deadline
The deadline for applications is Thursday 17th October at 10am.
Interviews will take place WC 21st October on-site at South Square Centre.
Suggested start date: Tuesday 5th November 2024
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