Freelance artist/maker needed for Craftspace Collective, Birmingham

Craftspace Collective

Associate Artist Opportunity Deadline 6^th January 2012

We are seeking to appoint a freelance artist/maker to work with the Craftspace Learning & Engagement Manager in facilitating and supporting the collective to;

·         realise their creative vision

·         organise themselves to effectively deliver the projects key initiatives

·         liaise with relevant partners, including community groups, business, publishers, artists, festivals and arts organisations

·         research and recruit artists/makers where appropriate

·         recruit the next generation of the Collective

·         identify and apply for discreet funding opportunities where applicable

Key Initiatives

·         1 day family workshop event in Northfield B’ham. Deadline March

·         Publication, “Textile Guerrilla Toolkit” design and print inspired by the Clothes Show Live intervention. Deadline May

·         Hay Book Festival, 1 day event – publication launch and young persons’ workshop. Deadline end of May

·         1 day family workshop event at Sparkbrook/Farm Park B’ham. Deadline TBC

·         1 day family workshop event in Erdington B’ham. Deadline TBC

·         3 day graduate event in St Philips Cathedral grounds (Pigeon Park). Deadline end of July

Management

The freelance post will be managed by Craftspace Learning & Engagement Manager

Period of work

15 days over a six month period. Regular days will not be specified, the position requires a flexible approach co-ordinated to the needs of the Collective and individual initiatives.

Fee

The fee is £200 per day plus travel and other expenses up to the value of £50. Craftspace is not VAT registered and therefore the stated fee must be inclusive of VAT. The Associate Artist may use Craftspace’s office facilities including a hot desk.

How to apply

Go to http://www.craftspace.co.uk/page.asp?fn=2&id=75&stp=11&grp=2&tab=0 to read the full brief and to the download page to download the expression of interest form.

Deadline and interview date

·         Friday 6^th January 2012, 12 noon: Expression of interest deadline

·         Tuesday 10^th January 2012: Informal interview (time to be confirmed) at the Custard Factory in Birmingham