West Space has announced that the current Director of three years, Danny Lacy, is leaving to pursue independent curatorial projects and to undertake an Asialink residency in Singapore. They are searching for a new director, details below or on their website.
From West Space:
Danny has been an exemplary Director, leading and managing a complex and expanded artistic program. Patrick Pound, Chair of the West Space Board, says that “Danny has been a dynamic and deeply engaged leader of West Space. Art and artists were always at the core of his thinking and decision making. He has been a hugely dedicated and capable Director and we will all miss his calm and professional leadership.”
Lacy leaves behind a vibrant and energised West Space. Key achievements include removing rental-fees paid by exhibiting artists, securing multi-year funding from Creative Victoria for the first time in the organisations history, increased staffing and organisational capacity and overseeing the consolidation of creative and public programming.
“The experience of leading West Space over the past three years is a unique honour that I will always cherish” says Lacy. “Removing rental fees paid by artists is what I set out to do when I started back in 2012 and is an achievement I will always be proud of, as should the whole organisation. I have had the pleasure to work with so many great artists, meet many wonderful people and be re-acquainted with so many old friends in this role. Across the Board, Programming Committee, volunteers and particularly the staff, I’ve enjoyed working with such a supportive and dynamic team.”
West Space is looking for a new Director. We are looking for a dynamic and visionary person to lead and manage our exciting and diverse program of exhibitions and events.
Key responsibilities include leading and managing our artistic program, advocacy for the organisation, financial and human resource management, and the development of new creative projects. Competitive applicants will have a proven track record of experience in producing critically engaged cultural events, securing funding from a variety of sources, and dealing with stakeholders across the spectrum of our sector.
The position is 0.8 EFT and a full position description including the key selection criteria may be downloaded from our website.
Applications close Thursday 10 April 2015.
Please lodge applications that address the Key Selection Criteria via email to Patrick Pound, Chair of the West Space board, at Patrick@jfconsulting.com.au
Applications should include the names and contact details of two referees. If you have any questions please email Patrick Pound. Please note all shortlisted applicants will be advised on Tuesday 14 April, and interviewed on Monday 20 April.