Category: Opportunity

Call for expressions of interest for community reference committees for City of Port Phillip

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The City of Port Phillip is seeking expressions of interest for four Council Reference Committees. As part of its commitment to good governance, quality decision-making and community participation, Council has a range of committees with community and external representation. Reference Committee positions are voluntary and terms run from 2017 – 2019. Art Acquisition Reference Committee – provides advice and expertise to Council’s visual art acquisition program Rupert Bunny Foundation Visual Arts Fellowship Reference Committee – provides recommendations for the allocation of the Rupert Bunny Fellowship to artists Cultural Heritage Reference Committee - provides advice in relation to cultural heritage and…

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Jobs, Funding and Season’s Greetings

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The Nativity, Hans Kamensetzer, c. 1470 linden, h 60.0cm × w 55.0cm × d 30.0cm.

This will be the last post for a few weeks over the Christmas  and New Year break. As always you can find me on Twitter and Facebook where I will post anything of interest I spot over the break. Below are some last opportunities for the year, and good luck to anyone squeezing job, funding application and abstract writing into their festive period. I want to thank everyone for reading, commenting, subscribing and sharing posts. It is honestly a pleasure to have spent another year highlighting the many and varied events, exhibitions, publications focused on art and art history happening…

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Emerging Curator Program and Emerging Maker Program at Craft Victoria | Applications now open

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EMERGING CURATOR PROGRAM Due date is Friday 20 January 2017.  Expressions of Interest are accepted from Victorian-based emerging curators (in the first 5 years of career) to oversee the curatorial management of the emerging maker exhibitions that will run from 22 April to 27 May, 2017. These applications will be considered by an exhibition advisory committee that includes the Craft Director, Craft Exhibitions Manager, Craft Grants Manager and a representative from Craft’s Board of Management as well as two independent artists or curators. The emerging curator will be mentored through the project by Craft Exhibitions - Curator Manager Olivia Poloni.…

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Opportunity | BLINDSIDE Calling for Nominations for new Board Member

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BLINDSIDE IS CALLING OUT FOR A DYNAMIC AND ENERGETIC BOARD MEMBER TO FILL THE ROLE OF DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR BLINDSIDE is an independent contemporary arts space located in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD. For over a decade BLINDSIDE has supported and promoted contemporary art practice and a thriving arts community through exhibitions, events, workshops and critical writing. We are seeking a committed individual who are passionate about contemporary art practice, and willing to give their time on a voluntary basis towards an organisation that is focused on innovative practice that provokes, inspires and challenges. THE BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP BLINDSIDE provides a grassroots…

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Artist Residency | Monash University Prato Centre

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The Monash University Prato Centre is once again offering its Italian residency for 3 months from September 2017. Open to Australian practitioners, the residency includes airfare, artist fee, studio and accommodation at the Monash University Prato Centre in Tuscany. Applications are welcomed from emerging and mid-career Australian artists, for a new project or inquiry that relates to the Prato context. The residency is offered in conjunction with the Monash faculty of Art Design & Architecture (MADA) and the Monash University Museum of Art | MUMA. Previous residents include David Rosetzky, Laresa Kosloff, Pat Foster & Jen Berean and Charlie Sofo. For information on…

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Heide Museum of Modern Art | Call for Volunteers

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Heide is currently recruiting for volunteers at Heide and would love to hear from you if you would like to be involved. Playing a vital role in the daily operations of the Museum, volunteers are valued members of the Heide team. In supporting the Museum, volunteers have the opportunity to become part of the Heide community and form a deeper connection with inspiring art, architecture and landscape. HOW TO BECOME A VOLUNTEER 1. Attend a volunteer information evening on Wednesday 27 July at 6pm to learn more about the Heide Volunteer Program and meet staff and current volunteers. Please confirm your…

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Jobs, Funding, Calls for papers | Art History and Curatorship | 24th June 2016

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Jobs Australia and New Zealand Head of School: Art, Architecture and Design, University of South Australia - deadline 22nd July 2016 Manager, Asia Pacific Design Library, State Library of Queensland - deadline 29th June 2016 Manager, Art Gallery, University of the Sunshine Coast - deadline 3rd July 2016 Registrar, Canterbury Museum (New Zealand) - deadline 17th July 2016 International Lecturer, Art History & Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Essex - deadline 17th July 2016 Funding and Prizes Brett Whiteley Travelling Art Scholarship (for artists between the ages of 20 and 30) - deadline 8th July 2016 Fellowships at the National Humanities Center (North Carolina) - deadline…

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Castlemaine Art Museum Inc. is Seeking Inaugural Board Directors

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From the Castlemaine Art Museum: This Not-for-Profit (profit for purpose) organisation is to be incorporated on 1 July 2020 and is seeking four (4) Directors to appoint to its Board. Castlemaine Art Museum (CAM) is an exciting and energetic organisation based in Castlemaine (population ~7,000), Central Victoria. It was founded in 1913, as the Castlemaine Art Gallery and Historical Museum and has a unique collection of Australian art and fascinating historical artefacts reflecting the early history of the district. It offers a high quality and diverse program of visual art. Castlemaine is now heralded as a destination for the arts, with…

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