Arts Programmer London, England
Job description
The RA is looking for a new creative Programmer with a passion for the visual arts to join the Public Programmes team. This role will focus on the planning and delivery of our programme of art-making onsite and online courses. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
In this role you will be responsible for programming the onsite and online art-making courses and classes. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in a creative public programme, working with contemporary artists, creators and teachers. The role will also involve supporting the wider public programme including the hybrid/livestreamed events.
We are currently delivering an ambitious digital project as part of the Bloomberg Digital Accelerator Programme. Part of our Bloomberg funded project is focused on meeting audiences where they are in digital spaces through online events. That means delivering high quality and great online events and reaching the most people possible. Part of this role will be to help deliver this ambitious and exciting programme.
About You
You will have experience of programming, planning and delivering art-making courses, both onsite and online. You will have knowledge of course or event organisation and coordination in an arts or cultural organisation. You will be organised, hard-working and self-motivated with the ability to prioritise effectively and an attention to detail. You will have excellent communication skills that enable you to build effective working relationships both with internal colleagues and visiting tutors and participants.
You will be confident with working with different computer packages, in particular PowerPoint and Excel, and online meeting platforms such as Zoom and MS Teams. A flexible approach to work is also essential and you must be available to work occasional evenings and weekends.
You will also have a genuine interest in art practice and in learning about and exploring different themes and ideas within the visual arts, and a commitment to inviting diverse voices to contribute to the adult learning public programme.
The RA dates way back to 1768 when a group of artists and architects persuaded King George lll to help them to ‘establish a society for promoting the Art of Design'. The original academy, in Pall Mall, was less than 10 meters long. Since then, there have been many changes, though the RA’s core purpose of bringing art and design to a broad audience and championing art and artists still holds true.
Today we are a contemporary art organisation hosting internationally acclaimed exhibitions and through investment in employee training and development, with courses such as Unconscious Bias, LGBTQ+ Awareness, Bystander, and Mental Health First Aid training, we are striving to foster a safe space for everyone through positive action. We also have Employee Network Groups, Ways In Groups, and an Employee Council so every employee has a voice and a way to feel heard by colleagues through the CEO.
The RA is truly a unique place, both as an attraction to our visitors, but also as a workplace. Our people are at the heart of all we do, and we support a broad and inspiring mix of departments; from exhibitions, curators, art handlers, researchers, publishers, and digital to schools and education, visitor welcome, fundraisers, and corporate support.
