Open Programme Convenor - Glasgow International - (Fixed-Term) - GLA10230 Glasgow, Scotland
Job description
Job Description
Glasgow International (GI), Scotland's Biennial Festival of Contemporary Art is looking for an Open Programme Convenor to join us on a part time, fixed term contract for a period up to August 2024. As Open Programme Convenor, you will be joining us in a new role to support GI’s open programme, working towards the next edition of the festival in June 2024.
More about our Arts and Music teams
As Open Programme Convenor for GI, you’ll be joining Glasgow Life’s Arts & Music team. This team provides people with valuable and meaningful experiences through arts and music. Our high-quality services, world-class events and festivals benefit the people of Glasgow. We help people experience the benefits of taking part in cultural programmes and events. These contribute to Glasgow's visitor economy. We make sure everyone gets the most out of Glasgow Life and use culture to promote inclusion and happiness. Read more on our website. https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/arts-music-and-cultural-venues
About Glasgow Life
Glasgow Life is the charity which inspires people to lead richer, more active lives through culture and sport. Simply put, we believe that everyone deserves a great Glasgow life. We do this by delivering innovative cultural and sporting programmes and events which improve the mental, physical, and economic well-being of Glasgow. Glasgow Life also creates unforgettable experiences for tourists, strengthening the city’s visitor economy. We help put on world-class events, conferences and festivals which enhance Glasgow’s international reputation. Glasgow is the first city to be named European Capital of Sport twice sport and was also the first place in the UK to be named a UNESCO City of Music.
The role
As Open Programme Convenor - Glasgow International, you will be an integral part of the GI team by working to develop strategies of engagement for the communities of artistic practice that GI is currently, or is seeking, to work with, informed by the specific concerns and lived experiences of those communities. In particular, you will support festival projects that are part of GI’s Open Programme - taking place across different Glasgow venues, developed and organised by independent artists, curators, and organisations - ensuring projects organisers are supported throughout the application, development, production and presentation process as part of GI 2024. You will report to GI Festival Director, and work alongside the GI team.
If you are interested in joining us as Open Programme Convenor, you will need:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant professional experience
- Experience of working in festivals or contemporary arts spaces and/or arts in education/community settings
- Demonstrated knowledge of Glasgow’s visual art community
- Demonstrated experience of project management
- Ability to innovate, solve problems and develop new ideas collaboratively, and work as part of a team
- Demonstrated understanding of best practice in community engagement in a visual art context
You can read the full person specification for this role under the ‘
