Director | Blue Oyster

10 November 2010

Organisation/person name:

Blue Oyster Art Project Space

Work type:

Permanent: Full-Time

Work classification:

Director - Art

Job description:

The Blue Oyster exists to provide artists and audiences with a non-commercial and experimental contemporary art project space in Dunedin. We are currently seeking applications from dynamic individuals for the role of Director. The Director will develop an annual programme of exhibitions and related public programmes through proposals and researched curatorial projects and will manage all aspects of programme delivery and gallery operations.

We would like to hear from you if you have:

Knowledge and passion for contemporary art, both from New Zealand and overseas
An innovative approach to developing an exiting programme of exhibitions and off-site projects
Knowledge of arts funding within New Zealand
Good networking skills
Professional written and spoken communication skills
A relevant qualification
Highly developed administrative, financial and computer skills
The ability to work independently, as well as within a team
A willingness to wield a hammer and go the extra mile

A full job description is available by emailing blueoyster@blueoyster.org.nz
To apply submit a CV with two references, a covering letter and a writing sample (approx 500-750 words) by 5pm on Friday 3 December 2010 to blueoyster@blueoyster.org.nz
You must be available for an interview in the evening during the week beginning 6 December.

Opportunity location:

Dunedin, Otago

Key skills sought:

A full job description is available by emailing blueoyster@blueoyster.org.nz

This opportunity is:

Paid

Salary low $:

Salary high $:

Closing date:

Friday, 3 December 2010

Contact details:

Blue Oyster Art Project Space | www.blueoyster.org.nz | Ph 03 479 0197 | Basement, 24b Moray Place | PO Box 5903, Dunedin 9058

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