Curatorial Internship – Design & Applied Arts
The Blumhardt Foundation / Creative New Zealand Curatorial Internship is a fixed-term contract, which can be carried out on a full-time or part-time basis (equivalent to 3 months FTE). The contract will commence in mid 2011.
The position has been developed to mentor and develop emergent curatorial practice in the areas of applied arts and design.
The 2011 Blumhardt Foundation / Creative NZ curatorial intern will work within The Dowse programmes team to research and develop an exhibition for the Gallery’s programme.
For more information contact: Cam McCracken, Director of The Dowse, cam.mccracken@huttcity.govt.nz
Applications are due by 5.00 pm 29 November 2010.
The ideal applicant will have:
- Research skills
- Interest and experience in the design or the applied arts (tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in art history, design, museum studies or other relevant area)
- Knowledge of contemporary craft/design practice
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- The ability to work as part of a creative team
- Published in the field
Research , curation, verbal/written communication skills, ability to work in a team, art history/design/museum studies
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The Dowse Art MuseumThe Dowse Art Museum presents a diverse exhibition programme of local, national and international contemporary artists and designers. Well established as one of New Zealand’s leading contemporary galleries, The Dowse celebrates creativity across a range of arts disciplines, including sculpture, jewellery, photography, architecture, craft and technology.
A dynamic calendar of public programmes complements each exhibition season with curators' and artists' talks, school holiday programmes and workshops attracting visitors of all ages.
Live performances include a monthly Late Lounge sessions that showcases New Zealand music in a relaxed, family friendly environment.
The Dowse building is a showcase of sustainable and innovative design and a meeting place for many communities – a place for performances, workshops, product launches, fashion parades, weddings and more. The Dowse houses twelve exhibition spaces, a café, shopette, an outdoor courtyard, a creative workshop specially designed for hands-on classes and a family lounge.
Full details on www.dowse.org.nz, www.facebook.com/thedowseartmuseum
Open: Mon–Fri 10am–4.30pm, Sat–Sun 10am–5pm
