{"id":4617,"date":"2019-06-01T08:43:42","date_gmt":"2019-06-01T06:43:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/skaneskonst.se\/?p=4617"},"modified":"2021-10-11T10:57:49","modified_gmt":"2021-10-11T08:57:49","slug":"ledig-tjanst","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/utv.skaneskonst.se\/en\/ledig-tjanst\/","title":{"rendered":"Position available"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Sk\u00e5nes konstf\u00f6rening is looking for a new curator<\/strong>
Time limited employment, 50% over 2 years.<\/strong>
Starting date: January 1, 2020<\/strong>
Last date to apply: August 1, 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

About Sk\u00e5nes konstf\u00f6rening<\/strong>
Sk\u00e5nes konstf\u00f6rening is a platform and an art gallery for contemporary art, educational activities, and other cultural events in Seved, S\u00f6dra Sofielund, in Malm\u00f6, Sweden. The organisation supports diverse artistic positions and critical discussion, both through locally anchored projects and international exchange. One of the main objectives of the organization is to support contemporary art practices from the Sk\u00e5ne Region.
Sk\u00e5nes konstf\u00f6rening is a non-profit organization supported from Malm\u00f6 Stad, Region Sk\u00e5ne and Swedish Arts Council. It is led by a director who works closely with the curator, communicator\/ coordinator, and other staff. The staff is employed by the board of Sk\u00e5nes konstf\u00f6rening which is responsible for the overall economy and vision of the organization, together with the director.<\/p>\n

Profile<\/strong>
During the two-year term, the curator is responsible for four exhibitions per year (eight in total during the two-year term) including program and events. In addition to the curatorial program, Sk\u00e5nes konstf\u00f6rening\u2019s operations also consist of stipend exhibitions, educational activities, and external events. These additional programs are led by other employees or representatives from the board.
The curatorial program should be shaped according to a specific curatorial vision or inquiry but also reflect the overall mission of the institution. In addition, the program should constitute a strong contribution to contemporary art discourses (regional, national and international) and relate to current political and social issues.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Work assignments and schedule<\/strong>
The curator is responsible for research and planning leading up to eight exhibitions including surrounding program\u00a0in regard\u00a0to the exhibition budget and in dialogue with the director and communicator\/coordinator. The curator leads the work during the installation periods in collaboration with the staff.
The curator has regular contact with artists and guests while planning their participation in the programs. Practical and administrative tasks (i.e. shipping, travel, insurance etc) are a shared responsibility, divided between the staff.
The curator is responsible for producing relevant exhibition texts and is working in dialogue with Sk\u00e5nes konstf\u00f6rening\u2019s communicator\/coordinator\u00a0with text- and image material for marketing and communication purposes.\u00a0
Working hours are flexible but the curator is expected to be working in-office at Sk\u00e5nes konstf\u00f6rening. The curator participates in weekly staff meetings and is present during openings and events part of the curatorial program. Evening hours occur.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Competences<\/strong>
Good team worker. Ability to work with limited resources. Experience of working with a budget. Knowledge of financing exhibitions and project (for example through applying for public and private funding.) Fluency in English, oral and written. Knowledge of other languages is desirable.<\/p>\n

Previous experience\u00a0<\/strong>
Relevant education in art history, cultural studies and\/or fine arts. Documented work with curatorial projects. Experience of working with pedagogy and outreach within the art field is desirable.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Application<\/strong>
In the application, please include:
\u2013 Your resume listing your competences and previous work experiences.
\u2013 A letter of motivation introducing your curatorial vision for Sk\u00e5nes konstf\u00f6rening and the topics you are interested in exploring during the positition\u2019s two-year term. You may also briefly describe a proposal for an exhibition. Letter of motivation, maximum 1000 words.
\u2013 A PDF portfolio with realized projects, including visual documentation as well as an excerpt from an exhibition text, critical essay or similar (maximum 500 words). Portfolio maximum five A4 pages.\u00a0<\/p>\n

References<\/strong>
Please include contact information for at least two professional references.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Submit\u00a0<\/strong>
Send your application via email no later than August 1 to: curator@skaneskonst.se<\/p>\n

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