Opportunities
Our current opportunities at Open Eye Gallery and partnering organisations.
OPEN CALL: FIRE IT UP FUND
The Ant Clausen Fire it up Fund – a new £20,000 award to help young people get into the creative industries – has opened for applications.
Announced last Summer, the Fund is in memory of Liverpool based photographer and film maker Ant Clausen who tragically died last year in his native New Zealand. The Fund is open to anyone aged 16 – 25 who lives, works or studies in the Liverpool City Region and is looking for help to kick start a career in the creative industries.
Uniquely, as well as offering financial support the Fund will work with award winners to create a bespoke 12 month plan to help with their progress which could include mentoring, training and making available opportunities and events which can be hard for someone starting out to get access to.
The main partner in the fund is the Open Eye Gallery alongside official supporters ACC Liverpool Group and Bold Street Coffee.
Applications are open now until 26 March 2024, all details can be found at fireitupfund.com
Sarah Fisher, Director at Open Eye Gallery said:
‘Everyone involved in setting up this Fund has been inspired by the way that Ant led his life and built his career. Our ambition is not to just provide financial support to people, but to create a relationship between our partners and the award winners that is fun, straightforward and full of energy. I think that the chance to help young people get their foot into the creative industries should be because of their talent not because of who they know or where they studied is a very powerful thing and one that we are hugely proud to be partners in.’
Board Member
Open Eye Gallery is dedicated to building an open and inclusive organisation, with a team that represents the different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills from the communities we serve. We are looking to recruit new Board Members to join our team.
Our Board of Trustees are volunteers who oversee, shape and support everything we do. For example, our Board provides direction and challenge to the leadership team, monitors any risks to the organisation, and plays a major part in shaping Open Eye Gallery’s future.
Our Board meets four times per year, with some additional time required to review papers and attend sub-committee meetings. The appointment will be for a term of three years, with the option to renew for a second term. As a Board Member you might also attend events and exhibitions hosted by Open Eye Gallery or our partners.
Our Board meetings do have a formal structure, but it is a process of collaboration where everyone has a voice. Open Eye Gallery is a learning organisation, working collaboratively to expand our knowledge through creative risk taking, and acknowledging that everyone brings something to the table.
We welcome applications from all interested parties. We are particularly interested in those with specialist skills and experience in digital communications, the environment and sustainability, and different roles within the business sector, with knowledge of charities welcome.
Becoming a Board Member is a voluntary position, travel expenses to board meetings will be reimbursed. Board Meetings take place at Open Eye Gallery, Liverpool, with the option to attend remotely if in person attendance is not possible.
Board members are required to:
- Regularly attend and contribute to Board meetings, any delegated subcommittee meetings and team away days;
- Ensure that adequate preparation is made for meetings by reading and examining all relevant papers, reports and budgets;
- Input meaningfully to the strategic thinking of the gallery;
- Input, agree and approve artistic and business objectives;
- Ensure the charity’s work is inline with the Articles of Association;
- Contribute to agenda items as part of our learning organisation;
- Attend key exhibitions and events, championing Open Eye Gallery to potential and existing funders and partners.
Person specification:
- An enthusiasm for the work of Open Eye Gallery and a commitment to the organisation’s core values, aims and objectives;
- Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort;
- Preparedness to offer personal and business skills to support the work of the team;
- Ability to assimilate complex information, often in report format;
- Ability to work collaboratively with other Board Members, and Open Eye Gallery team;
- Ability to put forward opinions and build trust and respect with colleagues and stakeholders;
- Open-mindedness and ability to take a view across the full range of issues;
- Ability to take responsibility for decisions made.
We are open to applicants who feel they may not fit all the criteria – if you feel you have relevant experience to bring to the role please do get in touch.
Full Board Member Recruitment Pack is attached.
To apply, please submit the following information to jobs@openeye.org.uk:
- Application Form (attached)
- Please fill in our anonymous Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.
Email: jobs@openeye.org.uk. Post: Open Eye Gallery, 19 Mann Island, Liverpool Waterfront, Liverpool, L3 1BP. If you would prefer an alternative way of applying (e.g., by sending a video, or arranging a casual discussion about the role) please reach out to Natalie Meer on email: natalie@openeye.org.uk.
We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds, and we fully recognise the value of a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities. We are particularly keen to hear from people of color, and those living with disabilities.
Closing Date: Sunday 5 May at midnight.
Successful candidates will be invited to an informal interview where you can tour the latest exhibition and meet the team. Interviews to take place on Thursday 16 May. Please let us know in your application email if you have any access requirements.
Young Board Member
We would love to have a younger person’s perspective on our Board, to bring fresh insight, energy and lived experience to our team. We are looking for someone between the age of 18-27 – you could be a student, creative practitioner or participant on one of our projects. We would like to know what you are most passionate about and interested in. For example, you may be interested in the environment and climate crisis, digital communications, technology or how galleries are run.
Full Board Member Recruitment Pack is attached.
To apply, please submit the following information to jobs@openeye.org.uk:
- Application Form (attached)
- Please fill in our anonymous Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
Email: jobs@openeye.org.uk. Post: Open Eye Gallery, 19 Mann Island, Liverpool Waterfront, Liverpool, L3 1BP. If you would prefer an alternative way of applying (e.g., by sending a video, or arranging a casual discussion about the role) please reach out to Natalie Meer on email: natalie@openeye.org.uk.
We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds, and we fully recognise the value of a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities. We are particularly keen to hear from people of colour, and those living with disabilities.
Closing Date: Sunday 5 May at midnight.
Successful candidates will be invited to an informal interview where you can tour the latest exhibition and meet the team. Interviews to take place on Thursday 16 May. Please let us know in your application email if you have any access requirements.
OPEN CALL: THE STORY OF LIVERPOOL THROUGH ITS TREES
We are inviting the public to help us create a history of the Liverpool City Region through its trees. Its resilience, strength and its diverse and fascinating story.
We started by asking a broad cross section of people, from historians to tree professionals to family members, to share a story about a tree that was important to them. We want this project to grow and expand, so now we’re asking for your stories. Take a picture of a tree that means something to you and upload it here, along with a few words about what makes it important.
GUEST RETAILER
We are inviting independent retailers, designers, illustrators and makers to submit pop-up shop proposals for our small, but perfectly formed gallery gift shop. We support local and regional artists/makers/creative entrepreneurs by offering a platform for promotion and sales. We are looking for design conscious products to sell in our shop: books, stationary, homewear, gifts and everything in between! Your merchandise should sit well alongside our contemporary publications, cameras and photography accessories. Please submit your proposals with a link to your website and images of your products together with pricing information to info@openeye.org.uk