FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHER IN RESIDENCE –  THE WATCH FACTORY, RESIDENTIAL EXTRA CARE LIVING, PRESCOT

ABOUT THE COMMISSION  

Open Eye Gallery are working in partnership with Community Integrated Care to establish a photographer in residence programme within the Extra Care setting of the Watch Factory building and its surrounding neighbourhood community.

A photographer/s will be commissioned to work on a year long project with local tenants, both living within the Watch Factory and its local area. The project aims to connect this recently developed heritage site with the local community, using the rich heritage of the building and associated archival imagery as a stimulus for discussion and creative activity. The majority of residents both within the Watch Factory and surrounding the building are Over55 but the project looks to explore intergenerational engagement throughout the activity.

The project will result in a permanent display of new photographic work, exhibited within the Watch Factory building. The longer-term aim is to establish a local photography group, who will continue to run as a self sustainable initiative once the photographer has finished their initial residency. 

Please download the full brief below.

Open Eye Gallery are hiring a Front of House and Events Assistant and an Assistant Creative Producer through the UK Government’s Kickstart Scheme. The Kickstart Scheme provides funding to create new jobs for 16 to 24 year olds on Universal Credit who are at risk of long term unemployment.

Both the Front of House and Events Assistant and an Assistant Creative Producer will work closely with the Open Eye Gallery team, assisting with day to day operations in their respective roles whilst developing practical skills and transferrable skills to prepare them for their future careers.

Please ask your job coach for more information on how to apply. 

Open Eye Gallery has a long established volunteer programme with a growing community focus. We are keen to encourage individuals from any cultural or educational background to apply we hope we can offer broad development opportunities.

  Retail

• Use of Point of Sale Systems
• Visual Merchandising
• Customer service

  Transferable skills

• Interpersonal development
• Public Speaking
• Leadership abilities
• Creative thinking
• Problem solving
• Research methodologies
• Organisation skills

Volunteers are an important and valued part of the Open Eye Gallery. Without volunteers Open Eye Gallery would not be able to offer high quality exhibitions and events to the public for free.  We want to ensure that volunteering at Open Eye Gallery helps you to achieve your goals, whatever they may be, and most of all that you enjoy the experience and feel like part of the team.

Open Eye Gallery provides free access to high quality, innovative and thought-provoking contemporary art from around the world. Gallery volunteers are a part of this creative environment and work amongst a team of engaging, committed and creative individuals. Volunteers play a key role in the day to day running of the Gallery, ensuring it is a welcoming and friendly place. Food and travel will be reimbursed up to £7.50 per day.

Check out our volunteer led publication PLATFORM here

Please download the following documents to apply and send completed applications to natalie@openeye.org.uk

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