July – September 2018

This summer, as part of the city’s China Dream season, we are proud to present an exhibition of cutting edge contemporary Chinese art that celebrates Liverpool’s strong relationship with our twin city, Shanghai.

This Is Shanghai is an exhibition of work by leading and emerging contemporary artists from Shanghai, reflecting on the urban and cultural transformation of the city.

Culture Liverpool in partnership with Open Eye Gallery are welcoming a fresh team of people to help enhance the visitor experience.

Volunteers will play a key role in the day to day running of the exhibition space, making it a welcoming and friendly environment. No previous experience or specialist knowledge is required, as full training will be provided. All we ask for is commitment, an interest in art, and, above all, a willingness to be the face of This Is Shanghai for the public.

Your duties will include greeting and directing visitors around the exhibition, helping visitors to engage with the exhibition by providing background information on the artworks, and invigilating the gallery spaces.

In return for your time you’ll gain work experience and develop your skills, as well as the chance to improve your career prospects through networking, and a valuable insight into an art gallery setting, all while working with a great team of like-minded people.

Travel expenses will be reimbursed up to £7.50 per day. We ask for a commitment of 1 day per week, 9:45 am – 5:15 pm (7.5 hours, with a 30 minute lunch break).

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If you want to be part of this exciting project, please fill out the form below and return it to olivia@openeye.org.uk

The deadline for applications is 10pm, Wednesday 3rd July 2018, but applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience. We will be holding induction meetings (you’ll only need to attend one, so please specify if you have a preference) on Friday 6th July and Saturday 7th July. Volunteer training will take place on Monday 9th July.

Your duties will include greeting and directing visitors around the exhibition, helping visitors to engage with the exhibition by providing background information on the artworks, and invigilating the gallery spaces.

In return for your time you’ll gain work experience and develop your skills, as well as the chance to improve your career prospects through networking, and a valuable insight into an art gallery setting. You will also be invited to social events and the end of exhibition party.

Travel expenses will be reimbursed up to £7.50 per day. We ask for a commitment of 1 day per week, 9:45 am – 5:15 pm, with a lunch break.

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If you want to be part of this exciting project, please fill out the form below and return it to olivia@openeye.org.uk

Applications will be reviewed and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

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. These range from;

I.T.

• Microsoft Office
• Sage Bookkeeping

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.

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. During 2014/2015 the gallery welcomed over 56,000 people to our exhibitions, we continually strive to offer our visitors something unique from our gallery shop.

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