Opportunities
We have a range of opportunities at Open Eye Gallery. Please scroll down for the opportunity that suits you.
Creative Producer - Peer to Peer UK/HK Festival 2022
Open Eye Gallery, in partnership with the University of Salford Art Collection is seeking a Creative Producer to manage, develop and co-ordinate an online programme of exchange between visual arts organisations in the UK and Hong Kong, which includes a digital festival scheduled for early Autumn 2022. Please download the full job description below.
Duration: Nov 2021 to Oct 2022
Time commitment: The Creative Producer role is part time over 12 months from the end of Oct 2021 to Oct 2022. Working days will be flexible and negotiated with the programme management group, with some fixed dates, such as the festival delivery period in late Sept 2022.
Employment status: Fixed Term, freelance contract.
Fee: Fixed Fee £9,300 based on £150 per day for 52 weeks plus 10 days extra for delivery of Festival.
We strongly welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially those currently under-represented in the sector including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, D/deaf, disabled, neurodivergent, working class and LGBTQI+ people.
To apply, please send over a CV and cover letter no longer than 2 pages, detailing your suitability for the post. Please send applications to jobs@openeye.org.uk.
Please also complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring through the anonymous form here: https://forms.gle/cHEj31o7op9CQ8fP8
Deadline for applications: Midnight on Wednesday 27th October
FRONT OF HOUSE VOLUNTEER
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
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
