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