ARTIST DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape a new project with a focus on emerging artists and creatives. It is intended to deliver the following outcomes

• There will be a small number of individuals identified who will become part of the Spaces to Create initiative, involved in the scheme on either a fixed or longer term basis. The Project Lead will have set out criteria for selecting artists and, will have been involved in their selection. The individuals will be from a creative/artistic background, and can include writers, designers, digital creatives etc.
• The Project Lead will develop and deliver an induction for artists and for each artist will create a development plan, outlining the support and opportunities they will need. This will involve other resident and local artists, where possible.
• The Project Lead will create a supportive and nurturing culture, with those involved receiving mentoring and access to expert support networks to build skills, confidence and self esteem. The lead will develop opportunities for peer support, for instance from professional studio artists, other galleries, and by creating a local artist network,
• The Lead will share expertise and knowledge in making applications for grant funding and sponsorship and will ensure that these skills are transferred to the individuals.
• There will be evidence by the end of the first year that the project has contributed to establishing a more prosperous, better connected, resilient and competitive economy, supporting self-employment in the area. A plan for capturing data and evidencing this will need to be worked up in the initial stages.

PROJECT LEAD SKILLS

The Project Lead will need to be highly self-motivated and self directing, as it is intended this will not be a managed role but reporting directly to three Directors. Focus will be on delivering against a set of measurable objectives and continued funding will be linked to measurable outcomes.

This is an arts development/generation project, so a clear background in the Arts or Creative industry is essential, with a proven track record of successful funding applications

It is expected that the successful candidate will have good mentoring and supportive skills and experience of marketing in the context of the project. Experience of creating web based learning will be desirable.