Please note the deadline for return of the application is Friday 26th March 2010.

Street Level Photoworks is a visual arts organisation that provides artists and the general public with the opportunity to produce and participate in photography and lens-based media. It aims to make artistic production accessible, both physically and intellectually, to a wide audience. Recognised for its integrated practice, the organisation promotes the work of artists through exhibitions, commissions, residencies, and publications; an education programme; community collaborations; open access facilities and training courses for the public.

This residency is funded by Scottish Arts Council’s Equalities Programme and is open to applications from artists or aspiring curators from a Black Minority Ethnic Background (BME). *

The contract will cover the following:

·      1. Use photography, photo-based processes and digital media to create new work around the theme of ‘identity and the changing city’. The artist will be expected to work with designated groups in collaborative projects, as well as develop their own practice. The residency may culminate in a public display in 2012.

·      2. Develop skills in arts administration across curation, development, education and outreach, marketing and communications and general operations. The successful candidate will be allocated specific projects and work plans in order to fully contribute to Street Levels Programmes.
Applicants will be driven by the potential of socially engaged art practice, and be sensitive to the various needs of individuals and partner requirements.  They will have some understanding of equality issues, and will be supportive of the role arts organisations have in catalyzing creative expression and the active engagement of audiences.

The residency will last up to 1 year and will be structured around 3 days per week part time at £18,000 pro rata. There is flexibility within the timescale involved.

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Please note the deadline for return of the application is Friday 26th March 2010.