Co~Director Call Out
Deadline: 5pm, Monday 8th May 2023
Basic Space seeks two new Co-Directors to join the team.
About Basic Space:
Basic Space is an independent voluntary art organisation founded in 2010. Basic Space operates a programme of residencies, exhibitions, and educational events, primarily working with emerging and early-career practitioners. The majority of projects are hosted or in collaboration with external institutions, where Basic Space acts as a critical force, challenging attitudes and policy. Our mission is to generate opportunities for artists and arts practitioners in Ireland within a representative and inclusive framework.
The roles:
We are seeking two new Co-Directors to join Basic Space in the development and facilitation of our 2023 - 2024 programme.
Responsibilities (shared amongst the Co-Directors):
General management, development and administration of the organisation
Supporting the Co-Directors in all areas of the organisation including programming, education, fundraising, archiving and more
Running of our monthly Basic Talks programme at the Hugh Lane Gallery
Seeking out opportunities for exhibitions, workshops, artist residencies
Seeking out funding opportunities
Researching and carrying out fundraising campaigns
Carrying out and overseeing funding applications
Developing relationships and partnerships with external organisations and practitioners
Social Media and Website Management
Other duties and opportunities as they arise
We seek Co-Directors who are motivated, team players, able to work on their own initiative, and dedicated to the arts and creating opportunities for artists and arts practitioners. The desirable candidates will have prior experience in arts management and running creative projects, and should have a background as artists, curators, project managers, or have a desire to move into this area of work.
Co-Director commitments:
(Please apply only if you can commit to the following)
Voluntary position
Minimum commitment of 1 year
2-5 hours work per week with flexibility
Co-Directors online meetings on a monthly basis and frequent email communication
To apply, please send your CV (max 3 pages), along with a cover letter responding to the questions below, to basicspacedublin@gmail.com
Why are you a suitable candidate for this position? (Max 500 words)
Please describe one project/event/exhibition you have worked on, giving details of your role and responsibilities. (Max 500 words)
Please describe what kind of development you would like to see in the 2023-2024 Basic Space programme. (Max 500 words)
Deadline to send applications: 5pm on Monday 8 May 2023. Please reference: Co-Director App 2023 in the email subject.
Please email any queries to basicspacedublin@gmail.com
