Assistant Curator

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Established: 2017
Mission: Challenging the lack of diversity in the arts in the UK and beyond
Focus: Elevating voices and experiences of women, queer people, and people of color
Unique Aspect: The only non-commercial visual arts organization in the UK with this focus
Activities: Produces 3-4 exhibitions per year, numerous events at a multi-floor venue in Holborn, central London
Status: Recently transitioned from a Community Interest Company to a registered charity
Funding: Recipient of Arts Council England’s National Portfolio Organisation (NPO) funding for three years
Team: Small, supported by freelance staff and a Board of Trustees
Work Environment: Emphasizes adaptability, supportive environment, collaborative working, inclusivity, and problem-solving
Current Priorities: Delivering an outstanding diversity-led programme, championing under-represented talent, increasing financial resilience

Role: Supporting Mimosa House’s exhibitions and events programme, contributing to organizational growth
Reporting To: Founding Director & Curator, Deputy Director
Responsibilities: Curatorial and administrative tasks, exhibition logistics, programme development, creating online and in-print materials, writing grant applications, fundraising activities

Support Role: Assists Curator in research and development of exhibitions and public programme
Logistics: Leads logistical production of exhibitions, facilitates loans, coordinates shipments, condition reporting, estimates, and new commissions
Artist Relations: Cultivates relationships with artists, representatives, guest curators, partner institutions, lenders, and collaborators
Hosting Duties: Organizes itineraries, transport, accommodation for visiting artists/curators
Budget Management: Monitors and maintains budgets, ensures projects are completed within budget, maintains accurate financial records
Team Management: Manages technicians, suppliers, freelancers for timely delivery of exhibitions and events logistics
Programme Contribution: Contributes ideas to public programme, supports development and delivery of events

Material Development: Supports Curator in writing exhibition descriptions and interpretive materials
Contact Management: Manages contacts, maintains correspondence
Audience Communications: Prepares social media content, website updates, Mailchimp mail-outs
Record Keeping: Maintains records on artistic programme, handles external information requests
Public Interaction: Introduces and discusses exhibitions with visitors, including patrons and funders
Partnership Building: Expands audience engagement, builds partnerships with community groups

Project Support: Writes and submits fundraising applications for specific projects
Proposal Development: Prepares presentations and written proposals for potential supporters and sponsors
External Engagement: Organizes exhibitions tours, studio visits for patrons, liaises with partner institutions, artists
Fundraising Assistance: Supports Deputy Director in various fundraising activities, grant research, venue hires, artist editions
Reporting: Assists in compiling project reports, develops evaluation processes, gathers audience data

Advocacy: Promotes Mimosa House’s activities, represents organization at public events
Additional Duties: Invigilation duties, other tasks as requested by the Director

Essential:

Two years’ experience in a similar role
Post-graduate degree or equivalent experience in curating, art history, arts management, or related field
Passion for contemporary art, alignment with Mimosa House’s vision
Experience in coordinating complex exhibition logistics
Excellent communication skills
Proven experience in successful grant writing
Proficient in Google Workspace and professional presentation creation
Ability to work independently and in a team
Attention to detail, organization skills
Flexible, versatile approach, confidence in public speaking

Desirable:

Diversity Encouragement: Particularly welcomes applications from Disabled, Black, minority ethnic, and LGBTQI+ backgrounds

Note on Access: Office is on the second floor, accessed via stairs. No wheelchair access currently. For access queries, contact Mimosa House.

Reporting To: Founding Director & Curator, Deputy Director
Type: Part-time, 4 days/week
Salary: £28,000 pro rata
Working Days: Tuesday-Friday, 10am-6pm, occasional out-of-hours or weekend work (time off in lieu)
Annual Leave: Pro rata basis to full-time entitlement of 28 days (including bank holidays)
Contract: 1-year fixed term, potential for permanent subject

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