Reports to: Curator
Reports: None
Type: Part-time (0.4)
Contract: Full time during selected periods December 2019 – April 2021
Salary: $57,000 pa (pro-rata)
ROLE PURPOSE AT PICA
PICA’s HATCHED National Graduate Show has been presented by PICA since 1992 and has launched the careers of countless leading Australian artists. Over the next two years, PICA will investigate what it takes to develop a contemporary practice, how artists are emerging in Australia, and what adjustments PICA can make to ensure Hatched continues to generate significant impact in the Australian arts community and landscape.
The Hatched Curatorial Fellow, supported by The Minderoo Foundation, will be a key role in the creative team, contributing to the efficient, accurate and successful planning and delivery of Hatched 2020 – 2021.
This position is ideal for an early-career Curator with some experience and strong administrative skills.
ROLE STATEMENT
The Curatorial Fellow will assist in the planning, administration and delivery of the Hatched National Graduate Show. Under the direction of PICA’s Curator and Director, the Curatorial Fellow will be primarily responsible for research and liaison with artists, art schools and other key stakeholders. The Fellow will work with other PICA departments across all aspects of the show, contributing to materials and activities for marketing, development, production and operations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
General Administration
- Prepare and monitor project timelines and deliverables for Hatched 2020 and 2021
- Assist the exhibitions and communications teams with the preparation and editing of marketing
- and interpretive materials, including media releases, wall labels and catalogue copy
- Ensure administrative materials for Hatched remain accurate and accessible
- Contribute to reports as required for funding applications and acquittals, wrap up packs and
- debriefs
Stakeholder Liaison
- Liaise with participating institutions and provide all necessary project information regarding nomination of students and participation in Hatched 2020 and Hatched 2021
- Liaise with Selection Panel ahead of selection process of nominated artists
- Liaise with all artists throughout nomination, selection and delivery processes
- Liaison with artists, writers and institutions in all aspects of their engagement with PICA
- Assist the Curator to welcome and host artists and guests in the building, and be the key point of
- contact for artists during the installation of their work
- Assist the Curator with arrangements and hosting for Hatched 2020 and 2021 NM TAFE
- Residency and Studio Program Exhibition Delivery
- Work with artists and the Curator to plan exhibition layout and presentation of works.
- Work with the Exhibitions Coordinator and Installation Coordinator for the installation, de-
- installation and all related logistics
- Assist with condition reporting of Hatched exhibition works upon their arrival & departure
- Assist with the preparation of Exhibition maintenance materials
- Assist with freight scheduling and administration
- Work with the Engagement Programs Producer to formulate and plan public programs and events, including exhibition opening, artist talks, artist professional development programs and audience engagement activities
Other
- Undertake any other duties, which might reasonably be deemed to be within the scope of the role and having regard for the skills and qualifications relating to the role.
- Represent PICA by attending relevant meetings and information sessions with arts, media and business industries, government partners and funding bodies.
THE HATCHED CURATORIAL FELLOW WILL:
- Have excellent interpersonal skills
- Bring high energy to the role with the flexibility to take on varied tasks as required
- Be able to work under pressure with competing priorities
- Possess a no-blame, can-do attitude
- Enjoy both administrative and hands-on tasks
SELECTION CRITERIA
- Relevant tertiary qualification in an area relating to visual arts or equivalent work experience in a museum or gallery environment
- Experience in contributing to curatorial projects and publications
- Experience working with multiple stakeholders
- Have a high level of computer skills. Experience using project and customer relations
- management (CRM) platforms is ideal
- Have a valid driver’s licence
TO APPLY
Your application should be submitted by email and include two pdf attachments:
- A CV (no more than two pages)
- A written response to the selection criteria (no more than two pages)
PICA is committed to creating a workplace which is culturally aware and is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage and can provide additional support for submissions for this role from any persons requiring it, including First Nations people, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse applicants and people living with disability.
For enquiries about this role or your application, please contact PICA’s Curator, Charlotte Hickson at curator@pica.org.au or 9228 6300.
Applications are due by 8am on Monday 21 October, 2019 to Caris Harper, General Manager atbusiness@pica.org.au
