See below for current artist and job opportunities with CCA.
CCA Research Associates: Call for Researchers
CCA Derry~Londonderry is the leading art space dedicated to supporting emerging visual artists from Northern Ireland and their international peers. CCA is located within the historic city walls of Derry/Londonderry, the second city of Northern Ireland which sits on the border with the Republic of Ireland. CCA is artist-centred with recent projects featuring Benjamin de Burca & Barbara Wagner, Soft Fiction Projects, Ciara Philips, Mitch Conlon, Darren Nixon and many more. CCA is a member of the Plus Tate Network; you can read more about CCA at cca-derry-londonderry.org.
Research threads through many areas of CCA’s activity. CCA supports research-based practice in various forms: from academic inquiry and critical discourse to the interests, enthusiasms and urgencies of diverse constituents.
CCA Research Associates
In 2019–22 CCA is developing its support of research practice through establishing a series of Associate Researchers. CCA will support researchers by providing access to our archives and networks, with the potential to develop longer-term projects with CCA and will feature on our Research page. In return, Research Associates will present their practice at CCA, bringing new audiences to their work as well as providing the opportunity to meet with the other CCA Research Associates.
This call is for the first cohort of around 5 Research Associates (with at least 2/5 from NI) with a view to expanding in future years following the pilot.
As a Research Associate, you will:
- feature on the CCA Research web page with links to your research
- have an opportunity to present your practice to CCA audiences
- access CCA networks and archives, opportunities to travel and meet people
- have use of CCA Workshop/Library
- CCA will support Research Associates to secure funding for travel/accommodation to join a public Associates Meetup at CCA
- have CCA as a critical friend and potential testing ground for outputs and impacts beyond academia
CCA is welcoming applications from artists with research-based practices, PhD candidates and other researchers based anywhere in the world with areas of interest that have a relevance to our region or programmes, however, we remain open to other applications.
To apply please email a covering letter, current CV, website/links, images/texts and completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form with the subject heading 2019/20 RESEARCH ASSOCIATES by 10 October 2019 to info@cca-derry-londonderry.org.
CCA has an online shop stocking our range of artists’ editions, publications, posters and more. We are planning to expand our selection to include limited runs of guest publications from Northern Ireland and beyond. By featuring new and diverse work in CCA’s online shop, we will be able to bring our audiences’ attention to spectacular work using the book format by artists and others.
We are looking for great publications to feature for limited two-month runs, on a profit-share basis. These may include artist publications, exhibition catalogues, critical writing and more.
If you would like to have your title considered to be one of our guest features, please email us at info@cca-derry-londonderry.org for details using the subject GUEST PUBLICATION
CCA Supports is a programme of activity to support artists to develop their practice. This is a multi-strand project with different elements being launched across 2019.
CCA’s Workshop hosts CCA events, meetings and workshops throughout the year. CCA is designating four days per month to artists, curators, designers and others to use the Workshop space for free during our regular opening hours of Tuesday–Saturday 12–6pm. The space can be used as a temporary studio, performance space, for meetings or more. The Workshop has tables, chairs, sofa, tea and coffee making facilities and a sink (note: there is no trap on the sink so make sure any hazardous chemicals such as turps are disposed of safely).
If you would like to use CCA’s Workshop Space please email your desired date/s, completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, and a one-page covering letter telling us how you will use the space and how it will benefit your practice to info@cca-derry-londonderry.org with the subject heading CCA SUPPORTS WORKSHOP SPACE APPLICATION or by post to:
Mel Bradley
Administrator
CCA Derry~Londonderry
10–12 Artillery Street
Derry~Londonderry
BT48 6TG
Call for Technicians
CCA works with artists to realise new artworks and to create different environments in the gallery spaces. We are looking to widen our pool of technicians to call upon, including people with skills in carpentry, painting and decorating and other technical specialisms.
If you are a technician and would like to join our roster please email your CV, completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, and a one-page covering letter listing your skills, competencies, and achievements and names and contact details of two referees to info@cca-derry-londonderry.org with the subject heading TECHNICIAN APPLICATION or by post to:
Mel Bradley
Administrator
CCA Derry~Londonderry
10–12 Artillery Street
Derry~Londonderry
BT48 6TG
Call for Volunteers (Ad Hoc)
CCA is looking for Ad Hoc Volunteers to get involved with various areas of CCA’s work including exhibition installation and research. Ad Hoc Volunteers are sometimes a one-off extra pair of hands for an event, or a few days or weeks, depending on the needs of the project and the circumstances of the volunteer. While this is an opportunity for Ad Hoc Volunteers, CCA will soon be recruiting for our 8-week volunteer programme in 2019. Keep an eye on our website for information on how to apply in the coming months, if you are interested in getting involved longer-term.
As a volunteer you will receive instruction and guidance from CCA staff and will be trained to museum standards in whatever the task requires. We are looking for keen individuals with a passion for contemporary art and willingness to get involved; a desire to learn; professionalism; approachability and a positive attitude; a polite and patient demeanour; and good communication skills with a broad range of people from the general public to arts specialists.
To become an Ad Hoc Volunteer please complete this form and return it with your current CV and equal opportunities monitoring form either by post to:
Mel Bradley
Administrator
CCA Derry~Londonderry
10–12 Artillery Street
Derry~Londonderry
BT48 6TG
Or by email. Mark application subject line AD HOC VOLUNTEER APPLICATION, to: info@cca-derry-londonderry.org
Application Form Word doc | PDF
Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form Word doc | PDF
CCA is looking for graphic designers to call upon over the coming years for various pieces of design work that may range from artist publications to stationery,GIFs or web design.
If you are a graphic designer and would like to show us your portfolio, please email your CV, completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, and a one-page covering letter listing your skills, competencies, and achievements and names and contact details of two referees to info@cca-derry-londonderry.org with the subject heading GRAPHIC DESIGNER APPLICATION or by post to:
Mel Bradley
Administrator
CCA Derry~Londonderry
10–12 Artillery Street
Derry~Londonderry
BT48 6TG