See below for current artist and job opportunities with CCA.
CCA Derry~Londonderry is recruiting a Public Programmes Curator. This post works closely with CCA’s Director to devise and deliver world-class, multi-disciplinary public programmes.
CCA’s Public Programmes aim to resonate with our location, inspire imaginations and stimulate discussion and understanding of contemporary visual arts practices and discourses. with participatory workshops, talks, screenings, symposia, commissions, performances and more. CCA’s Public Programmes have two key strands. One strand expands upon and complements the topics, ideas and theoretical frameworks within the CCA’s exhibitions. The other key strand responds to local/global events and developments in contemporary practice as they unfold in real time.
The full job description and person specification is available to download here:
SALARY: £10380 per annum (£25950 full time equivalent)
HOURS: 0.4FTE, 14 hours per week
DURATION OF POST: Permanent, subject to funding and successful completion of a six-month probationary period
PLACE OF WORK: Centre for Contemporary Art Derry~Londonderry, 10–12 Artillery Street, Derry~Londonderry, BT48 6RG
RESPONSIBLE TO: Director
HOW TO APPLY: Please apply by submitting your CV and a covering letter stating why you are applying for this position and how you fulfil the person specification with a completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form to Mel@cca-derry-londonderry.org by 16 November 2019 (midnight).
Interviews will take place during the following weeks.
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
Call for Artist Educators
We are looking to increase our roster of artists to lead inspirational workshops to explore ideas in creative ways as part of our public programmes. We run artist-led workshops for local schools and more, introducing ideas and creative practices to a wide range of constituents.
If you are an artist 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 ARTIST EDUCATOR APPLICATION or by post to:
Mel Bradley
Administrator
CCA Derry~Londonderry
10–12 Artillery Street
Derry~Londonderry
BT48 6TG
Call for Freelance Youth Arts Facilitators
We are looking for freelancers available to work with CCA to establish a new Youth Arts Project. If you are an arts worker with experience working with groups of young people, particularly with those from marginalised backgrounds, we are interested in hearing from you. CCA is aiming to establish a group of young people wanting to create their own arts programme of activity. This work is likely to be between a half day and full day per week over two months with flexible working. DBS check desirable.
Email us at info@cca-derry-londonderry.org with the subject heading YOUTH ARTS FACILITATOR FREELANCER with your CV, a covering letter and completed Equal Opportunities form and for more information.