Job description
About the assignment
We’re looking for an Art Gallery Curator Mentor who can live and volunteer for 6 months in the Solomon Islands.
- As a volunteer, you will share knowledge and skills on acquiring, collecting and cataloging artworks as well as ensuring their overall care.
- To be considered for this role, you’ll need a bachelor’s degree in art history, fine arts, or a related field and have experience working in an Art Gallery ideally including digital cataloging.
- This assignment seeks to Identify gaps in the Art Gallery systems and processes and support the team to update them.
About the Partner Organisation
The National Art Gallery is responsible for the development of the creative industries of the country, managing the National Art Gallery, the craft market centre and promoting artists. The Gallery implements activities such as hosting art exhibitions, establishing art collections, organising school visits to the gallery, as well as art classes, workshops and demonstrations.
This assignment will support with technical assistance in the field of Curating. There is a lack of qualified personnel in the country, and the gallery would benefit from some guidance and technical support to help strengthen the National Art Gallery institution.
About the Australian Volunteers Program
The Australian Volunteers Program is an Australian government-funded initiative. We support partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to achieve locally led change.
Volunteers are supported throughout their volunteer journey. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to volunteer and aim to make the program as accessible and inclusive as possible. If you have accessibility requirements, please contact us to discuss how we can support you to volunteer with us – [email protected], using the subject line: Art Gallery Curator Mentor (Voluntary) – Solomon Islands enquiry via EthicalJobs.
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Allowance
We cover your flights, insurance, and provide a living and accommodation allowance. Learn more here.
AUD $4,328 per month.
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Requirements
- All applicants must be Australian citizens or holders of Permanent Residency Visa of Australia, or New Zealand residents in Australia with a Special Category Visa (SCV).
- A National Police Check must be completed during the application process.
- A Psychological Test is required for all volunteer assignments.
Additional requirements for this assignment include attaining a First Aid Certificate.
A position description is attached.