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esea contemporary
Activity type: Administration, Art and Design, Community Work, Culture, Disability , Education, Event Support, Fundraising, Health and Wellbeing, Heritage, International , Languages, LGBT+, Libraries, Marketing, PR and Media, Museums, Older People, Practical Work and DIY, Race and Ethnicity, Retail, Youth Work and Young People
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: esea contemporary is the UK’s only non-profit art centre specialising in presenting and platforming artists and art practices that identify with and are informed by East and Southeast Asian (ESEA) cultural backgrounds.
esea contemporary is situated in an award-winning building in the heart of Manchester, home to one of the largest East Asian populations in the UK. Since its inauguration as a community-oriented visual arts festival in 1986, esea contemporary – previously named Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art (CFCCA) – has continuously evolved to establish itself as a dynamic and engaging space for cross-cultural exchanges in the British art scene, as well as in a global context.
esea contemporary aims to increase the visibility of contemporary art practices from the East and Southeast Asian communities and their diasporas. It is a site for forward-thinking art programmes that beyond exhibitions also include commissions, research, residencies, publishing, and a wide range of vibrant public events. esea contemporary values creativity, compassion, interconnectedness, and collectivity in implementing its mission.
esea contemporary is situated in an award-winning building in the heart of Manchester, home to one of the largest East Asian populations in the UK. Since its inauguration as a community-oriented visual arts festival in 1986, esea contemporary – previously named Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art (CFCCA) – has continuously evolved to establish itself as a dynamic and engaging space for cross-cultural exchanges in the British art scene, as well as in a global context.
esea contemporary aims to increase the visibility of contemporary art practices from the East and Southeast Asian communities and their diasporas. It is a site for forward-thinking art programmes that beyond exhibitions also include commissions, research, residencies, publishing, and a wide range of vibrant public events. esea contemporary values creativity, compassion, interconnectedness, and collectivity in implementing its mission.
Description of role: esea contemporary organises a range of exciting events, including exclusive panel discussions, film screenings, preview evenings and activity workshops. During this role, you will be supporting the staff team in the setup, closure and running of these events.
Tasks for each event may differ from one another and these shifts likely run on different hours from a general gallery volunteer. Additionally, if you have any relevant skills and/or experience which might be useful, such as events management, foreign language proficiencies, photography, etc, please let us know in your application!
Find out more about our past events here [https://www.eseacontemporary.org/events-past/2023].
Kindly note, we recruit volunteers on a rolling basis which is in line with our exhibition timeline. We reserve the right to time the screening, induction and boarding process. All volunteers must attend an induction session before starting their role.
Contact volunteer@eseacontemporary.org if you have any questions. Thank you!
Tasks for each event may differ from one another and these shifts likely run on different hours from a general gallery volunteer. Additionally, if you have any relevant skills and/or experience which might be useful, such as events management, foreign language proficiencies, photography, etc, please let us know in your application!
Find out more about our past events here [https://www.eseacontemporary.org/events-past/2023].
Kindly note, we recruit volunteers on a rolling basis which is in line with our exhibition timeline. We reserve the right to time the screening, induction and boarding process. All volunteers must attend an induction session before starting their role.
Contact volunteer@eseacontemporary.org if you have any questions. Thank you!
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Numeracy and Finance, Creative Skills, Administration, Commercial Awareness, Customer Service, Event Planning, Fundraising, IT Skills, Marketing and PR, Oral Communication Skills, Practical Skills, Project Management, Research, Team Working, Written Communication Skills
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
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Opportunity times: Tuesday PM, Tuesday Evening, Wednesday PM, Wednesday Evening, Thursday PM, Thursday Evening, Friday PM, Friday Evening, Saturday AM, Saturday PM, Saturday Evening, Sunday PM, Sunday Evening
DBS required: Off
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 4 months per month
Location:
13 Thomas Street
Manchester
M4 1EU