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 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!
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