Creative Intern | Workshop Assistant
A paid three month post open to unemployed people under the age of 24 with an HND, Degree or SVQ Level 4 or above related to the arts and creative industries.
The Intern will assist the Workshop Manager with the smooth running of the open acccess printmaking workshop.
Key duties will include:
• Dispensing & ordering materials & taking payment from artist members
• Assisting with updating booking charts
• Assisting the Master Printers with editioning projects
• Assisting with keeping the workshop clean and tidy
Alongside everyday smooth running of the GPS workshop the Intern will also have the opportunity to assist with GPS' 40th Anniversary Print Suite Project. This will include:
• Project scheduling & liasing with artists re: bookings
• Ensuring sufficent materials are in stock to produce the prints
• Assisting Master Printers in the production of FIne Art prints for the Anniversary Suite, in collaboration with well known contemporary artists
How to apply:
This vacancy is only available through the Creative Interns programme. Applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria. Application can only be made via your local Jobcentre Plus personal adviser. Please do not apply to Glasgow Print Studio directly.
Do you want to be part of a long-established and dynamic artistic community in Glasgow?
Glasgow Print Studio, (GPS), is seeking non-executive directors.
GPS is currently celebrating 40 years as one of the UK's leading centres for excellence and innovation in fine art print making. This is an exciting time as we take stock of our achievements, but we're not about to rest on our laurels. As an organisation we're looking to the future rather than the past, and as part of our quest to see GPS grow and prosper for another 40 years we're looking for dynamic, forward thinking professionals to join the GPS Board.
Board members currently include individuals from the worlds of finance, law, education, journalism and the visual arts, and we want to build on the skills and knowledge they bring to GPS.
We're particularly keen to talk to people who work in marketing, finance, retail and social-media who can contribute their time and expertise to one of Scotland's internationally-recognised arts success stories, assisting the Director and his hard-working and talented team in ensuring that GPS continues to go from strength to strength.
The Board consists of twelve people elected for a maximum of two terms of three years. Glasgow Print Studio has charitable status and board members receive no remuneration. Members do receive honorary membership of GPS and we hope that you will take an active part in the cultural life of the print studio. Currently, the Board meets six times a year.
If you'd like to know more and are interested in becoming a GPS Board member, please contact us to arrange a meeting with the Chair, Jo Ganter, and other members of the Board. Contact John Mackechnie, Director on 0141 552 0704 or email: john@glasgowprintstudio.co.uk
