Metal Job Opportunities

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01.07.09
 

 

 

 

Metal E-newsletter
 

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Metal is the artist’s laboratory space, founded by Jude Kelly OBE in 2002. We are committed to supporting artists from all disciplines by creating time and space for the development of ideas and philosophies around artist’s work - through residencies; producing; commissioning; debate and discussion; touring and publishing

Metal currently have a number of job opportunities.

IDEA13 co-ordination / development
Eight months ago, Metal created an online blog and forum for artists and audience across Southend on Sea called Idea13 (www.idea13.org), with the support of Southend on Sea Borough Council.

We are now looking for a person to assist with the management, marketing, co-ordination and development of this site. You will be organised and pro-active, with skills in administration and IT / content management systems (CMS) and be able to operate effectively in a team, with excellent communication skills, good humour and energy and, as a representative of Metal, maintain our policies for working with and serving diverse communities.

One year contract, £18,000 pro rata, 2 days per week
Deadline: Friday 17th July 09

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Bunting World Record Attempt, Project Manager
As part of the arts festival Village Green - held annually on Chalkwell Park - arts organisation, Metal, are asking schools, community groups and individuals from across the Borough of Southend on Sea to take part in a shared attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the longest continuous line of bunting.
We are looking for someone who is organised, motivated and pro-active, with skills in team management and sewing. You will be able to operate effectively in a team, with excellent communication skills, good humour and energy and, as a representative of Metal, maintain our policies for working with and serving diverse communities.

12 week contract, £4,000 fee, 3 days per week
Deadline: Friday 17th July 09

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Arts Administrator / Assistant to Managing Director
Metal is looking for an excellent, highly organised and motivated Arts Administrator and Assistant to the Managing Director. Based in Southend on Sea, this is a key post supporting our ambitious programme and development.

Salaried position, £16,000 - £18,000 per annum - depending on experience, full time

Deadline: Friday 24th July 09
Interviews: W/c Monday 10th August 09

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If you are interested in joining our small, energetic and committed team, please send CV and cover letter to:- grace@metalculture.com
 

studio eleven summer show

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01.07.09
 

studio eleven

 

 

 

11 Station Road, Westcliff, SS07RA

 

 

(Opposite the Cliffs Pavilion)

 

 

 

Andrew Hall, Ann Robson, Debbie Hadley, Joanna Field,

Les Shaw, Marek Sienkiewicz, Mark Perkins, Martin Tarrington, Mo  McKenzie, Paul Kelsey, Ray Bass, Richard Packer

 

Focal Point Gallery Education Events

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06.06.09
 

Children’s Art Club – Pilot Day

Ages 8 to12 years

4 July 10.30am to12.30am

Do you have a child interested in art? Are you or your family interested in photography and video? This taster session will form an introduction to digital cameras and editing software, together with the facilities available in the Digital Workroom at Southend Central Library. In this informal workshop, you will be able to learn new skills and develop existing expertise.

The contemporary artist Milly Thompson will also be present on this day at Focal Point Gallery for the opening of her exhibition ‘Savoir Faire’. Regular Children’s Art Club sessions will start in September, the dates of which are listed below.

Cost £5 per individual booking or £4 each if you book with a friend.

Booking is essential.

 

Children’s Art Day

11 July 11am - 4pm

Come along to Focal Point Gallery for national Children’s Art Day. Get involved with a host of activities inspired by the exhibition ‘Savoir Faire’ by Milly Thompson. During this event, you will have the opportunity to work alongside an exhibition inspired by Southend-on-Sea as a place of cultural importance.

This event is free. Family drop in workshop, all ages welcome.

No booking is required.

 

Children’s Art Club – September to December 2009

Sessions run on Saturday mornings between 10.30am and 12.30pm

·         Saturday 12 September

·         Saturday 19 September

·         Saturday 26 September

·         Saturday  3 October

·         Saturday 10 October

·         Saturday 14 November

·         Saturday 21 November

·         Saturday 28 November

·         Saturday 5 December

·         Saturday 12 December

Cost £5 per individual booking, or £20 for five sessions.

Booking is essential.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fling Festival, 4th July 2009

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Leigh Art Trail 2009, 13-21 June

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04.06.09
 

 

Art on the Railings

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04.06.09
 

 
 

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA ATTEMPTS THE GUINESS WORLD RECORD FOR THE LONGEST LINE OF BUNTING

 

As part of the arts festival Village Green – held annually on Chalkwell Park – arts organisation, Metal, are asking schools, community groups and individuals from across the Borough of Southend on Sea to take part in a shared attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the longest continuous line of bunting.

 

The current record is 1,504.72m (14 July 2006).  We are attempting to create a line that is as long as our world famous, and much loved landmark, Southend Pier – that is exactly 1.3 miles (2158m).

 

OUR TARGET IS 2158m LONG -  8,991 FLAGS! 

 

The bunting will be exhibited at Village Green festival on Saturday 26th September 2009 in Chalkwell Park.  Come along to find your flag (or flags – there is no restriction on number of entries) among the many, as the line stretches around the entire park site.

 

Once completed and ratified by Guiness World Records, the bunting line will be available into the future for exhibition and use at celebratory events across the Borough.

 

DO YOU WANT TO GET INVOLVED?

 

Download your bunting pack now from the following link: http://webengine.fuse8.com/sites/www.metalculture.com_/docs/Village%20Green%202009/Metal-bunting.pdf

 

This pack outlines:-

 

1.         how to take part

2.         the strict guidelines for the size and makeup of the flags and bunting line set down by Guiness World Records

3.         A template for the size of flag

4.         where to send your finished flags

 

 

Closing dates: 

 

For participating schools:          17th July 

For everyone else:                     28th August

 

 

There is no restriction on the number of flags you can enter – and a big prize for the largest number of entries from any one group or person.

 

 

Please take part and help us break a World Record for Southend.

 

 

For more information about Metal and / or this project, please contact Grace Acton on grace@metalculture.com or 01702 470700.

 

http://www.metalculture.com/News-World-Record-Attempt

 
 

  

 

Earth Day 2009

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18.05.09