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The Colchester Fine Art Open 2012
Calling all artists! Colchester School of Art in partnership with Colchester Art Society is inviting entries for The Colchester Fine Art Open 2012. This will be an exhibition taking place at The Minories Galleries with the theme ‘Visions of East Anglia’.
A vision can be an interpretation, an inspiration, an aspiration or a hallucination. East Anglia can be seen from nearby or from afar, and at any level of engagement.
Works will be selected by a panel of arts professionals including:
- Colin Self, British pop artist based in Norwich and famous for his highly innovative printing techniques and sculptures related to cold-war politics.
- Anthony Atkinson, President of the Colchester Art Society.
- Ron Sims, Chairman of the Colchester Art Society selection committee.
- Jayne Knowles, Head of Colchester School of Art.
- Kaavous Clayton, Curator, The Minories.
Submission process:
Works can be submitted to The Minories on: Thursday 26th and Friday 27th April 2012, from 10am to 6pm.
Unselected work will be available for collection on: Tuesday 8 May or Wednesday 9 May 2012, from 10am to 6pm.
Please note that due to limited storage space any works not collected on these days will be charged £5 storage per entry per day.
Exhibition preview: Friday 1 June 2012, 6pm to 8pm
Exhibition open: Saturday 2 June to Saturday 14 July. Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm
Prizes will be awarded for work of special merit as follows:
- £300 donated by the Colchester Art Society
- An invitation to present a solo exhibition at The Minories Galleries
Submission forms available via email or call the gallery on 01206 712437 and they’ll post a form out to you! A great opportunity for local artists. We look forward to viewing the exhibition in June.
Vacancy @ Colchester Institute
We discovered a photography position currently available at Colchester Institute which may be of interested to our creative community:
Course Leader: FdA/BA Photography
Ref: 11-094
Circa £28,700 - £35,300
Colchester Institute are looking for a lecturer to offer clear leadership and direction for their FdA and BA Photography courses and to work in close collaboration with academic, technical and support staff within the School, to ensure high levels of academic rigour and student engagement.
With previous experience of teaching Photography at degree level and of curriculum development, you should have a degree in Photography and knowledge of digital manipulation. You should have previous experience of wet photographic darkroom practice, and the related Health and Safety codes of practice. A recognised teaching qualification is preferred, however support can given to obtain this in post.
Applications received by 23 April 2012 will receive first consideration. However, applications received after this date may be considered.
Opportunity @ The Minories
Colchester School of Art is seeking a Manager to oversee the day to day running and management of the Minories site and staff. The Minories building is home to the School’s postgraduate provision and the public galleries and shop.
Minories Manager Ref: 11-074
Circa £31,300 - £34,300 per annum
Job Description:
You will lead the Minories on a number of levels, such as income generation, activities, student/public events and ensuring safe working practices are adhered to. The successful candidate will liaise closely with other organisations both locally and nationally as part of the development of the creative and cultural provision within Colchester. The galleries are currently open to the public 10am – 4pm Monday to Saturday, and we would expect the postholder to work Saturdays on a rota basis.
With previous experience of project management and knowledge of working in an Arts context, you should be an innovator with a proven track record of entrepreneurship. You will hold a degree, or the equivalent, and be able to demonstrate the ability to effectively manage and motivate staff. You will be expected to work independently therefore you should be self-motivated and able to efficiently plan and prioritise your workload. Excellent communication and negotiation skills are essential for this role.
Applications received by 27 February 2012 will receive first consideration. However, applications received after this date may be considered.
A job description and application pack can be obtained from The Colchester Institute website. Applications, by CV if preferred, should be emailed.
We held our second Sumi Ink Club on Friday 28th January.
Illustrator Roblockness hosts this collaboration drawing workshop once a month. Simply grab a brush and pour some ink! He captured the event with this brilliant time lapse.
Thanks again to Colchester Institute School of Art for supplying the paper!
Part Time Curator position at Colchester Insitute
We spotted this on the Colchester Institute website and thought we would share this with all you budding curators out there. Full job description and application pack can be obtained from the Colchester Insititute website. Applications, by CV if preferred, should be emailed here.
Minories Exhibition Curator
£15,300 - £17,200 per annum
22.2 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
This is a new permanent post to join a small and dedicated team of staff
based at the Minories Gallery. You will direct the gallery programme to devise and deliver an ambitious and inspiring programme of exhibitions and associated events which will engage the students at the School of Art and Design, and the general public. We would anticipate the Minories Curator post to work Saturdays on a rota basis.
You will have previous curating experience and an awareness of current
cutorial practice, coupled with a degree (or the equivalent) in an arts-based subject. You should have a good understanding of Health and Safety in a gallery context, and an understanding of Art History, and critical theory.
Excellent teamwork is required, as are good communication skills, as liaison with other staff in the School, such as technical support staff, is essential to ensure all exhibitions and events run smoothly.Applications received by 16 December 2011 will receive first consideration. However, applications received after this date may be considered.
Good luck!
Robinson @ the Minories
Matthew Bowman, lecturer at Colchester Institute has curated an exhibition at the Minories Art Gallery opening tonight.
Join him for a the private view from 6pm to 8pm.
The exhibition showcases work by Robinson, a local artist from 1910-1986. He worked in modernist art styles and joined the RAF during the second world war. A prolific artist working whatever materials he had to hand, this is a large scale exhibition that aims to be something of a giant sketchbook/diary rather than taking an overly selective approach to his oeuvre.
The exhibition runs until 15th October, so if you can’t make it down tonight take time out to enjoy it over the month.
