Call for artists – The Sun – Arts Ezine #12, Wake up screaming

London, Worlds-wide Contact Matthew Witt matt@wakeupscreaming.com

Wake up screaming – Arts Ezine is seeking artist working with The Sun to contribute to their 12th edition.

This solstice month, as the evening stretches out and nearly touches the morning, we are dedicating our pages to the exploration of The Sun. Are you an artist working with The Sun? Perhaps you dedicate all of your art to a particular planet in our solar system? Maybe you worship the sun as your primary deity? Do you work with astrology? Or perhaps you just enjoy sitting in the sun and watching the light it throws through the branches and leaves.

We are seeking artist working with the Solar energy, creative engineers working with solar power, those dancing in the sun’s light and digging around in the shadows it casts.

Whatever your creative relationship with The Sun, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for:

The pages of edition #12 will be open to submissions from artists in all forms. We are looking primarily for artist’s work and research relating to or inspired by The Sun. Perhaps you would like to put together some images and write some accompanying text

We are accepting art in all its forms: visual pieces, writing, illustration, painting, drawing, animation, music, sound, photography, video, multimedia, films, installations, movement, dance, noise, soundscapes, songs, collaborations, creative writing, poetry and short articles < 600 words.

Or any combination of the above – We particularly like amalgamation and cross-pollination between mediums.

New work, old work, published or not we are an open space designed for artists to respond honestly to interesting themes that we hope teach us something about ourselves and how to be.

Please read our full submission guidelines and check out our previous edition, before submitting your work: http://www.wakeupscreaming.com/edition-12-the-sun/

We look forward to hearing from you

Wake up screaming x

Freelance Photographic Assistant, Christa Holka Photography

Closes 7th July 2018 London Part time Paid (£10k-15k pro rata)
Contact Christa Holka christaholka@gmail.com

I am a portrait and performance photographer based in East London. See my work here.

I regularly photograph artists, performance artists and authors.

I am currently looking to recruit freelance photography assistants who are flexible, proactive, hard working, passionate about photography with an interest in portrait photography, performance art and art in general. While I am looking for a long-term assistant, I also need an assistant for a job as soon as 2nd July.

You would assist me on shoots, helping with setting up and taking down lighting, digital operation, organisation and other studio needs.

Studio lighting (Elinchrom and Profoto), Capture One Pro, Photoshop CC and Bridge experience a plus.

To apply please submit a short statement of interest along with your CV to christaholka@gmail.com. Thank you.

Artist Open Call, UAL & Papyrus

London Contact Amberlee Green a.j.green@arts.ac.uk

To celebrate the one year anniversary of Papyrus, a national suicide prevention charity, moving into their London office, UAL Counselling and Health Advice Team and Papyrus are seeking submissions from artists on the theme ‘THE POWER OF REACHING OUT’.

Accepted media is painting, illustration, sculpture, digital art and photography. Independent judges will select the top three artworks in the exhibition, and there is a small cash prize:

First Prize – £150

Second Prize – £100

Third Prize – £50

To submit a digital piece, please email your work along with a few words (max 100) explaining how your work fits the theme to london@papyrus-uk.org. If you are submitting a sculpture or other physical pieces, please email pictures of your work and a few words (max 100) explaining how your work fits theme to london@papyrus-uk.org, and we will contact you to discuss arrangements further.

Open Call n.11 06/2018, Maggio Art Consultancy

London Contact Tiziana tiziana@maggio.co.uk

Open Call n.11 06/2018
Looking for big size works/ paintings & sculptures for upcoming display & promotion opportunities in London.
No application fees.

Curatorial Assistant – paid internship, V22

Closes 25th June 2018 London Part time (paid internship) Paid (£15k-20k pro rata)
Contact Katie katie@v22collection.com

V22 is offering a London Living Wage paid internship to assist during V22 Summer Club 2018 and V22 Young London 2018. This will be 3 days per week from July – August with the option to continue with us on other projects.

V22 is an art organisation, with a shared ownership structure, which specialises in the collection of contemporary art, the production of exhibitions, events and educational initiatives, the provision of artists’ studios, workspace and artisans’ workshops and the running of community libraries.

The V22 Summer Club presents events, exhibitions, performances, screenings and happenings with invited programming partners and artists, and new partners from local areas in which the Summer Club occurs.

Young London 2018 provides a platform for emerging artists to show their work alongside a wide group of their contemporaries in a large-scale exhibition.

A key element to the internship will be supporting the management team in delivering a successful events series. You will gain varied hands-on experience in aspects of organising and producing an events programme, working with artists in the production of their event and marketing. In addition, the internship will be tailored to suit the participant’s individual strengths and ambitions, with scope for additional specialisation in areas which may include working alongside the management on research, education, marketing, audience and community development and on planning future projects.

Skills desired:

Committed to the full period of the programme
Good timekeeping (reliable and punctual)
Attention to detail
The ability to finish tasks
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Good working knowledge of Social Media platforms
Good working knowledge of Marketing within an arts context
Excellent administrative skills and use of Microsoft Office Packages (Excel, Word)
Experience/training within a curatorial/programming setting
Candidates must have an interest in contemporary art, excellent organisational skills and a friendly and dedicated disposition.

To apply for this position please send a CV and covering letter to: katie@v22collection.com

Deadline: Sunday 24th June, 12 noon (Application limit: 50 applications – apply early for the best chance of success)

Interviews will take place the week of 25th June

Art Teacher, MY after school ART club

Closes 10th September 2018 Part time Paid (£15k-20k pro rata)
Contact Nathalie contactmyartclub@gmail.com

MY after school ART club is an independent business that teaches art to children aged 5 to 11 in afterschool and holiday art clubs in Hertfordshire.

We are currently looking for an Art Teacher to deliver primary-age children art lessons (All planning lessons and supplies provided).

We are looking for a well organised, reliable, positive and energetic, passionate individual with good classroom management skills. Experience of working with children is desirable but not essential. Must have an art or craft degree or similar. The role includes working closely with the art project manager, and the art assistant. Setting up and packing down, working one on one and in groups with the children, ensuring they have everything they need, and encouraging and supporting their development in individual ways according to their needs. You will be required to register with the DBS Update Service. Driving licence.

£10 – £20 per hour

Street Team Assistant, Underbelly LTD.

Closes 23rd June 2018 London Part time Paid (£10k-15k pro rata)
Contact Ella Nettleton ella@underbellylondon.co.uk

Job Purpose
To promote the shows at our Underbelly Festival on London’s Southbank, with principal responsibility for flyering and on-site print display.

Main Duties
This role will report to the Marketing Manager. Main duties include:

Undertaking flyering duties on our festival sites and on the South Bank.

Moving large show boards around on site (uninstalling and re-installing), as part of a weekly rotation system.
Liaising with the Front of House, Box Office and Bar teams to monitor sales, ensure exit-flyering is undertaken after each performance, and ensure that all staff are briefed on the festival programme.
Ensuring that all flyer racks are well stocked and presented.
Ensuring that the on-site flyer store is kept up-to-date; monitoring stock levels.
Act as a Brand Guardian for Underbelly on site, ensuring all marketing materials are well presented and undamaged.
Working with the Marketing Officer to identify social media and photographic opportunities on site.

Administrative or other marketing support on-site, to assist with the efficient running of the department, as and when required.

This job description is not exhaustive, but is provided to assist the applicant to know what his/her main duties would be. It may be amended from time to time in line with the demands of working in a fast-paced and dynamic company

Personal Specification

Essential Criteria

– Excellent communication skills.
– A keenness to work on-site.
– A good sense of humour and a proactive, positive attitude.
– An organised and reliable approach to work.
– A willingness to work flexible hours.
– Practical skills for working on site, eg. operating a drill.

Desirable Criteria
– Experience of working in a festival or arts environment.
– A passion for comedy, theatre, cabaret and circus.

Terms of employment

– The role will be based at Underbelly’s festival site on the South Bank.

More information and application forms can be found here:

http://www.underbellyfestival.com/about/jobs/street-team-assistants

Community Film Club Coordinator, Open Cinema Foundation

Closes 2nd July 2018 London Part time Paid (£10k-15k pro rata)
Contact William Swinburne will@opencinema.org

Open Cinema runs film clubs for those experiencing homelessness and social exclusion. Our film clubs are open and inclusive mini-cinemas where members can meet filmmakers, watch great films and share in a love of cinema.

We are recruiting a Film Club Coordinator for our long running club at The Lodge, a residential St Mungo’s support centre in Clerkenwell, London, starting from August. As the coordinator your role is to facilitate the smooth running of screenings and the participation of the audience.

Key Duties

Arrive at 5.30pm, half an hour before the scheduled start time of 6pm, and set up the screening equipment.

Welcome members who will be watching the film, introduce the film or, if a member has chosen the film, assist them in introducing.

Following the film, facilitate a discussion on the themes and filmmaking, if the members are receptive.

If there is a special guest, welcome and introduce them and facilitate any Q&A or presentation.

Pack away equipment.

Take requests and, in collaboration with the members, put together a programme for the next season in 2019.

Skills and Experience

Experience of working in support environments

Technical knowledge of video projection and sound.

Comfortable with public speaking and facilitating group discussion.

Reliable and dependable.

A passion for cinema!

Further Details

The film club will be returning to The Lodge on Wednesday 1st August and continuing fortnightly for 6 screenings until Wednesday 10th October. It is essential that the coordinator is available for all screenings.

You will be trained on the technical set up at The Lodge and all aspects of running an Open Cinema Film Club to be organised at a convenient time in July.

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone with a passion for film and an interest in community cinema.

How To Apply.

Please send a CV and short covering note outlining your experience and interest to Will@Opencinema.org

Pay: £30 per screening.

Volunteers needed for processional, large-scale puppetry piece, Greenwich + Docklands International Festival, L’Homme Debout

Closes 22nd June 2018 London Part time (voluntary worker)
Unpaid Contact Elizabeth Bergeron elizabeth@festival.org

Want to gain experience with an internationally-renowned puppetry company? Want to be part of a large-scale processional performance inspired by the centenary of the Representation of the People Act (some women gaining the right to vote in the UK)? Are you a London-based (or willing to travel) woman or non-binary person who wants to celebrate women from London and around the globe?

Greenwich + Docklands International Festival want YOU! We are looking for volunteers to take part in the world premiere of L’Homme Debout’s new processional, large-scale puppetry performance piece, taking place in Woolwich, London at the end of this month. This voluntary position is a genuinely amazing opportunity to get involved in a great project and learn new skills. Previous experience is not required, and we are looking for people to puppeteer, people to join our sound and lighting crew and for people join the procession holding placards of great Woolwich women. Due to the structure and size of the puppets, puppeteers will need decent physical dexterity. To have a look at the puppets in action, check out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHJc12Df1Qg&feature=youtu.be

Volunteers will need to be available from mid-afternoon and all evening (the procession begins at 9.30pm) on the performance date of Saturday 23 June. In addition to this, there will be some rehearsals leading up to the performance.

For placard holders: A rehearsal is being held at 8pm on June 21st.

For sound and lighting crew: A rehearsal will be held on 3-6pm, June 22nd.

For puppeteers: Rehearsals will be held in Woolwich at 3-6pm on June 20th, 21st and 22nd.

Please email Elizabeth@festival.org for more information and to register your interest.

Visitor Experience Assistant (annualised hours contract), RAF Museum

Closes 24th June 2018 London Part time Paid (£15k-20k pro rata)
Contact michelle.grant@rafmuseum.org Permanent

3 x Part-time Vacancies available

Annual Salary:

£15,696 (1664 hours) – equivalent to 4 days per week

£11,772 (1248 hours) – equivalent to 3 days per week

£7,848 (832 hours) – equivalent to 2 days per week

Colindale, NW London

The ideal candidate will have previous Front of House or customer facing experience, be a team player and keen to learn new skills. They will be enthusiastic about presenting the Museum, the RAF and the RAF stories to all our visitors.

You will need to be a confident communicator and be able to respond quickly and positively in a changing environment. Being flexible in your outlook is essential as you will be fulfilling a variety of roles at the Museum. These will range from greeting visitors on arrival, helping visitors understand the RAF story through interactive displays, use of Museum handling collections and promoting events and activities hosted by the Museum. There will be opportunities to provide tours and talks and work with the public events and commercial events teams.

You will also support the Museum in hosting evening events from gala dinners to sleep overs and outdoor film nights.

The post will be based in Colindale, NW London. These are part-time positions, with regular weekend working. There is scope for limited overtime work. There will be a requirement to work some early mornings and late evenings including working into the early hours of the morning as part of this role so flexibility is essential.

To apply:

Please see download the full job description from our website: https://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/about-us/job-vacancies/visitor-experience-assistant-annualised-hours-con/
Please send us your CV and cover letter to jobs@rafmuseum.org with ‘Visitor Experience Assistant’ on the subject line.
Closing date for applications: 24 June 2018 at 5pm
Interviews will take place during the week commencing: 2 July 2018