MANCHESTER INDEPENDENTS - CALL OUT FOR ARTIST ADVISORS

MANCHESTER INDEPENDENTS – CALL OUT FOR ARTIST ADVISORS

1 August 2022 - Opportunity

Following a successful Manchester Independents 2021, which commissioned 23 new projects and cast a spotlight on creativity across Greater Manchester, they are pleased to now be making plans for another Manchester Independents 2022/23.

We would love to see if any of our audience could mean literature is represented!

They are seeking 6 Artist Advisors who will:

join a panel to advise on and select commissions from GM artists
shape the MI23 programme
advise on our sister project, Greater Manchester Artist Hub, on a series of discussions and networking events for artists
attend meetings and branding workshops
provide feedback

Artist Advisors will receive a fee of £1000 for approx 5 days work, spread over 12 months.

DEADLINE: Friday 2nd September 2022, 5pm

Applicants should:

be based in Greater Manchester
have an established track record in their artform (at least 3 years of professional practice)
have some curatorial or selection experience (beneficial but not essential)

PLEASE NOTE: Artist Advisors will not be eligible to apply for a Manchester Independents commission in 2022/23.

They want to hear from a wide range of people from across the region and artforms. We particularly welcome applications from those currently under-represented in the industry.

More details, and information on how to apply can be found here: https://manchesterindependents.org/apply

If you have any access requirements and need help with the application please let us know at: gmindependentartistinitiative@gmail.com