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Calling All Freelance Emerging Artists! Master the Art of Multi-Generational Sessions with Afrocats!
Afrocats seeks a talented emerging global majority background artist who possesses both musicianship and storytelling as a creative practice to join our award-winning programme at the renowned Whitworth Art Gallery!
Do you have a passion for:
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Creating engaging art experiences?
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Working with diverse age groups in one space?
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Sharing your artistic knowledge and skills?
This is your chance to:
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Develop your skills in leading multi-generational storytelling and music sessions.
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Learn from Afrocats' proven program at the prestigious Whitworth Art Gallery.
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Become part of a supportive network of artists and work opportunities.
You will need:
Artistic Practice
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A strong professional practice in at least two disciplines: singing, music
performance, and storytelling.
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Experience in creating and delivering engaging and interactive workshops.
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A demonstrably strong and unique artistic voice that celebrates and reflects the experiences of a global majority or BAME background.
Intergenerational Engagement
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A passion for working with people of all ages and backgrounds.
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Experience in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for intergenerational workshops.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage
with participants of all ages.
Collaboration
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A willingness to collaborate with Whitworth staff and artists to develop
creative and inspiring workshops that complement the gallery exhibitions and theme.
A flexible and adaptable approach to working within a team
environment
Be available for the programme on the following dates:
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May 28th, 29th, and 30th
Here's what you'll need to do:
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Participate in a talent-share session with our artists (date to be confirmed - one week before the programme).
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Attend an interview (first week of May 2024)
Ready to apply?
Please submit your CV, short film, or other online platform with your biography and a short statement explaining why this opportunity is important to you.
Don't miss this chance to take your artistic practice to the next level!
Send your application to admin@afrocats.org.uk by noon on Tuesday April 30th 2024.
We will respond to successful candidates for an interview by Friday, May 3rd, 2024.
The Arts Council fully funds this opportunity! The project is delivered in partnership with Whitworth Art Gallery.
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Calling all multi-disciplinary artists! Join our exiting collaboration with the Whitworth!
Afrocats is looking for a multi-disciplinary artist for our intergenerational workshops. We seek a talented and engaging multi-disciplinary artist from a global
majority or BAME background who can sing, play music, and tell stories to
lead workshops in an intergenerational space. This role is part of our exciting
collaboration with the Whitworth Art Gallery in May 2024.
Essential Criteria
Artistic Practice
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A strong professional practice in at least two disciplines: singing, music
performance, and storytelling.
-
Experience in creating and delivering engaging and interactive
workshops.
-
A demonstrably strong and unique artistic voice that celebrates and
-
reflects the experiences of a global majority or BAME background.
-
Intergenerational Engagement:
-
A passion for working with people of all ages and backgrounds.
-
Experience in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for
-
intergenerational workshops.
-
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage
-
with participants of all ages.
Collaboration
-
A willingness to collaborate with Whitworth staff and artists to develop
-
creative and inspiring workshops that complement the gallery's
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exhibitions and theme.
-
A flexible and adaptable approach to working within a team
-
environment.
Desirable Criteria
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Experience working in a museum or gallery setting.
Additional Information:
The programme takes place on the following dates:
May 28th, 29th, and 30th
Here's what you'll need to do:
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Participate in a talent-share session with our artists (date to be confirmed -
one week before the programme).
Attend an interview (first week of May 2024)
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV, short film, or other online platform with your
biography and a short statement explaining why this opportunity is important
to you.
Dont miss this chance to take your artistic practice to the next level!
Send your application to admin@afrocats.org.uk by noon on Tuesday, April
30th 2024.
We will respond to successful candidates for an interview by Friday, May
3rd, 2024.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications
from artists from all backgrounds, particularly those from a global
majority or of diverse heritage.