V22 are offering a Volunteer Programme of 1 – 3 days per week from early September – early November, with the option to extend (London transport and lunch expenses paid).
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, and the provision of affordable artists’ studios and artisans’ workshops. A key element to the programme will be supporting V22 in the installation and management of its large-scale exhibition: Young London 2018. This exhibition will be the fourth instalment in the series, and will be held in a brand new artist neighbourhood: V22 Silvertown Studios. The exhibition runs from 21 September – 4 November.
Alongside gaining experience in the day-to-day running of an exhibition, volunteers will be assigned research projects, based around the future activities of V22, with our weekly Friday events providing an opportunity to gain some experience in events production. We tailor the programme to suit the participants’ individual strengths and ambitions, with scope for additional specialisation in areas of personal interest. Tasks will include (but not limited to):
– Production assistance for install
– Bar staff
– Invigilating
– Marketing/PR
– Artist assistance
– Exhibition management
Curated by Rowan Geddis, Young London 2018 continues V22’s plan for regular large-scale exhibitions of London’s next generation of emerging artists. Young London 2018 will present both new and recent works, many being commissioned and/or site specific. Reflecting shifts in art practice and emerging artists’ changing needs, the exhibition embodies a rethinking of format and acknowledges the increasingly disparate ways in which art practices develop, find form, and shift between fields. A multi-disciplinary show, Young London 2018 includes performance, video, film, sculpture, installation and painting and takes place in the new V22 Silvertown Studios.
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
Candidates must have an interest in contemporary art, excellent organisational skills and a friendly and dedicated disposition.
To apply for V22’s volunteer scheme please send a CV and cover letter to: katie@v22collection.com
Deadline: Sunday 9 September, 12 noon
Interviews will take place early September.