Venice Biennale 2013Volunteer Venue Attendant
The team for the Irish Pavilion Venice Biennale is currently seeking expressions of interest from individuals for the position of Volunteer Venue Attendants for the Irish Pavilion.
Richard Mosse is the Irish artist selected to represent Ireland in 2013. He will be showcasing a new body of work, which includes a multi-media immersive installation. Anna O’Sullivan, the Director of the Butler Gallery Kilkenny, is the Commissioner/Curator of the Irish Pavilion.
The 2013 Venice Biennale runs from 27 May to 24 November 2013, with a preview ‘Vernissage’ period for VIPs from 27 to 31 May 2013 prior to opening to the public on 1 June 2013.
This opportunity is suitable for students and graduates with a background in Fine Art, Photography or History of Art and creative practitioners with knowledge of contemporary visual art. Proficiency in Italian or other languages is desirable.
The attendant positions will be offered on a staggered basis across the entire exhibition period with two attendants per session on duty. We require a minimum commitment of 4-5 weeks. As this is an unpaid position based in Venice, the Irish Pavilion will provide return economy airfare to Venice, accommodation in a shared apartment with other Venue Attendants, and a modest per diem. Attendants will be required to undertake a full time role at the Pavilion, which is open to the public Tuesdays to Sundays, 10am to 6pm.
Demand for the role is expected to be high as there are only 12 positions to fill. Assessment will be made on your ability to fulfil the role and your articulation of the benefits to you in spending time at the world’s most important visual arts event.
Expression of Interest
To submit an expression of interest, please include the following items:
· A cover letter
· An expression of interest form
· Your CV
Closing Date
Applications open Monday 14 January, 2013.
Applications close Monday 28 January 2013.
Interviews will take place week of 11 February, 2013.
Notification of the outcome of your application will be received by the end of February 2013.
You can submit your application:
By email –
For further information:
Please contact Mary Cremin, Project Manager
Email:
DATES FOR VOLUNTARY VENUE ATTENDANT SESSIONS (TO BE CONFIRMED)
SESSION 1: May 26 – July 1, 2013 (5 weeks)
SESSION 2: June 29 – August 5, 3013 (5 weeks)
SESSION 3: August 3 – September 2, 2013 (4 weeks)
SESSION 4: August 31 – September 30, 2013 (4 weeks)
SESSION 5: September 28 – October 28, 2013 (4 weeks)
SESSION 6: October 26 – November 25, 2013 (4 weeks)
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Expression of Interest
VOLUNTEER VENUE ATTENDANTVenice Biennale 2013
1 / Applicant’s DetailsApplicant Name: / Title:
Birth Date:
Work Phone: / Mobile:
Email: / Website:
Street address:
City / Suburb: / Postcode:
2 / Project Details
Title: Venice Biennale Volunteer Venue Attendant
I am available from (Date): / I am available until (Date):
I am unavailable for (Dates):
3 / Languages
I speak the following languages:
4 / Check List
I have included a:
Cover letter
Form of expression of interest.
My CV
5 / Rationale
Why I would like to be considered for an attendant position at the Venice Biennale (300 words):
6 / Certification
I certify that all details supplied in this Expression of Interest form are correct. Electronic submission of this form has the same effect as a signature.
Signed: / Dated:
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE: Monday 28 January 2013.
The Irish Pavilion will not accept applications that are received or postmarked after this date.
SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION
To: Mary Cremin, Project Manager
By Email:
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