Embark: Ferry Art celebrates its sixth year thanks to continued support from Arts Council England, University College Falmouth and King Harry Ferry. Curated by artist Charlotte Williams and illustrator Anna Cattermole, FOTONOW CIC (who managed the initiative) are looking for seven emerging artists to exhibit on a monthly basis on-board the
King Harry Ferry through-out the Summer and Autumn of 2012. We have also got the additional support from Truro Arts and The Courtyard Deli this year, offering exhibition spaces for the artist residency.

Artists’ work (existing or realising new material) should explore contemporary issues that are pertinent within the region; including environmental, social and economical ideas.

Proposals should be no more than 300-words and should outline the potential of the artists’ practice to relate visually and conceptually with this individually rural setting. The
artist will also need to consider how the work will engage with an audience of over 500 passengers each day, who may not normally visit a traditional gallery space.

The final work should be effectively reproduced in two-dimensional print form, due to all works being printed onto a panel for use in frames on-board the ferry. All media is welcome for submission.

The team at FOTONOW CIC are delighted to continue to sustain the development of Embark as it provides a perfect and much needed platform to support early career artists and their practice, whilst also presenting the local audience with an opportunity to reflect on current issues.

Final artworks will also appear on all Fal River Links services as postcards, advertising the main King Harry Ferry shows. The project is keen to support emerging graduate artists and so would continue to welcome submissions from alumni and final year students at University College Falmouth.

Selected artists will also be invited to run an art-workshop within the community during their exhibition; allowing local schools, young people and the wider community to engage further with the project. This will be optional and FOTONOW CIC and University College Falmouth will offer assistance to artists with less experience in running such
sessions.

Developing on our artist residency programme, we will be offering two artists the chance to spend three days exploring the local rural landscape, followed by an exhibition at either The Courtyard Deli, Falmouth or Truro Arts in Truro.

Work Required:
> Exhibition Proposal (300 words)
> Artist CV
> CD with 10 images (JPG) of works proposed for showing (although final show may consist of new works if time and commission fee allows)

Send to: ‘Embark Submission’, FOTONOW CIC, c/o King Harry Ferry, Feock, Nr Truro, Cornwall, TR3 6QJ
Deadline: Monday 2nd March 2012

The following opportunities will be paid: Embark Exhibiting Artist, Artist In Residence and Workshop Facilitators. (This is subject to securing funding)

To work alongside the Director of Production and Operations and other Senior Managers to manage all operational matters relating to front of house, bar and catering operations as well as leading, managing and developing an appropriate staff team.

We’re currently in the first phase of our £20million redevelopment project.  Our beautiful Georgian theatre is being renovated and we’re updating our rehearsal rooms and dressing rooms as well as creating additional performance spaces. The theatre is reopening in summer 2012 with a programme of inspiring work (to be announced soon!)

The ambition of this role is develop the systems and communications that welcome all companies, performers, artists and public when they are in the building and to ensure that they feel welcomed and supported.

Closing date : Friday 2nd March at 10am (there can be no exceptions)
Start date: As soon as possible

For further information and an application pack please visit our website: www.bristololdvic.org.uk/jobs
Email:  jobs@bristololdvic.org.uk or telephone : 0117 949 3993

For Equal Opportunities reasons, all applications must be on our application form, no CV’s will be accepted.  Please read the Guidance Notes for Applicants for further information.