Future DiverCities European Project Coordinator
Background and application process
Future DiverCities is a unique international partnership from eight European countries that will spend the next four years exploring new models of artistic creation and distribution that promote cultural diversity.
Co-financed by the Creative Europe programme of the European Union, this is a four million euro project.
The nine founding partners are:
- Superact in Wellington, Bristol, Exeter, UK – Lead partner
- 1D Lab in Saint Etienne, Lyon & Paris, France
- Public Art Lab in Berlin, Germany
- CitiLab in Cornella, Spain
- Seconde Nature in Aix en Provence, France
- ANTI Festival in Kuopio, Finland
- BEK in Bergen, Norway
- Kontejner in Zagreb, Croatia
- Liepaja City Council in Latvia
- Chambre Blanch – Quebec, Canada – associate partner
The project will involve 23 local laboratories, artist residencies, public performances, creativity and participatory events in each of the partner countries. The aims of the programme are to explore new pathways for experimentation and creativity and to establish innovative models of co-creation, co-production, co-curation and audience development.
Future DiverCities is an innovative collaboration between local government and cultural institutions with unique and complementary skills. We will work in the fields of digital art, street art, visual art and electronic music to foster a thriving creative economy.
Also attached is the project description for further information
The application process:
The position
Please see attached job description.
Location
This full time position is based in Superact’s Head office, Wellington Somerset, United Kingdom. There will be extensive traveling to partner countries during the life time of the project.
Salary
The position commands a salary of up to £35k (€40,000) depending on experience.
Process
Please apply by sending CV and a covering letter explaining how you meet the brief. Applications should be sent to Ali Smith in first
Dates
Closing date for applications 12th October 2016
Shortlist by 17th October
Interviews will be held by Skype 27th October
Position start date
Aim is for post holder to be in place ASAP after selection – please confirm availability in your application.
Other information
We would ideally like the successful applicant to attend the next partner meeting in Kuopio, Finland 29th October – 3rd November 2016 inclusive. Please confirm whether or not this will be possible.