[curatorial.net] PL: ay open call for Project Assistants, Plymouth, UK

[Joasia Krysa]

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From: hannah jones [mailto:hjones at pcad.ac.uk]
Sent: Thu 31/05/2007 12:03
To: Joasia Krysa; Kate Sparshatt
Subject: PL:ay open call
 
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PL:ay * a festival of adventure, anticipation and encounters (Plymouth, UK) is currently offering 20 volunteer Project Assistants posts to run during July 2007. 
  
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 12 noon Wed 6th June 2007 
  
For more information about the PL:ay festival, please see www.playfestival.org 
  
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We are looking for art students, very early career artists, and those who have a genuine interest in pursuing a career in the arts sector. 
  
Required Commitment: to be available for Training Day on Tues 27th June. 3 days commitment during the week beginning Monday 16th July. A full week commitment is required from Monday 23rd July to Saturday 28th July (day of event). 1- 2 days post event to be integral part of evaluation process. 
  
The project assistant role will provide valuable experience in working alongside and liaising with professional artists. You will gain insight into (and practical experience in) communicating with arts practitioners, arts organisers and members of the public, while learning about best practices as arts professionals. 
  
You will receive advice and support to help you with the next steps of pursuing careers in the creative industries. You will also develop skills in marketing, promotion and project evaluation and gain experience in working as part of a team. 
  
These are voluntary (unpaid) positions as PL:ay is an artist-run pilot project and is unable to offer a salary for these posts. We will however strive to offer support, training and other non-monetary benefits. 
  
PL:ay will rely on project assistants to help the smooth running of the festival; as such, it is essential that project assistants approach their responsibilities with commitment and professionalism. 
  
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If you have any further questions about the project assistant roles or the PL:ay festival, please contact the Project Managers at exhibitions at pcad.ac.uk 
  
To apply for the one of the internship positions, please send the following information to the Project Managers at exhibitions at pcad.ac.uk : 
-your current cv 
-your contact details (including postal address, email address and telephone number) 
-a statement about your practice and involvement with the arts (no longer that 1 A4 page) 
-link to your website (if applicable) 
-a short statement on why you feel you are suitable for the project assistant role and what you feel you would gain from undertaking the role (no longer that 1 A4 page) 
  
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 12 noon Wed 6th June 2007 
  
Once the applications have been shortlisted, candidates will be interviewed in central Plymouth on Thurs 14th June 2007 * if you are not available on this date, please let us know in your application, suggesting other possible dates/times etc. 
  
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PL:ay's project managers are Kath Wynne (one.c), Rachel Dobbs and Hannah Jones (LOW PROFILE). 
For more information on their practices see: 
www.onec.tv 
www.we-are-low-profile.co.uk 
  
PL:ay's project interns are Dan Baker, Natalie Parrett and Ruth Shorrock. 
  
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COMING SOON * in June we will be advertising opportunities to participate in certain artist's projects as part of PL:ay. If you would like to join the PL:ay mailing list to be informed about these opportunities, or any other PL:ay related information, please email us at exhibitions at pcad.ac.uk or sign up via the PL:ay website, www.playfestival.org 
Hannah Jones 
Exhibitions, events and visiting lecture co-ordinator
01752 205719