This position is a leading role in producing all aspects of the programme at Pallas Projects and a key role in supporting the directors as assistant curator, especially for the Open Call 2019: Artist-Initiated Projects at PP/S. It involves liaising with artists, conducting necessary research, working with Pallas Projects’ communications assistant to oversee content for – website, social media and advertising, conducting research for fundraising and to support funding applications, supporting the production of fundraising auctions, including catalogue design and production, as well as overseeing and programming the work of gallery technician.The role demands a great interest in arts and culture, in particular contemporary art; maintaining high motivation and enthusiasm is a must. This position demands curatorial leadership and programme delivery skills as well as an ability to adopt a strategic approach and the ability to take the initiative when necessary. Day to day this involves utilising office software such as Excel, Word, etc. and visual software such as Photoshop and desk top publishing, with sufficient skill to design and produce professional-standard catalogues. I also promote and support the programme at Pallas Projects through a range of social media platforms.

Visiting Lecturer to MA & Final Year BA students on 'Strategies for Publicising Cultural Events'.

I work alongside the artist in the physical aspects of producing works of art in many media and give critical feedback on the perception of artworks from an outsiders viewpoint. I produce PDF documents for submission for applications of funding from government sources and projects internationally acting as proofreader and managing technical specifications. I have assisted on the production of work for exhibit in Centre Cultural Irlandais & University College Dublin commissions.

Working alongside the Gallery Director involved in all aspects of gallery management including artist liason, curating, hanging, event planning, social media with Hootsuite, producing and sharing press release with Mailchimp, photo editing, managing interns, website design and updating, logistics, completing applications for funding and international art fairs and accounts including end of year and VAT returns.

Working alongside the co-directors and interns to successfully produce a series of artist led exhibitions and special events including PP/S 20th Anniversary Fundraising Auction and Nasty Women Dublin exhibition including catalogue design and production. Producing content for social media and distributing through Hootsuite and Mailchimp. Conducting research for fundraising and to support fundraising applications.

The intern will gain practical experience how to manage the visual communications for Pallas Projects/Studios, which is an artist-run contemporary art gallery/studio organisation in The Liberties. The role will involve the intern in all aspects of managing content for the various Pallas Projects media channels, including its website and other social media outlets. This will include documenting exhibitions, events, workshops and talks, and preparing content for dissemination to internal and to external media channels. Skills Requirements The intern should be interested in arts and culture-in particular contemporary art. They must be motivated and enthusiastic and be able to take the initiative when necessary. The candidate will need to be highly motivated and tenacious. Someone who is familiar with social medai platforms and who can work on their own initiative. The successful candidate will be proficient in visual software such as Photoshop. The intern will receive formal/informal training in the following: office software, database management, promotions, communication protocols, health and safety, and social media and web based skills. On completion the intern will have attained skills in website updating, work flow management, visual assets management and tuned up their skills in general visual communications.

A two year masters with a focus on producing a body of artistic work alongside learning and research into professional practice, curation, critic and publications.

Large scale painting & collage installationsExhibition InstallationCritical theory

Painting & installation techniquesProfessional practice theoryExhibition InstallationCritical theoryArt History