Writer in Residence required: John Hansard Gallery
27 November 2020
John Hansard Gallery and ArtfulScribe are looking to recruit a Writer in Residence to devise, develop, and deliver a creative outcome that draws on practices and processes demonstrated by artists and projects at the Gallery from February - July 2021.
We are seeking an experienced writer and/or artist with a history of publishing, who is keen to position their writing within the context of a gallery, can respond to the Gallery’s exhibitions and events programme and the wider context of the city and the Solent region. This Residency represents a substantial opportunity for the selected writer to establish new networks and work in conjunction with the Gallery team, artists and audiences.
John Hansard Gallery and ArtfulScribe invite expressions of interest from writers and/or
artists who have both a knowledge of and interest in contemporary visual arts. The Gallery
would like to work with a pro-active, creative and flexible Writer-in-Residence who is also
open, and has experience of engaging directly with the public.
Your expression of interest should include a cover letter explaining your interest in this opportunity and proposed focus of the residency (max. 1,000 words), biography, along with links to any other relevant or online content and examples of recent writing practise to be submitted via email as a single PDF or Word document.
This opportunity includes a commitment of 25 paid days at a rate of £200 per day, inclusive of travel and any other costs. At least 70% of this time will be site-specific with hot-desking provided in John Hansard Gallery. Allocation of days will be spread over the residency timeline and agreed upon appointment. Should COVID 19 government guidelines restrict on-site attendance, alternative approaches for optimal impact will be determined.
As part of the residency the Writer-in-Residence will be expected to maintain a regular blog/journal/podcast and hold a series of public engagement activities that develop different voices within the gallery. The residency will culminate with an offer of publishing support from ArtfulScribe to produce a small experimental publication in conjunction with John Hansard Gallery. The Gallery is open to the form these could take with the potential for workshops, recitals, screenings, performances, pamphlets, bookworks, zines, etc.
If you have any questions or would like to apply using a different format, please contact: matt@artfulscribe.co.uk
Expressions of interest should be emailed to matt@artfulscribe.co.uk
Deadline for receipt of expressions of interest is Monday 4 January 2021 at 10am with interviews scheduled to take place on Wednesday 27th January 2021.
Further Information:
John Hansard Gallery
John Hansard Gallery is an internationally recognised and locally engaged contemporary art gallery in Southampton. Being part of the University of Southampton, the Gallery aims to change the world for the better through great art. To realise this the Gallery creates innovative and critically acclaimed contemporary art exhibitions, events, engagement and research projects that excite, challenge, represent and reach the widest possible public audience.
The Gallery was established in 1979 and in 2018, it relocated to its new purpose built venue in Southampton’s city centre, significantly increasing the space available for exhibitions, events and integrated programming. Learning and engagement are at the heart of the Gallery and underpin all its activities. The innovative education and public programme is accompanied by special community-focused projects, including activities for all ages and levels of experience. John Hansard Gallery is supported using public funding as a National Portfolio Organisation by Arts Council England.
SO: Write
SO:Write is a two-year, multi-strand literature development strategy and delivery programme based in Southampton that aims to develop the profile of writers and writing in the area. Led by ArtfulScribe and a consortia of partners, SO:Write will provide a wide range of activities for people from primary age to university graduates and early/mid-career writers. Through workshops, events and showcases, the project will create and signpost progressive pathways for writers from grassroots involvement to professional employment.
SO:Write will work with marginalised groups and a more general public, delivering opportunities to include high-profile residencies at key cultural institutions, showcase platforms for live literature, workshop facilitation training for writers to encourage sustainable development in the region and the establishment of a printing house to publish creative output and to create a lasting legacy for the city.
ArtfulScribe
ArtfulScribe aims to find, develop and promote new and emerging writers and audiences for Live Literature by hosting creative writing workshops, Live Literature events, and open mics that inspire, educate and entertain.
Covering a wide range of writing styles and techniques, catering for all ages and levels of ability, as an organisation we are committed to empowering self-expression in the community by developing skills and confidence, raising the profile of writers and writing in Southampton, Hampshire, and neighbouring counties.
