V2_ on Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:14:46 +0200 (CEST) |
[Date Prev] [Date Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Date Index] [Thread Index]
<nettime-ann> V2_: Vacancy Senior Curator |
. V2_ Institute for the Unstable Media in Rotterdam has a VACANCY FOR A SENIOR CURATOR as of November 2008. This is a 4-day-a-week position. V2_ was founded in 1981 and is currently located in the center of Rotterdam. It has a presentation space, a media lab, a publishing house and offices. V2_ is an interdisciplinary center for art, technology and media that pays special attention to research. Thus, it has many collaborative ties with institutions in various sectors (such as art, universities and colleges, and the business world). This research concentrates on the relationship between art, technology, media and society and is made accessible through public presentations. Over the past 25 years, a growing domestic and international audience has had the opportunity at V2_ to get acquainted with prominent artists, thinkers and projects in the field of art, media and technology through exhibitions, presentations, symposiums and performances. V2_ currently employs 24 permanent staff. About the senior curator position The position is focused on the development of V2_’s presentations, exhibitions, conferences and other activities. The successful applicant will have all necessary knowledge and experience in the interdisciplinary sphere where art and technology meet, and to maintain an international network of contacts in this area. Experience in putting together international, interdisciplinary programs, exhibitions and conferences is a must. In light of the international character of the position, the curator must speak different languages (English at a minimum) and be open to learn Dutch (if needed). Because the position concerns interdisciplinary activities, the successful applicant should be well-informed in multiple fields. General knowledge in media theory is important. We require: - An inventive and creative person with a broad vision in the area of art, technology, science and society, who is able to articulate and translate it into presentations for the public as well as research. - Experience in the conceptualization and realization of exhibitions, conferences and hands-on presentations. - Maintain an international, interdisciplinary network of contacts in the field of art and technology. - Outstanding communication skills and be a team worker. - Good spoken and written command of at least English. - At least a college or university degree. The senior curator will work in a small team that is responsible for researching and developing the public events at V2_ and play an important role in developing pubic discours and theory in the context of our activities. We offer a part-time position (4 days a week), beginning on November 1st 2008 (starting date can be discussed). Send a cover letter or email with a CV and a short explanation of why you want the job to: V2_ Alex Adriaansens (Director) Eendrachtsstraat 10 3012 XL Rotterdam Netherlands telephone: +31 10 2067272 fax +31 10 206 7271 email <jobs@v2.nl> Applications should be sent as soon as possible, but no later than September 29, 2008. For more information about V2_, please see our website, www.v2.nl, or contact us at the address above. _______________________________________________ nettime-ann mailing list nettime-ann@nettime.org http://www.nettime.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/nettime-ann