Opportunity: Facilitator / board member at play-station

Applications open for a facilitator / board member at play_station in Te Whaganui-a-Tara Wellington.

We are excited to open a call for applications to be a facilitator / board member at play_station artist run space.

This role is to support the gallery as a member of the board of trustees. You will work alongside the other members of the board to develop a program of contemporary art exhibitions, public programmes and commission writing. You will help make decisions regarding the governance of the gallery and artist studios. As well as governance on the board, facilitators will assist exhibiting artists with the display and development of exhibitions.

Please send a CV and cover letter explaining your interest and necessary experience for this role to play_station.

Applications close 11:59pm 25 September.

Please download our job description for more information.

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