Dandelion Flowers Ice Cream by Jorge Menna Barreto, LightNight 2019. Photo by Jake Ryan
Liverpool Biennial is the UK’s largest festival of contemporary visual art. Taking over unexpected and public spaces, historic sites and art galleries, the biennial has been transforming the city through art for over two decades. Our 12th edition will take place June - September 2023.
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Diversity and inclusion are core values at Liverpool Biennial. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including applications from people of colour, Black, Asian and minority non-white groups, Indigenous people, people with disabilities, people who identify as being LGBTQIA+ and others of any age who demonstrate the ability to contribute to our vision of a diverse and inclusive community
OPEN CALLS
Liverpool Biennial X SEVENSTORE Artist Bursaries
As part of a shared commitment to supporting local artists in Liverpool and Merseyside, Liverpool Biennial 2023 and SEVENSTORE are joining forces to offer three bursaries of £3,000 each for artists and creative practitioners between June – September 2023, within the 12th edition of Liverpool Biennial.
Liverpool Biennial x SEVENSTORE Bursaries are open to artists and creative practitioners who are specifically working with or interested in exploring practices of care - either thematically or through their approach, or both.
What we mean by ‘care’ can be very broad, and might include ideas around sustainability, accessibility, Queer and LBGTQ+ culture, BIPOC and race issues, fighting injustice, community or social practice and more.
We welcome applications from artists that meet the following criteria:
Unfortunately, we are not able to accept applications from:
Artist collectives are welcome to apply, but please note that only one bursary will be allocated per successful application. We cannot accept multiple applications from the same collective or project.
How to apply:
Deadline for applications: Sunday 9th April 2023, midnight
Download the PDF information pack from the sidebar for further information.
Liverpool Biennial X British Council Biennials Connect Curators’ Week
As part of a shared commitment to enhancing learning and collaboration between UK and international Curators, Liverpool Biennial and the British Council are joining forces to offer 10 fully-funded opportunities to attend a Curators’ networking week, within the 12th edition of Liverpool Biennial.
This programme will consist of talks, workshops, performances, tours, trips and networking opportunities with national peers and artists which will aim to facilitate discussions around themes of care, emancipation, and joy from catastrophe - all central pillars of exploration within Liverpool Biennial 2023 - as well as bringing together working professionals across different countries to share skills and perspectives on curating. Applications are open to early to mid-career Curators living and working inthe following countries: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Ethiopia, Kenya, Senegal, Sudan, Tanzania, South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Rwanda, Zimbabwe, and Uganda.
Who can apply?
We welcome applications from Curators that meet the following criteria:
Unfortunately, we are not able to accept applications from:
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted via online form here by no later than 11:59pm (BST) on Sunday 9 April 2023. (https://airtable.com/shrUWS3nOzO362GAj)
Deadline for applications: Sunday 9 April 2023, 11:59pm (BST)
Download the PDF information pack from the sidebar for further information.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
MEDIATOR
Reports to: Front of House Coordinator
Responsible for: N/A
Department: Programme
Salary: £20,319 per annum (this will be calculated pro-rata dependent on contract start / end date and the contracted number of hours)
Contract: Full-time, Fixed Term 1 May – 30 September 2023. Shifts will involve weekends (normal working week Wednesday – Sunday) and some evenings when required
Location: Full-time working at Liverpool Biennial 2023 exhibition venues, and occasionally Liverpool Biennial office, 55 New Bird Street, Liverpool, L1 0BW
Deadline: Midnight, 2 April 2023
Interviews: 13 & 14 April
About the role
Mediators provide the vital resource for a meaningful and enjoyable experience for all visitors to Liverpool Biennial 2023 by giving a knowledgeable, motivated and proactive welcome. Mediators will be experts on Liverpool Biennial 2023 exhibitions and the city, responsible for the day-to-day running and forward facing aspects of the festival. They will support the core LB team in some aspects of delivery of the festival programme by completing administrative tasks.
These roles have been designed to offer paid opportunities for those interested in pursuing a career in the arts. We at Liverpool Biennial are committed to investing in the skills and talent of those who have a commitment to the Liverpool Visual Arts scene. Mediators will benefit from a 4-week intensive training programme ahead of the festival launch, where they will learn all about the festival, have opportunity to support installation and planning, and develop key skills through accredited training in First Aid, Fire Safety, Unconscious Bias, Evaluation and more.
The Mediators are responsible for ensuring the day-to-day provision of a high-quality mediation and interpretation service for Liverpool Biennial 2023. The Mediator team will take a forward-facing role, welcoming and interacting with audiences across Biennial venues and events and working alongside the Front of House Coordinator and Liverpool Biennial Programme Team to ensure that all visitors are offered a welcoming, safe and memorable experience.
Mediators will be responsible for maintaining, staffing and invigilating the venues, reporting issues and checking all equipment and facilities are adequate. They’ll be experts on the Biennial artworks and the festival, as well as the city of Liverpool, offering bespoke advice and tours to visitors to help them get the most of out of their experience.
In addition to the above, they’ll assist the core Biennial team in the delivery of the programme by supporting with administrative and runner duties where required. This may include working across different departments, including Programme, Learning, Development and Marketing teams, and helping with a range of diverse tasks.
Further details can be found in the job information pack in the sidebar.
PROJECT COORDINATOR
Reports to: Head of Programme
Responsible for: Interns and Volunteers
Department: Programme
Salary: £22,954 - £24,184
Contract: Part-time (2.5 days per week), Fixed Term (until 31 October 2023) Please note that Full-time hours (37.5 hours per week) will be required w/c 24.07.23 and w/c 31.07.23, to be claimed as TOIL as agreed with Line Manager
Location: Part-time office working at Liverpool Biennial office, 55 New Bird Street,
Liverpool, L1 0BW, with opportunity for occasional home working, depending on prior agreement of line manager.
Deadline: 16th April 2023, midnight
Interviews: Thursday 27th April 2023
About the role
This role is a part-time, fixed term role which will help sculpt, organise and deliver the Liverpool Biennial x British Council Biennial Connects programme. They’ll be responsible for the first group visit to Liverpool Biennial 2023, working closely with Biennial and British Council colleagues to facilitate a fruitful and impactful programme, alongside delivering one edition of our digital research journal Stages, and laying the groundwork for a year-round digital programme and evaluation.
Main Duties
Project Coordination
Digital Programme
Finance and Administration
Miscellaneous
Further details can be found in the job information pack in the sidebar.