Curator, Frieze Foundation
Requirement: Part time, initially for one year, from 1 November 2009. Based in London.
Salary: Dependent on role and experience.
Deadline: 6 July 2009
Since the inaugural Frieze Art Fair in 2003, Frieze Foundation has pursued an ambitious curatorial programme, inviting artists to respond specifically to the fair context. Frieze Projects, the critically acclaimed programme of artists commissions, has realised 56 new works by established and emerging artists from around the world, including Ceal Floyer, Jeppe Hein, Mike Nelson, Paola Pivi, Richard Prince, Martha Rosler and Mario Garcia Torres.
Frieze Foundation is looking for an experienced curator for Frieze Projects, Frieze Film and The Cartier Award.
The job requires:
An understanding of the complexities of commissioning and producing site-specific projects;
An understanding of the opportunities and parameters the Fair context provides;
The ability to commission a relevant programme of artists’ projects and to manage that process from start to finish;
An informed perspective and strong network of relationships with both emerging and established artists and the curatorial field worldwide;
A strong track-record in critical writing and editorial skills;
The ability to work with the existing Foundation team and Frieze Art Fair staff;
The initiation and maintenance of ongoing relationships with a range of collaborating institutions, public funding bodies and corporate sponsors;
The skill to support applications for major funding grants;
The ability to work to deadlines and within budgets.
Interviews will be held in London.
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to , putting ‘Curator’ in the subject field.
Frieze Intern London
Autumn Internship
13 August–20 November 2009
Deadline for applications: 13 July
Winter Internship
19 November 2009–19 February 2010
Deadline for applications: 12 October
Frieze is offering a three-month full-time voluntary internship within our London office. This internship will be of particular interest to students or recent graduates with an interest in contemporary art, art fairs and magazine publishing and who are keen to make a contribution to this dynamic company. The intern will be involved in the day-to-day operation of the office and will gain an insight into the workings of frieze magazine, Frieze Art Fair and frieze.com.
Our winter and spring internships will focus on the magazine, the summer and autumn internships will play a key role in preparations for Frieze Art Fair.
Skills/Competencies Required:
– Basic computer skills (MAC knowledge desirable but not essential)
– Enthusiastic, flexible and positive attitude
– Helpful and polite manner
– Contemporary art education/background
You will receive full training in our office systems and will be supervised by our professional staff.
Conditions of the programme:
The successful candidate will take part in our internship programme for three months full-time. The intern will be reimbursed for travel and lunch expenses.
Application:
To apply for this voluntary internship please send a CV and covering letter to stating in the subject title which internship you are applying for (e.g. Autumn Internship).
