23 Union Street
Edinburgh
EH1 3LR
t. 0131 557 2479
e. info@edinburghprintmakers.co.uk
contact Tues to Sat 10.00–18.00
Vanessa Boyd
Administrator
Gallery Intern
Placement Outline
Edinburgh Printmakers is looking for a dynamic and motivated intern to assist with the running of its
busy gallery spaces and front of house reception. Our free admission galleries adjoin our openaccess fine-art printmaking studio and so you will be dealing with a wide range of people from our
members and education course participants, to print buyers and exhibiting artists.
You will gain a solid understanding of the contemporary arts market, fine art printmaking practice as
well as the workings of a public sector arts organisation. You will be involved in the co-ordination and
running of our gallery events programme, as well as assisting with core and project-based activities.
There is an administrative element to this role, however as a small, but very active, organisation, your
days are guaranteed to be varied and full!
Hours
15 Hours per week. Some flexibility with hours may be negotiated with both parties. Occasional
evening and weekend work is necessary. The placement will be for a minimum of 6 months.
Development Opportunities
Whilst at Edinburgh Printmakers you will gain knowledge and understanding in the following areas:
Knowledge and Understanding
 Knowledge and understanding of contemporary printmaking, artists and their practice.
 Knowledge and understanding of the primary arts market.
 Knowledge and understanding of public sector arts organisations and their infrastructure.
 Knowledge and understanding of exhibition project co-ordination and installation.
 Knowledge and understanding of gallery administration and stock management.
Values and Attitudes
 Current practice in customer care
 Appreciation of contemporary printmaking
 Team work within a small organisation
 Development of a high standard of presentation
Skills
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IT: Word, Excel, Photoshop, Entourage, Googledocs, Cybertill
Installation: preparation of walls; setting lights; installing vinyl; title labels; hanging of works.
Printmaking techniques.
Handling of unframed and framed art works.
Framing prints.
Edinburgh Printmakers is a charity registered in Scotland, Registered Company No. 044723,
Scottish Charity Reg No. SC009015, Vat Reg No. 271639642, Registered Office 23 Union
Street, Edinburgh EH1 3LR, Scotland.
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What to do next?
If you are interested in applying for the Volunteer vacancy please fill out the application form and
return it to:
Gallery Volunteer
Vanessa Boyd, Administrator
Edinburgh Printmakers
23 Union Street
Edinburgh
EH1 3LR
office@edinburghprintmakers.co.uk
Deadline: 5pm Saturday 9th February
Interview: TBC
Edinburgh Printmakers is a charity registered in Scotland, Registered Company No. 044723,
Scottish Charity Reg No. SC009015, Vat Reg No. 271639642, Registered Office 23 Union
Street, Edinburgh EH1 3LR, Scotland.
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Edinburgh Printmakers is a charity registered in Scotland, Registered Company No. 044723,
Scottish Charity Reg No. SC009015, Vat Reg No. 271639642, Registered Office 23 Union
Street, Edinburgh EH1 3LR, Scotland.