International Exchange Placements
Cultural and creative organisations/businesses are invited to apply to take
part in one of three International Exchange Placements. Each exchange will
involve a nominated mid-career leader working in a matched overseas
organisation for a period of three-months, offering that mid-career leader the
opportunity to 'learn through doing'. The UK organisation will then reciprocate
by hosting an individual from their matched overseas partner organisation for
three-months. The exchange placements will also have guidance and support
from respected leaders outside of their organisations.
The exchange will develop in both the mid-career leader and the organisation
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intercultural understanding
international leadership competencies
the art of international hosting
The exchange will allow cultural and creative organisations/businesses to
develop their intercultural expertise through experiencing a culturally different
working environment and procedures, helping to foster sustainable links for
the future. For the nominated mid-career leader, the exchange will provide
access to the leadership at all levels of the organisation within which they are
placed to gain an overview of the cultural and strategic operating context as
well as responsibility for delivery of a discrete project.
We particularly welcome applications for exchanges with China, India, Japan,
Korea and Taiwan.
The UK cultural and creative organisations/businesses1 are likely to
 already have a connection with their overseas partner of choice
 wish to develop links with a partner in one of the target countries, or
 be able to provide strong evidence of a commitment to identifying such
a partner
The exchanges can begin from April 2011, and must be completed by end of
December 2011.
For full details of CLP’s sector spread, please refer to
http://www.culturalleadership.org.uk/context/
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Organisational and Person Specifications
Cultural and creative organisations/businesses
 Have a demonstrable interest in developing their international profile
and their intercultural hosting expertise
 Have a demonstrable interest in developing a relationship with a
particular country and/or with a particular cultural or creative
organisation/business overseas
 Have a recognised cultural leader that is willing to act as ‘champion’ for
the activity within the organisation. This ‘champion’ must be able to
nominate a member of their staff, a mid-career leader, whom they wish
to participate in the exchange
 Be able to put forward a draft programme for the placement they are
wishing to host, ideally involving a discrete piece of work
 Be able to describe why they consider this a valuable opportunity and
what the experience might contribute to their organisation’s
development
 Be building based i.e. have offices that can accommodate and support
a placement
Mid-career Leader
 Have a demonstrable track record as a ‘cultural operator’ in the UK arts
sector
 Ability to operate in a foreign environment with a sense of confidence
and openness
 Evidence of a desire to contribute to the intercultural understanding
and knowledge of the relevant sector
 High level of interpersonal skills
 Understanding of networking and of the issues involved in engaging
internationally
 Be available to undertake the overseas placement from April 2011
onwards
Programme Management
Visiting Arts will manage the logistical and financial arrangements involved in
the scheme. Each placement will be tailor made in consultation with partners
in order to ensure the placements meet the objectives of individuals and
organisations involved. Mentors will help with the facilitation of this learning
journey and offer support throughout the duration of the opportunity.
The matching process will take place post selection and will be complete by
April 2011. All participants (both from the UK and overseas) will be required
to undertake their placement before the end of December 2011. The UK
nominated individuals will undertake the exchange first, followed by the
visiting exchange individual. Participants will take part in an evaluation
process.
Costs covered (in both directions) will include intensive language training
where necessary, international flights, visas, accommodation, subsistence
and a stipend.
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Application Process
To apply, please complete and submit the application form. Additionally,
attach a CV for the individual member of staff (no more than 2 sides of A4, 12
font).
Applications should be sent by email to:
sioned.hughes@visitingarts.org.uk
or by post to:
Sioned Hughes
Arts Manager
Visiting Arts
Institute of Contemporary Arts
The Mall
London
SW1Y 5AH
All applications received by the deadline will go through a short-listing process
supported by a group of external individuals.
Applications will be considered against the eligibility criteria and person
specification. Successful organisations will be those who in the judgement of
the selection panel best meet the criteria and will make best use of the
opportunity. Shortlisted organisations will be invited to an interview.
Organisations invited to an interview will be notified by telephone then letter
by 7 March 2011.
Interviews will take place on 17 March 2011.
Both the champion and the nominated mid-career leader will be interviewed
together.
Successful and unsuccessful organisations will be notified by letter no later
than 25 March 2011.
Closing date for applications is 28 February 2011, at 5pm
For further information, please contact: Sioned Hughes, Arts Manager at
Visiting Arts: sioned.hughes@visitingarts.org.uk
Tel: 0203 463 4565
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