Interesting about this job
This work brings you into contact with many artists and with various works of art. At gallery opening times, the volunteer can work completely independently after an introductory period. 9 to 10 times a year a new exhibition is opened, at which the volunteer can be present.
Job tasks and duties
- To receive visitors during gallery opening hours and provide information about the current exhibition and about Forma Aktua in general. In principle, for one half-day a week.
- Volunteers are asked to have an interest in art and also to be willing to delve into the background of the exhibited art for each new exhibition.
- The gallery is open Thursday to Sunday from 1pm - 5pm.
Job skills and qualities
- Good communication skills.
- Affinity with art.
- Getting information and reading about the current exhibition.
- Assist in selling the artworks.
Extra information
Forma Aktua is a foundation that aims to promote and make art accessible among as wide a cross-section of the population as possible. In addition, Forma Aktua supports artists by giving them the opportunity to exhibit their work in the gallery. The foundation operates on a non-profit basis and has ANBI status. (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling). It holds 9 to 10 exhibitions a year. These are basically sales exhibitions. All work at Forma Aktua is carried out by volunteers. The gallery is open to the public Thursday to Sunday from 13:00 - 17:00. We are looking for a volunteer who can be present in the gallery on one of these days as a room assistant.
Job information
| Job type | Volunteer Work | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Services | travel expenses | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Duration | indefinite | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hours per week | at least 4 hours, max 8 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Work hours of your own choosing? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Location | Nieuwstad 10 Groningen |
Organisation address and information
Stichting Forma Aktua
Nieuwstad 10
9711 JP Groningen
Website: http://www.forma-aktua.nl