Funding has been allocated by the Arts Council of Wales to enable a Wales presence at the Biennale 2003. MAIN OBJECTIVES Supported by Wales Arts International and the Wales in Venice Steering Committee. * The management of the Wales representation at the Venice Biennale 2003. * Raising the profile of visual arts from Wales internationally. * Act as expert advisor to contributing artists and the Steering Committee. MAIN DUTIES Develop and deliver the project aims as explored in the feasibility study. These will involve: 1. Negotiating with potential partners to enable match funding 2. Managing the project budget effectively 3. Establishing curatorial procedures for the selection of artists for exhibition 4. Liaising with, contracting and overseeing project management in Venice 5. Enabling all necessary arrangements regarding the exhibition venue and insurance requirements 6. Working closely with artists and Venice co-ordinator to ensure that artists’ and project’s needs are met 7. Managing the implementation of the exhibition in Venice, in collaboration with the Venice co-ordinator, including freighting, specialist technical assistance, opening events, invigilation and dismantling 8. Organising, contracting and overseeing public relations and promotional activity in relation to the event 9. Co-ordinating the production of a catalogue to accompany the exhibition 10. Creating an effective evaluation process 11. Investigation and follow up beyond 2003 12. Undertakes any other duties which may reasonably be delegated by the Wales in Venice Steering Committee. Person Specification Knowledge and Experience 1. At least five years’ arts project management experience in a professional context. This will include experience of planning and implementing art activity programmes. 2. Wide ranging knowledge of visual arts practice in Wales and internationally 3. Expertise in curating large scale exhibitions 4. Working knowledge of arts funding mechanisms and administration systems operated by public bodies in Wales 5. Knowledge and experience of working in the visual arts in an international context 6. Experience of working in collaboration with partner organisations in Wales and internationally 7. Experience of planning and managing budgets 8. Experience in the management of staff and in working to committees 9. Knowledge of equal opportunities issues, in relation to involvement in the arts. Abilities 1. To take responsibility and work effectively under pressure. This post requires the post holder to work outside of Wales with limited support and supervision 2. To develop priorities 3. To present developments in a clear and convincing form 4. To evaluate issues in terms of maximising benefit to the visual arts sector of Wales 5. To work effectively with colleagues and external partners 6. To communicate clearly and convincingly orally and produce concise written documents 7. To offer clear guidance attributable to experience and thorough research 8. Ability to be tactful and diplomatic 9. Committed to high standards of project delivery 10. To work from own initiative and be flexible in order to achieve project aims 11. To act strategically whilst maintaining an eye for project detail Other 1. The ability to speak Italian would be an advantage for this post, but is not essential 2. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable but is not essential for this post. PROJECT BACKGROUND Prior to the Venice Biennale of Art 2001, the Arts Council of Wales commissioned a feasibility study to consider the potential for establishing a Wales representation at the Venice Biennale 2003. The National Museums & Galleries of Wales and the Welsh Tourist Board partnered the Arts Council in this initiative. MN Arts Associates undertook the study, which made recommendations relating to the form of representation, the management structure and consequent budgetary requirements. As a result of this, funding has been allocated by the Arts Council of Wales to enable a Wales presence at the Biennale 2003.In support of the initiative, the Director of the National Museum & Gallery of Wales has agreed to chair a steering committee comprising project partners, representative(s) from Visual Arts Galleries of Wales and visual artist(s). The committee will establish the immediate and long-term aims of the project and ensure that these are met through the project management. The committee will also oversee artist selection procedures.The commissioner will work to this committee. An exhibition venue in Venice has already been identified, together with an agent in Venice who will assist in co-ordinating the event,under the management of the commissioner.The agent has been kept informed of project developments to date.

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