PUBLICS is looking for a dedicated group of 18-21 year olds to join PUBLICS YOUTH Advisory Board; a new employment and learning opportunity providing experience of curating contemporary art and a platform to contribute to the future of our organisation (both how we work and what we can do better). PUBLICS is particularly interested in developing program that provides young people with better access to the arts now and in the future.

You do not need any prior experience of working or studying in the arts but a curiosity in contemporary art and its future is essential, as well as an interest in books, publishing and engaging with PUBLICS library.

We welcome applicants from people of all backgrounds including those who have not yet had access to similar programmes, and those from backgrounds that are underrepresented in the arts including those: with Black, Asian or ethnically diverse heritage; from low-income backgrounds; who identify as LGBTQ+; who identify as disabled. English is the working language at PUBLICS.

Considerations

 This opportunity is open to those living in (or within travelling distance of) Helsinki, who are able to commit to nine months of meetings and delivery both in person and online.
 Members of our board will be paid for their work, as well as receive mentorship and guidance from local and international professionals in the field. Members are paid 60 euros per session.
 This opportunity can comfortably run alongside other commitments such as work or study but we would like members to dedicate time for up to two sessions per month.

What to expect

 Mentorship and guidance from local and international professionals working in the arts.
 Experience working on an international scale through collaborations with the Teen Advisory Boards at Index (Stockholm) and PRAKSIS (Oslo).
 Experience of contributing and realising ideas at PUBLICS board meetings and through our public program.
 Experience of co-curating art of different disciplines as part of PUBLICS ‘Today Is Our Tomorrow’ festival.
 Possibility of travel for research and educational activity.
 Opportunity to collaborate with other arts organisations across Helsinki.
 Open access to PUBLICS library.

How to apply

To apply, we would like you to write a short letter (no more than a page) telling us a bit about yourself, why you are interested in the position and what you hope to gain from the experience. As part of your letter, we would like you to respond to the following question:

Why are young people important for the future of the arts and why is the arts an important platform for young people?

Email your application by Monday 13th December with ‘PUBLICS YOUTH_your name’ in the subject field to PUBLICS Curator of Learning, Samantha Lippett: samantha.lippett@publics.fi

Shortlisted applicants will be invited for interview at the beginning of January 2022. The recruited board should be available to start from the end of January 2022. If you have any questions about this opportunity, please feel free to get in touch.