• This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Designated Position, in accordance with sections 56(2) and 65 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply
The Art Gallery of South Australia (AGSA) was founded in 1881 and its vision is to be the most inspiring art destination in Australia. Its purpose is to serve the community by transforming the lives of artist and audiences, achieving this through its worldrenowned art collection, gallery building, exhibitions, festivals and events, for current and future generations. AGSA presents a dynamic program of temporary exhibitions, pillar exhibitions of international and Australian art and three flagship offerings being the Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art, Tarnanthi Festival of Contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art, and the Ramsay Art Prize. The AGSA collection comprises more than 47,000 works of art spanning two millennia and embracing all art forms. The collection exists for our audiences to comprehend the past, to navigate the present, and as a potent avenue to imagine the future. Placing art, artists and audiences at the very heart of who we are guides AGSA's artistic and public programs. AGSA contributes positively to cultural cohesion, social wellbeing, creativity, engaged citizenship and the economic life in South Australia.
Under the limited direction of the Director and Assistant Director, Artistic Programs, the Producer supports the artistic vision and initiatives of the Art Gallery of South Australia (AGSA) through high level business delivery of significant projects and events. The producer has primary management responsibility of administrative, procurement, recruitment, and overarching project management aspects of the Tarnanthi Festival of Contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art (Tarnanthi), and other Art Gallery projects and functions as deemed appropriate. Tarnanthi is the Art Gallery of South Australia's biennial celebration of contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art presented with Principal Partner BHP and support from the Government of South Australia. The Producer, Tarnanthi plays an extremely significant role and supports the artistic vision of the Tarnanthi Artistic Director.
The Producer manages a team of passionate creative and talented individuals to realise this important Festival. Tarnanthi presents exhibitions at AGSA and on tour, an annual art fair, artist talks, performances, workshops and a groundbreaking education program. A major highlight is the Tarnanthi Festival, held every two years in Adelaide and across South Australia. Since beginning as a oneoff event in 2015, Tarnanthi has developed from delivering acclaimed annual exhibitions in Adelaide into a continuous celebration of contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, reaching national and international audiences.
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14/08/2024

Nici Cumpston

[email protected]

08 8207 7085

Full Time
Adelaide
SA
$106,512 - $115,137 p.a.
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