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Artist Support Worker


Two white hand lay on each other surrounded by a teal background. The nails of the top hand are visible and are hand has painted nails in a beige colour.

Artist Support Worker 

Are you experienced in making sculpture or craft? Do you have a passion for working collaboratively on ambitious projects?

Artist Bridget O’Gorman is looking to hire a support worker to assist her in producing an ambitious new sculptural commission for TULCA 2023: honey, milk and salt in a seashell before sunrise.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a leading contemporary artist on an exciting new sculpture commission, exploring ideas around support, collaboration and interdependence.  


Job Title: Artist Support Worker

Location: Cahir, Tipperary

Pay and Remuneration:

  • €150 per day. Transport and accommodation can be provided if required.

  • You will be insured whilst on site.

Terms of Contract: Freelance

Hours: 

  • Five full days in August and five full days in September 2023.

  • The working day is 10am - 6pm. 

  • Flexibility in hours may be required and will be negotiated in advance.

Who you’ll be working with:

  • Artist; Bridget O’Gorman. 

  • Producer; Iarlaith Ní Fheorais. 

The Role and Responsibilities: 

  • Work with Bridget O’Gorman as an artists support worker to assist in the production of an ambitious sculptural commission for TULCA Festival of Visual Arts 2023. 

  • Assist in the production and finishing of sculptures.

  • Support with the wrapping, moving and shipping of sculpture.

Experience Required:

  • Experience of working with a range of sculptural materials, fabrication and finishing techniques including mould-making in a range of materials including clay, silicone and pigment.

  • The ability to lift sculptures, use a ladder and perform manual tasks.

  • Organised and can maintain good health and safety/housekeeping standards. 

  • Works to their own initiative. 

Desirable: 

  • Experience of working with disabled artists or experience of support work.

  • Graduate of Sculpture or Craft third-level degree or equivalent experience.

  • Live in Tipperary or the Midwest.


How to Apply:

  • CV (2 pages max)

  • A brief cover letter detailing why you are interested in the role and detailing your relevant experience (1 page max)

Send to curator2023@tulca.ie 

Deadline: Monday, July 3rd 2023

Interviews: An informal interview will be conducted online on the week commencing 10th July. 

Accessibility:

  • If you have access needs relevant to the role, please include details in a separate page alongside your cover letter.

  • Please email Iarlaith at curator2023@tulca.ie if you have any questions or require support in making your application.

  • You can submit your application in text or via audio message, no greater than 8 minutes long.

Notes to applicants:

Unfortunately we are unable to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants. 

This role is supported by the Arts and Disability Ireland Connect New Work Award 2023, field:arts and TULCA Festival of Visual Arts. TULCA Festival of Visual Arts is supported by the Arts Council, Galway City Council and Galway County Council.

Image: Bridget O’Gorman, courtesy of the artist.