Part-time Volunteer Studio Assistant

Information about Imagine Imagine Therapeutic Arts is a community based project that has been running for over 14 years. Currently run by Hisako Simon, Laura Ridolfi and Robin James, Imagine offers a safe space where, through art, people can turn their life crisis into an opportunity for self-renewal and change. Interested in the spiritual dimension of mental and physical health and in how the artistic practice can influence them, we work alongside the members in the shared studio space, thus creating a unique artistic-therapeutic community. Our aim is to facilitate each member’s access to their own creative potential. We provide a supportive and inspiring environment where personal creativity is cultivated and developed within a social context, through both open, as well as structured, theme-based groups for adults and young people.

Job Description: Part-time Volunteer Studio Assistant – Imagine is looking for a part-time studio assistant (1 full day per week spread over three sessions: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) to join the team in the next phase of development. The candidate, enthusiastic and responsible, will assist in maintaining the quality of the studio space as well as being involved in helping setting up and clearing up after each group. During the sessions, you will be able to pursue your own artistic process. The person needs to have experience with different media and art materials, and good communication skills. Within this role, there would be the opportunity to get involved in creating Imagine's printed programme, the newsletter, and updating the website. An interest in the relationship between the visual arts and health/well-being is essential. A 6-month or longer commitment is required.

Tasks would include:

Help with setting up the art materials and clearing up the space after each group

Assist individual studio members with their artistic process.

Help with maintaining studio equipment and art materials.

Help serve refreshments during sessions.

Key Skills Required:

Experience with different media and art materials

Organised and accurate, attention to detail

Able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team

Good communication skills

An interest in the relationship between the visual arts and health/well-being

Experience with groups is a bonus

Benefits will include: The opportunity to pursue your own artistic work during the Studio Practice Sessions

A 50% discounted fee to attend as a participant any other part of the Imagine programme would be available to those interested.