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Deadline 2nd July 11pm Primary is seeking to recruit several trustees, following the completion of the terms of office of three board members. This is an exciting time to join us following the acquisition of our building and significant investment in capital development. https://lnkd.in/ekuPSdgk We are looking for people with diverse lived and personal experiences as well as professional expertise to make a difference to our future, seeking applicants with knowledge and skills in the following areas: * Artists with national/international practice and networks * Curators, commissioners and producers interested in supporting artist development * Financial and commercial management * Heritage professionals particularly those with experience of funding to reach conservation goals * Marketing and communications particularly in respect of the visual arts We acknowledge that people from certain backgrounds are under-represented on our Board and in the arts more broadly. We want to expand the voices that inform our decision-making and to be reflective of the communities we serve. We encourage people to apply who are underrepresented in the visual arts sector, including individuals of the global majority1, those who are disabled, D/Deaf, neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+ or facing intersecting cultural or socio-economic barriers. Primary defines global majority as a collective term that refers to people who are Black, Asian, Brown, dual heritage, indigenous to the global south, and/or have been racialised as ethnic minorities.

https://lnkd.in/gjbGEpsZ Primary's Summer Garden Party - Price correction https://lnkd.in/ghqZTsip... LOCATION: Primary, 33 Seely Road, Nottingham, NG7 1NU WHEN: Friday 19 July, 2024 BOOKING: Tickets are available in advance via Eventbrite. BOOK HERE. EVENT TICKET: £35, doors at 5.30PM (end 11PM) - includes Prosecco on entry, sharing meal, in-conversation & live entertainment. EVENING TICKET: £12.50, doors at 8PM (end 11PM) - includes live entertainment by Benjamin Luhis. Highlights: We will be joined by renowned artist Keith Piper Celebrating 10-years of Primary’s Public Programme Sharing Menu by Little Brickhouse Conversation between Jade Foster and artist Caragh Thuring Our exhibition, Imagining Otherwise, will be open between 5.30 - 7PM Live jazz and funk music by Benjamin Luhis DJ’s playing reggae and soul Card only bar Join us for Primary’s most ambitious fundraising event to date – a ‘Garden Party’ in our newly refurbished and lush outdoor space. During the event we’ll be receiving pledges of support, helping fund different areas of activity across Primary’s programme, building and outdoor spaces. Help Primary reach our £50,000 summer fundraising target! This ambitious event will bridge the past with the present and ask: What is Primary’s relationship to art history and the Nottingham community? Primary’s Garden Party will include a tasting menu catered by our neighbours, Little Brickhouse, serving home-cooked and seasonal goodness. The meal is served on long tables within a large outdoor marquee and includes ingredients and edibles from Primary’s very own garden. Local jazz and funk giant Benjamin Luhis will perform live in the evening, and DJs will play reggae and soul music throughout the event. This event will celebrate artist Keith Piper, who, along with other members of the Blk Art Group, presented their artwork within the landmark exhibition, The Pan-Afrikan Connection, in Nottingham 41 years ago with the Midland Group. The New Midland Group is a legacy consortium comprising Primary and BACKLIT. Artist Caragh Thuring, who studied at Trent Polytechnic (Nottingham Trent University), will also be in conversation with Primary’s Public Programme Curator Jade Foster, discussing her experience participating in artist-led projects in Nottingham before there was Primary, Nottingham Contemporary and New Art Exchange and what it’s like returning. After a decade of impactful presence in the arts community, we wish to bring people together who want to help move the organisation forward by joining us on the 19 July to celebrate, donate on the day and help us reach our fundraising goal. Your support is vital to ensure Primary’s future, and funds raised will support operations, demonstrate community commitment, and secure a sound future for Primary.

Hello! We’re delighted to announce Primary's Summer Garden Party! https://lnkd.in/gjbGEpsZ   Join us for Primary’s most ambitious fundraising event to date – a ‘Garden Party’ in our newly refurbished and lush outdoor space. During the event we’ll be receiving pledges of support, helping fund different areas of activity across Primary’s programme, building and outdoor spaces. Help Primary reach our £50,000 summer fundraising target!    This ambitious event will bridge the past with the present and ask: What is Primary’s relationship to art history and the Nottingham community?  WHEN: Friday 19 July, 5PM - 10:30PM BOOKING: Tickets are available in advance via Eventbrite. Ticket Cost = £80   Highlights: Celebrating renowned artist Keith Piper  Celebrating 10-years of Primary’s Public Programme  Conversation between Jade Foster and artist Caragh Thuring Sharing Menu by Little Brickhouse, including free drinks with the meal Live jazz and funk music by Benjamin Luhis  DJ’s playing reggae and soul  Licensed bar Our exhibition, Imagining Otherwise, will be open between 5pm-7pm This event will celebrate artist Keith Piper, who, along with other members of the Blk Art Group, presented their artwork within the landmark exhibition, The Pan-Afrikan Connection, in Nottingham 41 years ago with the Midland Group. The New Midland Group is a legacy consortium comprising Primary and BACKLIT.    After a decade of impactful presence in the arts community, we wish to bring people together who want to help move the organisation forward by joining us on the 19 July to celebrate, donate on the day and help us reach our fundraising goal. Best wishes, Primary Team  

Primary is seeking to recruit several trustees https://lnkd.in/ekuPSdgk Primary is seeking to recruit several trustees, following the completion of the terms of office of three board members. This is an exciting time to join us following the acquisition of our building and significant investment in capital development. We are looking for people with diverse lived and personal experiences as well as professional expertise to make a difference to our future, seeking applicants with knowledge and skills in the following areas: Artists with national/international practice and networks Curators, commissioners and producers interested in supporting artist development Financial and commercial management Heritage professionals particularly those with experience of funding to reach conservation goals Marketing and communications particularly in respect of the visual arts We acknowledge that people from certain backgrounds are under-represented on our Board and in the arts more broadly. We want to expand the voices that inform our decision-making and to be reflective of the communities we serve. We encourage people to apply who are underrepresented in the visual arts sector, including individuals of the global majority1, those who are disabled, D/Deaf, neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+ or facing intersecting cultural or socio-economic barriers. Board composition is important to many aspects of governance, and therefore we seek members with a balance of skills and experiences in: Teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills Different styles and approaches to leadership Knowledge of the communities around us, and the wider sector we work within Board members contribute actively to our work around Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, and support Primary in becoming a socially just organisation. 1. Primary defines global majority as a collective term that refers to people who are Black, Asian, Brown, dual heritage, indigenous to the global south, and/or have been racialised as ethnic minorities.

Primary is seeking to recruit several trustees, following the completion of the terms of office of three board members. This is an exciting time to join us following the acquisition of our building and significant investment in capital development. We are looking for people with diverse lived and personal experiences as well as professional expertise to make a difference to our future, seeking applicants with knowledge and skills in the following areas: Artists with national/international practice and networks Curators, commissioners and producers interested in supporting artist development Financial and commercial management Heritage professionals particularly those with experience of funding to reach conservation goals Marketing and communications particularly in respect of the visual arts We acknowledge that people from certain backgrounds are under-represented on our Board and in the arts more broadly. We want to expand the voices that inform our decision-making and to be reflective of the communities we serve. We encourage people to apply who are underrepresented in the visual arts sector, including individuals of the global majority, those who are disabled, D/Deaf, neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+ or facing intersecting cultural or socio-economic barriers. https://lnkd.in/ekuPSdgk

ROLE TITLE: Trustees DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Tuesday 2 July, 11pm Primary is seeking to recruit several trustees, following the completion of the terms of office of three board members. This is an exciting time to join us following the acquisition of our building and significant investment in capital development. We are looking for people with diverse lived and personal experiences as well as professional expertise to make a difference to our future, seeking applicants with knowledge and skills in the following areas: Artists with national/international practice and networks Curators, commissioners and producers interested in supporting artist development Financial and commercial management Heritage professionals particularly those with experience of funding to reach conservation goals Marketing and communications particularly in respect of the visual arts We acknowledge that people from certain backgrounds are under-represented on our Board and in the arts more broadly. We want to expand the voices that inform our decision-making and to be reflective of the communities we serve. We encourage people to apply who are underrepresented in the visual arts sector, including individuals of the global majority, those who are disabled, D/Deaf, neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+ or facing intersecting cultural or socio-economic barriers. See details on link https://lnkd.in/ekuPSdgk

Recruitment for Board of Trustees at Primary Application deadline 7th Dec 11pm Primary wishes to develop our Board to ensure we realise our mission and aims. We are inviting expressions of interest for new Trustees to join us, bringing diverse expertise to our Board and to the organisation. We are looking for people with a range of lived and personal experiences as well as professional expertise to make a difference to our future.This role does not require previous experience of being on a Board and we actively welcome people who have not had this experience previously. We are seeking applicants with strong knowledge and skills that align with one or more of the following areas: Strategic, operational, legal and financial management Fundraising including trusts and foundations, as well as commercial income generation Heritage building development and management including capital development Artists with national/international practice and networks Artist development to support people at different stages of their career Audience development including co-production with communities and shared learning programmes Marketing in all aspects particularly in respect of socially engaged artistic practices 

About The Role The Associate Curator will be an integral role within the Primary programme team, working collaboratively to shape our work.They will take an active role in the decision-making processes of the organisation, supporting the delivery of our wider programme in 2024/25. The role will be developed based on the successful candidate’s interests and direction.They will lead on the development and delivery of a strand of public programme, with access to a budget of £10K to support this.There is flexibility in the way this programme develops – they may wish to work within existing structures at Primary or initiate something new. The Associate Curator will work collaboratively with the wider programme team to inform Primary’s contribution to the Transform season of work during summer 2024, and strands of Primary’s activity beyond this.The Transform season will be part of a city-wide takeover aimed at celebrating talent, creativity and leadership from the global majority. The successful candidate will be curious about Primary’s approach to co-production2 and have a desire to contribute to programme development, bringing different perspectives with a focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion [Primary’s EDI Policy].They will have the ambition and desire to develop a career as a Curator or Artistic Director within the cultural sector.The role will be supported through individual and organisation-wide training, as well as a budget for mentoring, travel and accommodation, and support for access needs. The role is funded with Art Fund support.