Artist In Residence Opportunity, Ceanglan Chaluim Chille, Isle Of Mull

Application Deadline: 5pm, 23 June
Fee: £1,750.00
Duration: 5 days (including 3-day residency)
Location: KNOCKvologan Studio, Isle of Mull, Scotland

GAELIC (English below)

Tha CHARTS a’ lorg iarrtasan bho luchd-ealain comasach teòma an sàs ann an ceanglaichean poblach gus tachartasan bhuidhnean-obrach Gàidhlig a lìbhrigeadh a’ rannsachadh cuspairean dualchais is àrainneachd tron ealain Ceanglan Chaluim Chille, Cothrom 5 là Neach-ealain air Mhuinntireas ann am Muile, a ghabhail os làimh.  

Tha feum san dreuchd seo air cuideigin a nochdas dealas mu chànan is mu chultar na Gàidhlig tron t-saothair aca, a bhios a’ dealbhadh obair gu h-èifeachdach agus a chleachdas mothachadh, tionnsgalachd is sgilean gus duilgheadasan fhuasgladh gus toraidhean soirbheachail a chruthachadh.

Giorrachadh den Phost

Bidh aig an neach-ealain ri:

• Buidhnean-obrach cruthachail ag amas air a’ choimhearsnachd a threòrachadh ann an Gàidhlig, le tionndaidhean Beurla nan cois.
• Ceangal a dhèanamh ri buidhnean ionadail, ris an òigridh gu h-àraidh.
• Ùine 5 là air mhuinntireas a ghabhail os làimh, a’ gabhail a-steach aon là ag ullachadh agus 1 là an dèidh làimhe agus muinntireas 3 là air a chumail aig Studio ChNOC Mhaolagain.
• Gnothaichean a chumail ann an eileanan Earra-Ghàidheal, faodaidh gun tèid an cumail aig Studio ChNOC Mhaolagain, agus math dh’fhaodte ann an Eilean Idhe.
• Bhith ag obair air an oidhche ma dh’fheumar.

An Neach a tha Sinn ag Iarraidh:

• Neach-ealain a tha stèidhichte ann an Earra-Ghàidheal no neach-ealain aig a bheil ceangal follaiseach ri Earra-Ghàidheal le 3-5 bliadhna de dh’eòlas air ceanglaichean ris a’ phoball.
• Comasach air Còmhradh ann an Gàidhlig.
• Dearbhadh PVG (riatanach).
• Ceum ann an ealain’/dualchas no car an aon eòlas buntainneach.
• Eòlas barraichte air Earra-Ghàidheal is Bòid, Muile gu h-àraidh.
• Dealasach mu chultar na Gàidhlig agus mu chuspairean àrainneachd 

Gus barrachd fhaighinn a-mach mun dreuchd, a’ gabhail a-steach nan dleastanasan iomlan is nan slatan-tomhais deatamach, luchdaich a-nuas tuairisgeul-obrach làn ann an Gàidhlig no ann am Beurla. 

Cinn-là

Ceann-là gus iarrtas a chur a-steach: 5f, 23 Ògmhios

Agallamhan: 7 Iuchar 

Mar a nì thu iarrtas

Cuir CV agus litir le fiosrachadh/ceanglaichean mu eòlas buntainneach gu info@chartsargyllandisles.org.

Faodaidh tagraichean an litir ac’ a chur a-steach mar fhaidhle-claisneachd no mar bhideo. Cha bu chòir gum biodh a’ bhideo/am faidhle nas fhaide na 2 mhionaid. 

Marasgladh Co-ionannachd. Nuair a thathar a’ dèanamh iarrtas, lìon a-steach foirm marasgladh co-ionannachd an seo. 

Ma tha ceistean sam bith agad, nach cuir thu gu info@chartsargyllandisles.org iad.

ENGLISH 

CHARTS invites applications from confident, experienced artists skilled in public engagement to deliver Gaelic-language workshop events exploring heritage and environmental themes through art to undertake Ceanglan Chaluim Chille, a 5 day Artist In Residence Opportunity on Mull. 

This role requires someone who conveys energy and enthusiasm about Gaelic language and culture through their work, plans work effectively and uses sensitivity, initiative and problem-solving skills to drive successful outcomes.

Summary of the Role

The artist will be required to:

• Lead creative, community-focused workshops in Gaelic, with English translation support.
• Engage with local groups, especially young people.
• Undertake a 5 day residency, which includes 1 preparation day and 1 follow-up day and a 3 day residency hosted at KNOCKvologan Studio.
• Host activities on Argyll’s Islands, activities may be held at KNOCKvologan Studio, and potentially on Iona.
• Work evening if required.

Who We're Looking For:

• Argyll-based artist or artist with a meaningful connection to Argyll with 3-5 years of public engagement experience.
• Conversational Competence in Gaelic.
• PVG clearance (required).
• Degree in arts/heritage or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of Argyll and Bute, especially Mull.
• Passion for Gaelic culture and environmental themes

To find out more about the role, including full responsibilities and essential criteria, download the full job description in Gaelic or English. 

Key dates

Deadline to apply: 5 pm, 23 June

Interviews: 7th July 

How to apply

Please send a CV and cover letter with information/links about relevant experience to info@chartsargyllandisles.org. 

Applicants can submit their covering letter as an audio file or video. The video/audio should be no more than 2 minutes long.

Equalities monitoring: When applying, please complete an equalities monitoring form here.

If you have any queries, please send them to info@chartsargyllandisles.org

Ceanglan Chaluim Chille is funded by Bòrd na Gàidhlig and Foras na Gaeilge 25/26, with further support from Argyll and Bute Council and Creative Scotland. 

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Image: KNOCKvologan Studio