Visual Artist in Residence – Art & Play Programme
Overview
Wexford Arts Centre is seeking expressions of interest from visual artists to develop a series of art workshops with an emphasis on sensory play with babies and toddlers. The workshops, started up by Laura Larkin in 2023, aim to connect parents and guardians to the current exhibitions in the Arts Centre while allowing 0 – 3-year-olds to explore the works on display and related materials afterwards. The series provides a safe, fun space for babies and their parents/guardians to play in and connect with the arts and with each other.
Person Specification
We are looking for a Wexford based visual artist who has experience working with this age group running sensory play related workshops. The artist should explore different themes and materials, relating the experience back to the exhibitions in-situ at the Arts Centre and the ideas that the featuring artist has worked with. The annual programme should include an exploration of all senses – using sound, textures and smells. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with early years and their guardians to discover and create.
Budget
€1,000 per year including materials.
Yearly Schedule:
An average of 4-5 workshops run annually to coincide with the exhibition programme.
To Apply:
Send cover letter and CV to Laura Larkin, Visual Art Administrator to visual@wexfordartscentre.ie by 5pm on Tuesday 17th December 2024.
