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Join the heart of arts and culture in England as a valued Panel Member for the Acceptance in Lieu (AIL) Panel at Arts Council England.
Overview
Salary £50 - £350
Location London, UK - Hybrid
Expires Expires at anytime
Arts Council England is pivotal to the sustenance and fostering of art and culture throughout the nation. The organisation contributes to various pursuits in arts, museums, and libraries. Becoming part of Arts Council England offers the stimulating opportunity to help shape and champion the arts landscape in the UK.
As a Panel Member for the AIL Panel, you will:
- Serve on a subcommittee of the National Council and provide advice to state officials.
- Evaluate offerings made to the nation under the AIL and Cultural Gifts Schemes.
- Assess the physical condition of artworks and have an understanding of the current art market and valuations.
Role Requirements:
- A strong understanding of the decorative arts; a special interest in ceramics is an advantage.
- You must be full-time freelance or self-employed, a freelancer or self-employed person who also has a part-time salaried job, or unwaged or not in receipt of a salary.
Members can claim an allowance of £50 per hour up to £350 per day.
Application Process Details:
- Submit your application via email to AIL.Panel@artscouncil.org.uk with 'AIL Panel Application' as the subject line.
- Applicants will receive an acknowledgment email. The closing date is 28th February at 12 - 00 noon.
- Interviews will be held on 10th March 2025 in London.
About Us Arts Council England is a national organisation that invests in art and culture. We support a range of activities across the arts, museums and libraries. We are dedicated to making a positive impact in your area and offer advice and guidance to help make the case for art and culture.
The Role As a Panel Member for the Acceptance in Lieu (AIL) Panel, you will be part of a subcommittee of Arts Council England’s National Council. You will advise the Secretary of State for DCMS, and the Ministers in the devolved governments, on items offered to the nation under the Acceptance in Lieu and Cultural Gifts Schemes. This role requires a good knowledge of the decorative arts; a special interest in ceramics would be an advantage. You will also need to assess the physical condition of artworks under consideration, have a working knowledge of the current art market and valuations, and an awareness of the strengths and weaknesses of relevant holdings in public institutions in the United Kingdom.
Job Requirements To be eligible for the allowance members must be either full-time freelance or self-employed, a freelancer or self-employed person who also has a part-time salaried job, or unwaged or not in receipt of a salary. Members can claim £50 per hour up to £350 per day. This can include travel time.
Benefits This is a voluntary role, with UK expenses reimbursed. An allowance is available to freelance/self-employed AIL Panel Members.
Application Details Please submit your application by emailing [email removed - click apply for more details]. Please state AIL Panel Application in the subject line; all applications will be acknowledged by email. Closing date: 28th February at 12:00 noon. Interviews: 10th March 2025 in London.
