Applications for new Artistic Director now open
The Nelson Festivals Trust are looking for our next Artistic Director to ignite creativity and connection in our city and region through transformative arts experiences and continue, and to inspire and innovate a festival that has significant cultural impact.
Our next Artistic Director will:
– Lead the next iteration of the creative legacy
– Shape, curate and deliver the artistic programme and the Trust’s vision of ‘a multiverse of audacious, accessible and awe-inspiring arts experiences enriching connection and care with the world around us’.
Kōrero mō te Tūranga | About the Role:
Our key offering Nelson Arts Festival continues as a bright beacon for the arts in Aotearoa and a strong pou for the Whakatū creative community. Each spring we curate, craft and nurture 11 days of unmissable arts experiences for and with the people of Whakatū Nelson and Te Tauihu (and beyond).
Having recently celebrated the 30-year milestone in our festival history, the Artistic Director will lead the next iteration of our creative legacy and make new memories for our whole community.
Mōu | About You:
You embrace all art forms, spark innovative ideas, encourage artistic risk-taking and cultivate a vibrant creative ecosystem. You naturally bring people together and are committed to diversity and inclusion. You can amplify existing stories and talent as well as celebrate the new and bold. You are committed to honouring and upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, caring for our environment and striving for sustainable and inclusive practices. You know how to push boundaries with consideration and use creativity as catalyst for change. You have proven leadership in creative programming and producing, including commissioning new works, strong networks and relationships with Aotearoa artists, companies, presenters and festivals, as well as a history of securing leading artists.
You will have autonomy to shape the artistic program and vision, selecting performers and artists that align with the Trust’s values. You will work closely with a passionate and incredibly talented team from programming, technical, delivery and marketing workflows. Reporting to the General Manager, you will engage with various external stakeholders, including artists, venues, partners and the wider community.
In your cover letter, we would like to know about you and what inspires and motivates you. We encourage and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities as we aspire to reflect the diverse communities of Aotearoa.
Applications close on Monday, 21st October 2024.
For more details on this exciting role and to apply, please visit: https://bit.ly/4eN1Sqg