Published: 13 Nov 2023
Creative Scotland is seeking an inspirational and experienced Head of Visual Arts to lead its visual arts work across Scotland, the UK and internationally. Applications for the post close at 5pm on Monday, 18th December 2023.
A critical role in the strategic support and development of visual arts in Scotland, this important and rare opportunity requires someone with visual arts leadership experience and a deep understanding of practise, diversity and the needs of artists.
The vacancy has become available as Amanda Catto steps down from the role after 33 years at the public body that supports the arts, screen, and creative industries; as a development organisation, a funder and an advocate working across Scotland and internationally.
Iain Munro, CEO of Creative Scotland commented:
“After 33 exceptional years, Amanda Catto will be leaving Creative Scotland in December to take early retirement. Amanda's care for artists, coupled with her enormous passion, commitment, and expertise, has contributed enormously to the growth and development of the sector, and supported Scotland’s international reputation as a centre of excellence in the visual arts throughout her tenure. We thank Amanda for her passion, dedication, and commitment to the role.
“We’re now seeking a new Head of Visual Arts to join Creative Scotland’s committed and knowledgeable team. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate individual to lead on Creative Scotland’s visual arts work across Scotland, the UK and internationally.”
Reflecting on her time spent in the role, Amanda Catto, Head of Visual Arts at Creative Scotland commented:
“It has been such a privilege and a joy to support and guide the development of the visual arts across Scotland for the last thirty years. There is such a depth and diversity of artmaking in the country which we should all be extremely proud of.
“I am especially grateful to all the many remarkable artists and arts organisations that I have worked with who afforded me the great pleasure of seeing and learning about life through their eyes. In a world that feels so fragile and divided, art matters more now than ever, and Scotland must continue to be a place where art and artists are nurtured, celebrated and invested in, for the good of us all.”
The successful candidate will have experience and knowledge of working in visual arts at a senior and strategic level, with a track record of successful project and partnership management. Our ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in visual arts internationally and professional influence that will help Creative Scotland in its ambition to unlock new opportunities for artists in local communities and on a national and international level, drawing on Scotland’s enormous cultural strengths. The post offers a starting salary £44,031 pa plus pension and benefits. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 5pm on Monday 18th December 2023. To apply and for further information please visit Creative Scotland’s website.
Creative Scotland is the public body that supports the arts, screen and creative industries across all parts of Scotland distributing funding provided by the Scottish Government and The National Lottery. Further information at creativescotland.com. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Learn more about the value of art and creativity in Scotland and join in at www.ourcreativevoice.scot
Jacqueline Munro, Media Relations & PR Coordinator
Jacqueline.Munro@creativescotland.com
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