Primary is seeking to recruit several trustees, following the completion of the terms of office of three board members. This is an exciting time to join us following the acquisition of our building and significant investment in capital development.
We are looking for people with diverse lived and personal experiences as well as professional expertise to make a difference to our future.
Read MorePrimary is commissioning a researcher / evaluator to develop a Case for Support to support the organisation’s Artist Development Strategy. The Case for Support will articulate and demonstrate the impact that Primary’s Artist Development Programme has on residents and members as well as artists engaged through our Public Programme and partnership working.
Read MoreThis role is for a curator from the global majority. The Associate Curator will be an integral role within the Primary programme team, working collaboratively to shape our work. They will take an active role in the decision-making processes of the organisation, supporting the delivery of our wider programme. The role will be developed based on the successful candidate’s interests and direction. They will lead on the development and delivery of a strand of public programme, with access to a budget of £10K to support this.
Read More10 artists will be invited to join Courses for Dis-Course(s) as participating artists in an exciting new project taking place at Primary. The Dinners will be specifically for British (south) Asian Women Artists (or anyone who identifies with this - inclusive of non-binary people and trans women). Specifically, we are looking for artists for the location of Nottingham from areas local to Primary and artists who wouldn’t normally have access to such spaces for showing work or engagement.
Read MoreWe are looking for people with a range of lived and personal experiences as well as professional expertise to make a difference to our future. This role does not require previous experience of being on a Board and we actively welcome people who have not had this experience previously.
Read MoreThe Lead Builder/Carpenter will build an innovative Material Store in Primary’s outdoor space (located at 33 Seely Road, Nottingham, NG7 1NU). This is a project designed and co-built with Architectural Designers / Artists residents at Primary to build the store out of mostly salvaged and recycled materials to create a resource to reuse and recycle materials from local arts spaces and businesses.
Read MoreArtist-in-residence Simon Raven joined us at Primary in early 2023 for the second round of the A(st)udio Residency series. Simon has shared an overview of his practice, what he’ll be working on during his residency and how he’s finding the experience!
Read MoreResidency opportunity for artists working with sound / audio & musicians from lower socio-economic backgrounds or identify as working class and are currently based in Nottingham or Nottinghamshire. The artist or musician selected will be provided with a rent-free studio space at Primary for 3-months.
Read MoreResidency opportunity for artists working with sound / audio & musicians from lower socio-economic backgrounds and currently based in Nottingham or Nottinghamshire. The artist or musician selected will be provided with a rent-free studio space at Primary for 3-months.
Read MoreWe are seeking to recruit an Operations Manager to make an important contribution to our work, and expand the range and depth of skills within our organisation. This role would suit someone with project management experience and a sound knowledge of all aspects of managing a public building, as well as genuine interest in supporting the development of a contemporary visual arts organisation.
Read MoreResidency opportunity for artists working with sound / audio & musicians from lower socio-economic backgrounds and currently based in Nottingham or Nottinghamshire. The artist or musician selected will be provided with a rent-free studio space at Primary for 3-months.
Read MorePrimary will be offering mentoring to three MFA Fine Art students as part of the Now / Black Fellows programme at the Nottingham School of Art & Design.
Read MoreOur opportunity for a freelance Gardening Facilitator / Gardener for the Landedness project has now closed. However, we are continually looking to broaden our pool of freelancers based in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire so we do still accept speculative applications from Gardening Facilitators / Gardeners.
Read MorePrimary are looking for particpants for Landedness, our new creative programme in collaboration with BLK SWN Society & MADEYOULOOK, a documenta fifteen artist collaborative based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Read MoreWe are looking for a project assistant to work alongside the lead artist, Charlotte Tupper, on the next phase of our Build Create Play project.
Read MoreWe are currently recruiting for a Programme Assistant through the Government Kickstart Scheme. To be eligible for a Kickstart role you must be 16-24 years-old and registered unemployed, be receiving Universal Credit and referred to one of the roles below by your JobCentre Plus advisor or Work Coach.
Read MoreThis is an exciting moment for the organisation as it moves into a new phase of development, and we want someone to join the team with different perspectives that will change the way we think about marketing. How we successfully communicate the journey we are on as an organisation will be key to our future long-term growth.
Read MoreNMG is looking for applications from established artists and individuals with an interest in working in contemporary art, with an emphasis on creatives who have not engaged in formal arts education or are from backgrounds currently under-represented within the sector.
Read MoreNew Midland Group (Primary, One Thoresby Street, and Backlit) are looking for a Midlands-based website designer to redevelop the consortium’s website ahead of the launch of the NMG City Pilot Programme.
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