LEO XU PROJECTS seeks
Volunteers and interns in Hong Kong

A leading gallery exhibiting internationally, LEO XU PROJECTS is seeking volunteers and interns for our special projects in Hong Kong from March 16th to March 30th, 2016.

Volunteers and interns for these projects have hands-on experience of working with today’s most exciting artists and curators, and learning about the operations of an art project and production of contemporary art.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Who is over 18 and has the right to work in Hong Kong. Every application will be considered equally without regard to age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion and belief or sexual orientation. You will need to demonstrate potential and show a passion for the projects.


POSITIONS INCLUDE

1) ARTIST ASSISTANTS
This position offers an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in learning more about installation, exhibition design, art handling, and institution registration. Qualified candidates will be engaged in the production of two projects: a group presentation in Art Basel Hong Kong (in Convention Centre) and a group exhibition titled “Mud of Compound Experience” in special event venue located at Apliu Street, Kowloon.

The volunteer or intern will be involved in producing of the following artists’ works, including but not limited to Uri Aran, Chen Wei, Nina Canell, Lee Kit, Li Qing, Liu Chuang, Liu Shiyuan, Mairead O'hEocha and etc.

REQUIRED SKILLS
Initiative taking, proactive and capable of sourcing out materials and tools. Comfortable with running errands and with manual labor work during the installation with artists and gallery staff. Knowledge of art production preferred.  

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

March 16th to 20th, 9am – 7 pm, daily;
March 21st, 9am – 11pm
March 22nd, 9 am – 3 pm
March 27th, 6pm – 11pm
March 28th 9 am -9 pm


VENUES
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Special event venue located at Apliu Street,
Kowloon, Hong Kong

2) INFORMATION DESK AND EXHIBITION GUIDE
Greet and direct visitors to the exhibitions; distribute general information; answer visitor questions, keep brochures and printouts stocked at front desks; give exhibition guided tours; maintain exhibition display; track visitor requests, questions, and comments; communicate with and report daily to the organizers.

REQUIRED SKILLS
Proactive, initiative taking, excellent communication skills, comfortable with seeking visitor contact. Languages: both Chinese (or Cantonese) and English.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE & TIME REQUIREMENTS
March 22th to March 27th, 10 am - 6pm daily.
Minimum three days

VENUE
Special event venue located at Apliu Street,
Kowloon, Hong Kong


3) BOOTH ASSISTANT
Greet visitors; distribute didactic printouts; take notes; run errands for exhibition materials; assist gallery team with visitor inquiries and collecting contacts. This position offers unparalleled opportunities of learning the operation of galleries and art fairs that constitutes the major part of the primary market activities.

REQUIRED SKILLS
Proactive, initiative taking, excellent communication skills, comfortable with seeking visitor contact. Languages: both Chinese (or Cantonese) and English.

Hours:
March 22, 3pm - 8pm
March 23, 1pm - 9 pm
March 24, 1pm - 9pm
March 25, 1pm - 8pm
March 26, 11am - 6pm
Minimum three days
VENUE
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai, Hong Kong


Please note that both the volunteer and intern are voluntary positions with cash reimbursement for meals and transport. Interns will be considered for future internship program run by the gallery for many other forthcoming projects, and will be recommended to institutional activities.



HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please submit:
Current CV and a short cover letter with your photo.
Your available dates and hours
Application deadline: February 29th, 2016.


CONTACT
For application submission and general inquiries, please contact LEO XU PROJECTS
sli@leoxuprojects.com
+86-21-34611245

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ABOUT US
LEO XU PROJECTS is a contemporary art gallery in Shanghai exhibiting young Chinese and international artists.

Located on West Fuxing Road, in the heart of Shanghai’s previous French Concession, LEO XU PROJECTS is the brainchild of Shanghai-based curator and writer Leo Xu. Continuing Xu’s curatorial experiments, the space exhibits a dynamic program of shows and events featuring a young generation of artists from or living in China who work in a variety of media. In addition, the gallery represents and collaborates on a project basis with established international artists.

LEO XU PROJECTS presents and produces projects that respond to new art and ideas evolved around the new media and socio-political climate of the 21st century. By supporting off-site projects with Chinese and international institutions and creative individuals such as architects, writers, filmmakers, designers, and musicians, the gallery also seeks to create dialogue across professions and disciplines and to capture the spirit and aesthetics of the time.
Since its establishment in 2011, LEO XU PROJECTS has played an active role in advising and assisting private and institutional collections in the acquisition of significant works by today’s most exciting artists from China and the global scene.
ABOUT THE EXHIBITIONS
“MUD OF COMPOUND EXPERIENCE” is a satellite exhibition to the Art Basel Hong Kong fair (March 24th to March 26th, 2016).

The exhibition “MUD OF COMPOUND EXPERIENCE” brings together works from artists represented by two galleries – Leo Xu Projects from Shanghai and Mother’s Tankstation from Dublin. Artists included in the show are Uri Aran, Chen Wei, Nina Canell, Lee Kit, Li Qing, Liu Chuang, Liu Shiyuan, Mairead O'hEocha and etc.


ABOUT ART BASEL HONG KONG
The world's premier international art show for Modern and contemporary works, Art Basel features nearly 300 leading galleries from all over the world. The biggest of its kind for Asia, the HK show's six exhibition sectors are designed to present an exceptional selection of works, including museum-quality pieces by proven masters and new artworks by emerging artists. Additional exhibitions and events, timed to coincide with Art Basel's Hong Kong show, will take place across the city’s thriving gallery scene and in its growing array of cultural institutions.