THE ROLE

Under the direction of the Art Centre Manager, the Studio Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the studio space and supporting artists in the production of their work. The Studio Coordinator also provides operational and marketing support to the Manager, contributing to the overall wellbeing of the corporation. The Studio Coordinator will assist in the maintenance of equipment, vehicle, buildings and facilities, ensuring they are in line with OH&S standards. Facilitating local employment, including the support, training and mentoring of Aboriginal staff is also required.

LOCATION

Papunya Community

ABOUT US

Papunya Tjupi Arts is a 100% Aboriginal owned and directed community art centre based in Papunya, 250km NW of Mparntwe/Alice Springs. Papunya is the birthplace of the Western Desert painting movement. The art centre was established in 2007, in response to the vacuum following the homelands movement of the late 1970s, which saw the exodus of many of the famous pioneer painters.

Central to the art centre’s philosophy is the understanding that painting is an important part of culture and connection to Country, and that the teaching and passing of knowledge is what keeps the community’s future strong.

Papunya Tjupi supports emerging artists as well as some of Australia’s leading contemporary painters, from both Papunya and the surrounding outstations. These artists continuously find new ways to tell their stories, and they have established their own unique identity based on the legacy of their forefathers.

Papunya Tjupi’s artists exhibit widely, both nationally and internationally, with their works held by major institutions and private collections across the globe. We also support local arts workers, providing meaningful employment and professional development opportunities.

next steps

Please contact Papunya Tjupi for a copy of the selection criteria. 

For more information regarding this position or the recruitment process please contact Paloma Pizarro on [email protected], using the subject line: Studio Coordinator - Papunya enquiry via EthicalJobs, or 0448 338 687.

A position description is attached.