Basic Space seeks Co-Director to join the team.
We’re looking for a brand new Co-Director!
Our new team member will assist in the development and facilitation of the 2026-2027 programme, with a specific focus on fundraising and development.
Basic Space seeks Co-Director to join the team.
About Basic Space:
Basic Space is an independent voluntary art organisation founded in 2010. Basic Space operates a programme of residencies, exhibitions, and educational events, primarily working with emerging and early-career practitioners. The majority of projects are hosted or in collaboration with external institutions, where Basic Space acts as a critical force, challenging attitudes and policy. Our mission is to generate opportunities for artists and arts practitioners in Ireland within a representative and inclusive framework.
The roles:
We are seeking a new Co-Director to join Basic Space in the development and facilitation of our 2026 - 2027 programme, with a specific focus on fundraising and development.
Responsibilities (shared amongst the Co-Directors):
General management, development and administration of the organisation
Supporting the Co-Directors in all areas of the organisation including programming, education, fundraising, archiving and more
Seeking out funding opportunities
Researching and carrying out fundraising campaigns
Carrying out and overseeing funding applications
Curation and running of our monthly Basic Talks programme at the Hugh Lane Gallery
Seeking out opportunities for exhibitions, workshops, artist residencies
Developing relationships and partnerships with external organisations and practitioners
Social media and website management
Other duties and opportunities as they arise
We seek a Co-Director who is motivated, a team player, able to work on their own initiative, and dedicated to the arts and creating opportunities for artists and arts practitioners. The desirable candidate will have prior experience working in the arts or running creative projects, and should have a background as an artist, curator, project manager, or have a desire to move into this area of work.
Co-Director commitments:
(Please apply only if you can commit to the following)
Voluntary position
Minimum commitment of 1 year
Approx 4hrs hours work per month with flexibility
Co-Directors meetings on a monthly basis and communication infrequently on whatsapp
Availability to attend upcoming 2026 Basic Talks programme (Thursdays, 12 Nov, 10 Dec)
To apply, please submit your CV (max 3 pages), along with a letter of interest (max 500 words), here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3FkESpsKmkiBQa4kjUZqvfbvirmFZgviN4uZPvFizlkuoWA/viewform?usp=publish-editor
Deadline to send applications: 5pm on Monday 28 Sept 2026. Please reference: Co-Director App 2026 in the email subject.
Please email any queries to basicspacedublin@gmail.com
