Application deadline: September 2, 2019
Following a directorship of seven years, Anne-Claire Schmitz will leave the institution in July 2019. As such, the board of La Loge is seeking a new director, starting in January 2020, to lead La Loge into the future. During her mandate, Schmitz has created a rich and diverse programme of more than 30 exhibitions, performances and discursive events, which have established a strong national and international reputation for the institution.
La Loge serves as a platform for the production and presentation of projects by artists, architects, designers and theorists whose work enters into unexpected dialogue. Belgian architect and patron Philippe Rotthier founded the institution in 2012 as a new space to foster dialogue and experimentation within the field of art, architecture and theory, aimed at contributing to the Brussels’ and international cultural scene.
La Loge anticipates an exciting future with new projects and the consolidation of its local and international scope. The board looks forward to further developing the institution’s commitment to a diverse group of cultural practitioners and theorists who critically reflect on architectural, ecological, societal and ethical concerns in line with the spirit of its founder.
The aim is to continue constructing a conscious institution that raises challenging questions about how to inhabit the world of tomorrow. La Loge will pursue its development from January 2020 with a new team and in a new direction according to the statements of intent available here.
Director’s role
-Defining the artistic and cultural mission of La Loge, within the General Assembly's mission statement
-Annual programming and budget forecasting
-Programme and project implementation
-Supervision and coordination of the team and freelance collaborators
-Day-to-day management (accounting, ad-hoc recruitment, staff, equipment & resources, building & facilities etc.)
-Active networking for the institution, liaising with new or current partnerships (artistic, cultural, pedagogical, scientific, etc.)
-Public and private fundraising
-Representation of the institution and manage its communications
-Programming of First Sight, La Loge’s support community and programme
-Communication with the Board of Directors, preparation of General Assembly and Board of Directors meetings, drafting of minutes and their follow-ups
At their initiative, and with the Board of Directors agreement, the Director may delegate all or part of his/her mission. The Director’s position may not be combined with other external, one-off, or long-term functions—teaching, independent audits, etc.—without prior agreement from the Board of Directors. The director is hired for a 3-year renewable term.
Profile
-Diploma of higher education in the field of art and/or architecture or related
-Successful experience in artistic programming and project management
-Active interest in the fields of art, architecture, and contemporary creation in the broadest sense
-Active interest in environmental and social issues
-Oral and written proficiency in French, Dutch and English or, failing that, in English and at least one of the two Belgian national languages
-Team spirit, initiative, and organizational skills
Apply
To apply, please send the following materials to the Attention of the Board no later than September 2, 2019:
-a cover letter (1 page max.)
-a leadership project that includes the managerial and curatorial aspects (3 pages max.)
-a detailed CV including, among other things, a list of exhibitions references (max. 1 page), specifying the level of responsibility: commissioner, curatorial assistant, etc.
-any other relevant information (1 page max.)
Applications are accepted in French, Dutch or English.
For more information about the position and to read the full application procedure please follow this link.
