This is a traineeship through Artswork's Breakthrough programme at Towner Gallery Eastbourne.
Breakthrough is a 6‑month employability programme designed as a stepping stone to get you workplace experience and all-important employment skills. This short placement gives you insight into a future career in the Creative Industry, supporting your confidence and professionalism in the workplace, and helping you to break through into a career that matters to you! Breakthrough is for people aged 18-25 with no or little (less than one month) previous experience of working in an arts, creative or voluntary sector organisation.
Full eligibility criteria can be found here: https://artswork.org.uk/your-creative-career/getting-started/breakthrough-programme
NOTE: Applications must be made through the application form on our website, and candidates must read the full job description document. Both can be found here: https://artswork.org.uk/opportunities/breakthrough-gallery-apprentice-eastbourne-2
The role
This is an opportunity to understand and contribute towards the working of a nationally renowned gallery. Working alongside experienced arts professionals you will support with a variety of aspects of our programming, both visitor-facing and behind the scenes.
You will develop a broad range of skills covering event delivery, communications, community engagement, gallery operations, and working with artists.
This role will include:
- Working alongside our Visitor Services team as they support visitors to have a memorable experience of Towner
- Preparation, set up and delivery of events such as talks, film screenings and First Friday Late events, with our Public Programme Curator
- Family Day, Year 9 Programme and other events delivery within the Learning team
- Design and production of digital badges
- Admin support across all areas of the gallery
The role will based at Towner Eastbourne, which is in Devonshire Quarter.
After initially training with our Visitor Services team you will join the team for regular shifts each week. Once you are settled, we will then introduce you to our office-based colleagues, with whom you will begin working with on specific events and programming for two or more days of the week.
There will be scope to explore your interests across departments such as our Exhibitions team, Learning team and Marketing team depending on your interests.
About the employer
Collecting and exhibiting contemporary art for 100 years, Towner Eastbourne sits where the coast and the South Downs meet. Towner presents exhibitions of national and international importance for audiences in Eastbourne, the UK, and beyond, showcasing the most exciting and creative developments in modern and contemporary art.
Towner is a free resource for the local and wider community. With a Learning Team who work closely to support local school, college and other visits, and with artists to offer new and engaging ways of exploring creativity. We deliver a programme of events for all ages, gallery engagement resources and skills development for those looking to experience work in the creative industries.
Our team is welcoming and friendly, committed to sharing our skills and experience.
Hours and location
Tues – Fri times as below 9:00 to 17:00 4 days a week with
1 hour for lunch (unpaid). There may be some weekend or evening working, and at these times we will adjust shifts accordingly.
How to apply
Visit the Artswork website to view the job role, download the full job description, and fill in the application form. We will only accept applications via the form, please do not send a CV or application via Indeed.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract, Internship
Contract length: 6 months
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 17/08/2025
Reference ID: Gallery Apprentice - Towner - Eastbourne
Expected start date: 29/09/2025
