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Described in recent years as “one of the most impressive exhibition spaces in Britain”, the Hatton Gallery has been at the heart of cultural life in the North east since the early twentieth century.

Hatton Gallery, University Quadrangle.

The Hatton stages a highly-regarded programme of historical, modern and contemporary art exhibitions. Over recent years this programme has included major historical monographs, diverse partnership projects and exciting new commissions from leading contemporary artists. On permanent display in Kurt Schwitters’ Merzbarn, considered by many to be one of the seminal artworks of the twentieth century.

The Hatton’s permanent collection comprises over 3500 works, ranging from the Renaissance to the twentieth century, and includes works in painting, sculpture, printmaking and drawing. Artists represented in the collection include such diverse and important artists as Francis Bacon, Walter Sicket, Tiburzio Passarotti, John Martin, Patrick heron, William Roberts, Richard Ansdell, Richard Hamilton and John Graham Lough.

The Hatton Gallery also runs an impressive learning programme involving schools, individuals and community groups. The programme engages participants through a variety of drop in activities, formal workshops and long term partnership projects.

Volunteer Roles:

• Front of House
Manning the Hatton’s reception desk, dealing with visitor enquiries, manning the Hatton Shop, using the till and PDQ terminal and dealing with phone enquiries, passing them on to the relevant member of staff and taking messages.

• Education Workshops
Assisting the education officer in delivering education sessions or family fun sessions. Occasionally assisting with the planning and preparation of education sessions or projects.

Develop skills in Admin, organisation and planning, interpersonal, customer service, money handling, creativity, adaptability and interpretation (communicating art works)

Experience working with school groups, community groups and members of the public. Observation of gallery/curatorial matters and gain front of house gallery experience and retail experience.

Training in gallery procedures (and any other specific training needs are negotiable)