Thanks to support from the Community Foundation NI New Needs award, the Golden Thread Gallery has created a new paid internship role for an individual who identifies as a member of the Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities. Following interviews last month, we are delighted to welcome Esther Andare to the team!
“I’m Esther, the new BAME intern, I will be joining the gallery for six months. I’ve lived in Belfast for the past three years studying History at Queen’s. I’m headed into this role with the aim of improving participation of ethnic minorities at the GTG, and highlighting the work of often under-represented artists from an ethnic minority. I’m also excited to expand my knowledge of what happens behind the scenes of an art gallery!”
The internship is a training role which will include working with the gallery team and volunteers, liaising with artists and arts organisations, learning about arts funding in Northern Ireland and beyond, developing outreach activities, exhibition assistance, and visitor experience across the Gallery’s programme and range of activities.
Throughout the 6-month period as Esther gains experience and new skills across the gallery’s operations, she will also work with us to devise a new series of workshops, talks and online events specifically targeted at participants from Northern Ireland’s growing multi-ethnic communities.
We’re excited to have Esther on board, and look forward to working with her!
