In Autumn 2006, A Foundation launched Greenland Street – three former industrial buildings that have been transformed into inspiring and challenging gallery spaces while retaining their historic character and industrial heritage. Located in the heart of Liverpool’s old port area and moments from the River Mersey, Greenland Street comprises The Coach Shed, The Furnace and The Blade Factory.

All three buildings have recently undergone a two phase programme of redevelopment works, which has improved access and created a centralised café and reception space alongside the provision of disabled toilets. In 2007, A Foundation further developed Greenland Street with the creation of five studio spaces and a specialist arts bookshop.

Greenland Street’s mission is to deliver programmes of activity that showcase the very best local, regional, national and international contemporary visual arts practice and we plan to commission up to four major new projects each year. In addition to our visual arts programmes, A Foundation also delivers an annual architecture commission that profiles emerging architects whose hybrid practices reference both art and architecture, and an education and outreach programme that aims to provide a wide range of participants with the opportunity to look at, talk about and make art.

Proposals Policy
Because of our commitment to commissioning ambitious and experimental projects and due to the timeframe within which we deliver, A Foundation does not accept proposals for any aspect of our work at Greenland Street.

Education and Outreach
A Foundation is committed to developing and encouraging new audiences for the visual arts. Through our Education and Outreach programmes we aim to reach a wide range of participants and actively engage them in current debates and dialogues found in contemporary visual art. We are also keen to encourage schools and higher education visits to Greenland Street and if you would like to book a tour when the gallery is open please contact info@afoundation.org.uk

Vacancies

Lead Gallery Technician

A Foundation is recruiting a Lead Gallery Technician to provide technical knowledge and skills and to co-ordinate the gallery technical team during forthcoming exhibition installs at Greenland Street.

We are looking for someone with substantial experience and a range of skills including art handling, media installation experience, carpentry and construction to work on several exciting projects leading up to the Liverpool Biennial.

The successful applicant will be able to start work mid July until Friday 19th September, will be paid £12 an hour to work a 35 hour week. Any overtime and weekend work is paid at time and a half. Technicians are expected to be self-employed and manage their own tax payments.

Closing date 5pm Monday 7 July 2008.
For further information and a full job description please email: helenb@afoundation.org.uk

Opportunities

Call for Invigilators:
We are looking for volunteers to invigilate our forthcoming exhibition Port City and our biennial programme. If you are interested or would like further information please email info@afoundation.org.uk