Chair of the Board at Void Art Centre, Derry~Londonderry

About Us

Void Art Centre’s overarching mission is to present high quality contemporary art and a public programme of engaging activities. We commission work by national and international mid-career artists, acting with a collaborative spirit by creating new and lasting partnerships.

In 2024, Void Art Centre commenced a living practice of Social Permaculture, in which our organisational structure is based on models of co-existence and co-creation as well as sustainable use of local resources (both monetary and non-monetary) such as public grants, voluntary commitments, mutual aid, commercial arrangement, and private sponsorship.

Void Art Centre’s ambition is to ensure our programmes and the organisation as a whole are sustainable and civic-engaged, entailing more attention and care towards the team, our resources and local environment. Responding to this ambition, Void Art Centre focuses on alternative ways of producing, distributing and presenting art projects. This includes responding to our locality, working within Derry and Northern Ireland to reflect the global changes we are all part of.

Like our internal working, our programming investigates ways of working together and collaborative and cooperative practices within the arts and with other sectors. We seek to form organic connections with the site of Derry and its audience.

Within our programming, we adopt a different use of time. Our activities include both one-off, recurrent and long term projects, with some projects spanning only the length of the exhibition, and others resulting in further research and public reflections. Some components of our programme run throughout the year, developing into long term projects across a multi-year period. Process is a key aspect of our programme, as we ensure our organisational approaches and programming is aligned and that our programme is integrated into Derry life, with onsite and offsite activities focusing on genuine connection rather than outcome-oriented working.

Chair of the Board at Void Art Centre

Void Art Centre is looking for a new Chair of the Board. The Board’s role is to actively support our work, advocating for the organisation and the work that we do. Board members promote our work, often attending events, exhibitions and fundraising events. 

The Chair will have previous experience of governance, strategic planning and organisational development, as well as a track record of leadership in a context relevant to Void. We’re particularly interested in a Chair who is passionate about contemporary art practice as well as ecological approaches, with experience of advocacy. 

Per year, Board members are required to attend four board meetings and an AGM, held on site at Void and via online platforms. Additionally, Board members may receive training and be required to attend development sessions. 

To Apply

Please send the following by Monday 10 February 2025, 11.59pm to hello@derryvoid.com

• A summary CV
• A supporting statement outlining your interest in the role and relevant experience.
• Formats: Written (up to 2 sides of A4), Video and Audio (up to 5 minutes)

* For an informal discussion about the roles please email viviana@derryvoid.com

The role is unremunerated and no expenses are offered for travel to Board meetings. This is standard as per charity law and we understand this will limit some people’s ability to apply. Board terms are for 3 years, and trustees can serve a maximum of 2 terms. 

For a full and detailed description of roles and responsibilities, check out the below PDF:
https://www.derryvoid.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Join-Our-Board-Void.pdf