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Apply now: Post-graduate Placement with Ferens Art (October 2025)

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The Fwerens Art Gallery (photo: Hullian111, CC BY-SA 4.0)

The Ferens are offering one History of Art Post-Graduate Student a volunteer opportunity
to assist with the curation of their forthcoming exhibition (opening February 2026).
One day a week (either Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday)
From early November to end of January
Tasks:

  • Curate a display of prints and study drawings of murals from the works of Frank Brangwyn (1867 – 1956) )
  • Deliver a 10-minute public talk about the display during the exhibition run
  • Contribute online articles/blog posts

The volunteer will develop skills and gain experience in carrying out research; handling and displaying objects; and writing labels and other public-facing narrative.

Train travel costs will be covered.

To apply, please use the application Google form to submit your CV and a paragraph (max. 500 words) outlining why you are applying and what you can offer for the placement.

The deadline for applications is 23:59 on Wednesday 22 October.

If you have any questions, please contact histart-placements@york.ac.uk

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