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Vision Mechanics seeks a part-time Administrator to work with us on forthcoming projects.  The successful candidate must be a good communicator who can work well as part of a small team, has the ability to prioritise tasks and pay attention to detail.  Good IT skills essential, as is knowledge of and an interest in the arts.  The person will work with the Company Manager across all aspects of project management.

This is a fixed term role, starting as soon as possible, until 2 November 2018. The fee is £2,600 for an average of 2 days per week.  The successful candidate must be available to work in the Vision Mechanics office (based in Leith) as well as on site in East Lothian, as required.

To apply please send your CV and a short covering letter detailing why you are interested in the role to Symon Macintyre, Artistic Director, on symon@visionmechanics.org

The closing date is Friday 27 July at 12 noon.

Next month Vision Mechanics starts rehearsals for Little Light, our international co-production with Haya Cultural Centre, Amman.

Little Light is a new devised show for age 5+.  Set in a traditional Bedouin tent, it combines puppetry, music and dance to tell the magical story of a little light, a lonely boy and a dog.  Little Light will be directed by Symon Macintyre, Kim Bergsagel will lead on design and the show will feature Hanin Awali and Mohammad Awad, two performers from Haya Cultural Centre.

Little Light will be touring to venues all over Scotland in March and April 2018, including as part of the 2018 Puppet Animation Festival.  Full tour details to follow soon. The tour is supported by Creative Scotland and the British Council.

Image © Vicki Watson

Vision Mechanics has started work on the Big Shed, former stables which we are transforming into a new arts space.

LOCATION

• East Lothian, 2 miles north east of Musselburgh, 1 mile from Prestonpans, between B1348  and B1361
• Situated on a beautiful, peaceful wooded estate
• Accessible by bus from Edinburgh – Lothian Services 26 & X15
• 40 minutes from Leith on the cycle path
• 12 parking spaces available

THE STUDIOS

• Nine x 200 sq ft artists studios available and one x 240 sq ft
• Should you require a different layout, we can potentially accommodate
• Communal kitchen and bathroom facilities

COST

• Studio rental is £1 per sq ft (per month)
• Electricity metered separately per studio

REHEARSAL SPACE/BUILD SPACE

• A 20 ft high, 60 x 40 ft central space can be used for large builds or rehearsals
• The Big Shed is a steel framed building suitable for aerial rigging
• Studio holders can book this large space free of charge for a certain number of days per year
• Potential to use for site-specific multi-media events

Vision Mechanics has the Big Shed lease for 10 years (with the possibility to extend).

Our vision is to create an inspirational shared space for artists. If you are interested in visiting the Big Shed or have any questions, please contact Symon Macintyre, Artistic Director on symon@visionmechanics.org

Work will be completed by 1 June 2017.

Exciting news about new workshop/rehearsal/build spaces at Vision Mechanics’ Big Shed, opening in March 2017