Taragaon Next
Established in 2009, Taragaon Next is Kathmandu’s first contemporary space dedicated to built heritage, urban planning, culture, and the arts.
Our mission is anchored on three key integrated aspects: art, culture, and community. We focus not only on archiving the history of the region, but also, interpreting these stories with engaging projects in order to create space and build relations with the local community.
The story of the rapidly industrializing city of Kathmandu unravels inside our modernist and modular brick structures, as our campus consciously facilitates a reflective and inclusive atmosphere by design.
Established in 2009, Taragaon Next is Kathmandu’s first contemporary space dedicated to built heritage, urban planning, culture, and the arts.
Our mission is anchored on three key integrated aspects: art, culture, and community. We focus not only on archiving the history of the region, but also, interpreting these stories with engaging projects in order to create space and build relations with the local community. …
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Position: Art And Programming Manager
No. of vacancy: 1
Location: Kathmandu, Nepal
We want to hire for a Manager level position at Taragaon Next. The Manager will be responsible for implementing our vision, mission, and values while carrying out their responsibilities.
The manager will be based in Kathmandu, Nepal. The candidate should know about, and be an active member of, the local community, in-specific, and the art and culture community.
Vision
The vision for Taragaon Next is to be a space that showcases the development of an urban oasis for a community, where people across generations and interests can gather for dialogue, inquiry and debate, and influence and build an urban culture for future generations, which is inclusive and sustainable.
Taragaon Next is a place for local and international communities to explore Nepalese culture, learn about Kathmandu Valley’s past, and be a part of its present and future.
Values
Position Overview:
As the Art and Programming Manager of Taragaon Next, a prominent Culture and Art Centre in Kathmandu, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of its operations, promoting artistic and cultural endeavours, and ensuring a vibrant and engaging experience for the community, visitors and participants. Your role will be critical in fostering creativity, promoting local talent, building engagement with visitors through various programming and workshops, and contributing to the Centre’s growth and reputation within the arts community.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Mission - What we do
Snapshots of our programming for 2023-2024 are given below.
Our programming is organised into 4 verticals.
1. Vertical 1 - Art Collabs
− Collaborative exhibitions with artist from all fields
− TN and Artist collaborate and create the exhibition
• TN will curate
• Other forms of collabs
− These collabs are targeted to various groups from the community
2. Vertical 2 - Monthly Workshops
− Skill-building workshops and classes
− Types of workshops – pottery, ceramics, photography, knitting/ stitching/ tufting/ macrame, light and sound, social media
3. Vertical 3 - Annual Programs
− Taragaon Next – Curated annual programs – once a year
− Larger events – some examples are
• Taragaon Lecture Series
• Artist in Residence
• Object in Focus
4. Vertical 4 - Community engagement
On-going engagement activities at the Taragaon Next space
i. Open Easel
ii. Guided Tours – create keeping in mind the various groups from the community
• school students
• university level architecture students
• history enthusiasts
iii. Speakers Corner
iv. Interest-based Clubs – Community building, creative thinking, working with, learning from people with different backgrounds but similar interests, such as Art club, Book club, Poetry club, Gardening club
If you believe you have the qualifications and dedication to contribute to the growth and success of Taragaon Next, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in creating an enriching cultural experience for the people of Kathmandu and beyond.