Description

The Nubuke Foundation aims to be synonymous with innovative thinking and cultural enlightenment. Everyone involved with the Foundation is unequivocally passionate about Ghana and its future. The mission of the Foundation is to capture, record and promote Ghanaian history and culture for future generations.The Foundation collects, collates and displays Ghanaian heritage, promotes and helps develop contemporary art and, lastly, leverages Ghanaian history to encourage interest, especially for the benefit of future generations.

One of the foundation's most recent successes has been the launch of the book 'Ghana: A Portrait', the photographic exhibition of which was held at City Hall in London. The book by internationally renowned photographer Max Milligan, shows stunning images of families, children, fishermen and landscapes documenting contemporary urban and rural life in Ghana. It was launched at the Royal Geographical Society in London, UK and the Goethe Institut in Accra, Ghana.

The volunteer will be working under the direction of Kofi Setordji. Kofi is a highly regarded and respected Ghanaian artist. He is very personable, hard working and enthusiastic. He began his career as a graphic artist and in the nineties went on to become a full-time sculptor under the guidance of the renowned Ghanaian artist, Saka-Acquaye. In 1990, he received the 'Sculptor of the Year' award. Kofi Setordji works in wood, metal, bronze, stone, terracotta and paint.

Kofi has had exhibitions in various African countries, in Europe and in the United States. In Ghana, he has been awarded various commissions from the government for the creation of wall reliefs, including for the museum belonging to the mausoleum of Ghana's first president, Kwame Nkrumah. Together with the French artist Di Rosa, he created the only public modern artwork in the city.

Volunteers will be working at ArtHaus. Arthaus is a support system for creativity, where high priority is placed in the production work, personal growth and development, and an interchange between artists. It has excellent facilities in painting, ceramics, sculpture, printmaking and photography.

Highlights

Available Positions:

* Graphic Designer
The graphic designer will be required to help with ongoing projects at the Foundation. A knowledge of Coral Draw will be important with it preferable that you bring your own laptop to work on.

* Film editor
A dedicated and flexible film editor is required to work on ongoing and new projects. You will be required to bring the needed software and preferably also your own laptop to work on.

* Writer / Editor
A writer/editor is required to document the important work the foundation is doing in contemporary art & culture. This will be included in their website, catalogues & other promotional material.

* Curator & Cataloguer
The foundation requires a curator to catalogue their current collection and help set up the foundation museum. The ideal intern will be flexible and have relevant previous experience.

* Web Designer
They require a designer to build a site to include information on the artists working with the Foundation and their works, and also to provide a holistic view of the foundation.

Intern Types

• Graphic Design
• Media (Radio, TV, & Film)
• Web Design
• Journalism
• Communications
• Museum Studies

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 163 p/wk

Cost Includes:

• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support

Program Fees Include:

* Accommodation
* Welcome pack
* In-country introduction to life in Ghana
* Airport pick-up & drop-off
* 24/7 Emergency support

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 days

Ikando's Mission Statement

Ikando looks to support local community organisations through the placement of international volunteers. We seek to offer volunteers affordable, quality and skill specific placements with organisations that require their help. We believe our volunteers can be catalysts for change within these organisations. Ikando aims to communicate through its volunteers the positive story coming out of Africa.

Year Founded

2004