Treasurer - Artists First

Artists First is a group of 15 disabled visual artists with learning difficulties based in Bristol. We have been working together since 1988; we are used to running our own studios and have organised, or have been part of many exhibitions, residencies and open studio events across the south west and nationally.

We believe that as a group we can support each other and that we can do powerful work together, things that we could not do alone.

Since 2005 we have been working to re-establish ourselves in the Bristol North area where most of us live. We are working towards getting our own studio and gallery; as part of that journey we are making new work for exhibitions so people can see who we are and what we do. We also plan to work with disabled and non-disabled young people who attend local schools and with other disabled people in the area.

Our Board of Trustees seek the skills of an individual who will act in the role of treasurer to monitor the financial matters of Artists First and report to the board of trustees at regular intervals about the financial health of the organisation, in line with good practice and in accordance with the governing document and legal requirements.

As well as their formal reporting and regulatory role, it is important to us that our treasurer knows our artist members and respects them and their work. All trustees act on behalf of the members of Artists First to help to develop the organisation as the artists want to see it grow. The members of Artists First should be at the forefront of all decision-making and strategic planning by the Board of Trustees.

To watch a short film introducing Artists First, go to www.redweather.co.uk/artistsfirst