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English Speaking Art Jobs in Lille

There are many English speaking Art Jobs in Lille, in the North of France.

This city is home to a large English speaking community comprised mostly of expatriates and schools teaching in English. Moreover, it has the highest number of international students at French universities.

It's one of the best places to find an art job for non-French speakers!

Art Jobs in Lille are mainly centred around two areas – Art Schools & Galleries:

The first area you should investigate is Art Schools and Studios as there are many English speaking art jobs here both as teachers or lecturers. It isn't surprising considering how many artists live here. Consequently, several excellent Art Colleges offer courses leading to Bachelor degrees (or equivalent) in all subjects related to Fine Arts, and often in other fields such as Design, Photography, etc.

Design School Holtz is one of the best Art Schools in Europe with a very competitive program for non-French speakers leading to a Bachelor degree that is always well-attended by international students. Registering online first is recommended as these places fill up fast!

It's easy to find English speaking art jobs here: make sure you check "Bilingue" when filling out your application form (this means that it will be taught in English and not in French). Also, most of the teachers here are expats, making things easier for newcomers looking for art-related job opportunities!

Alternatively, if you are more into Galleries rather than Art Classes, you should investigate openings at the Lille Grand Palais, one of the most prominent Art Exhibition Centers in Europe. Here, you will find numerous temporary and permanent exhibitions showing works by both national and international artists: some are free, others need to be paid for.

This is an excellent place to network with fellow artists as it is often possible to run into famous painters or sculptors from all over the world!

If you don't have any experience in this area yet, you would like to learn about galleries job opportunities.

Top Art Gallery in Lille

Lille has commissioned Lille Grand Palais to hold a variety of temporary and permanent exhibitions. Its main features are:

- avast rotating platform, enabling visitors to move from one exhibition room to another (300 m2)

- a conference room with multimedia equipment that can be used for seminars or conferences organized within the framework of an exhibition

- a documentation centre (open until 11 pm) that includes books about art history (both French and foreign), catalogues, CDs, DVDs, and professional journals for curators and art critics. This information collection is accessible free of charge; visitors can also consult two computers offering access to the Internet and documentation files.

- a cafe with a panoramic terrace overlooking the garden of La Halle aux Blés, open until 11 pm on Fridays and Saturdays only (closed during exhibition periods)

Top Art School Jobs in Lille

There are multiple Art Schools in Lille. Pivot Loisirs propose an undefined employment contract, but a stable one over the long run due to contractual obligations with their employer. Several part-time jobs can be found here, and full-time teaching positions mainly for art teachers who would like to teach art school students during the day and evening! They offer a series of different Art Courses, including Filmmaking, Drama, Stage Acting etc. 

Maison Des Arts offers two levels of training: professional and pedagogical (art teacher training). The main goal is to provide young artists or recent graduates (with little or no work experience) with first job opportunities within the arts field. 

Different English Speaking Art Jobs in Lille

There are a few more Private Galleries offering job opportunities as well as an entire area called "The Creative Ring", which provides an exciting network of contacts between businesses and artists: you might be surprised at how many promising jobs can be found here!

Art Jobs Lille at Private Art Galleries

Different types of jobs can be found throughout galleries in Lille: from administrative to office management, sales representatives etc. Many art galleries offer flexible hours and attractive extra perks like discounts or invitations to exclusive events for their staff members. Therefore, these are ideal opportunities for people who want to do something more 'creative' than working in an office environment!

These are just a few suggestions – this region has so much to offer that we cannot possibly cover it all on one page…but if you go through the website below, you will find countless small or big companies who have taken advantage of the demand for English Speaking Jobs in Lille!

Art Jobs at Municipal Galleries and Museums

Worth mentioning is that many if not all art jobs at municipal galleries within the greater Lille area are also available for English speakers and non-French ones. These Art Jobs will require varying levels of French according to the position you apply for, with an introductory level being required only for administrative tasks or visitor services. 

Other than trying your luck walking in off the street to ask for an application form, I recommend calling first as this is always a better option when dealing with public administration offices! Also, remember that most applications must be submitted online nowadays, which means checking on their website or any subsequent instructions they may have included with the call/email you receive once you have made an appointment.

The Galerie d'art et Histoire de Lille, for example, is a municipal gallery that holds temporary and permanent exhibitions. Galleries Jobs are available here…but you will need to submit your application online-ish, by email (you can also post it!). Indeed, the particularity of this agency is that the interview process takes place in English/French depending on both candidates ability! Be precise about your level of French so they can match you with someone who speaks it fluently enough to teach classes in case you get hired!

Both Art Jobs at Museums & Galleries and Art Schools are numerous within the greater area covered by the region we call Greater Lille – ask around, check bulletin boards at universities, libraries, museums and galleries etc. 

Many international students from all over the world choose to live here because it is close to Paris – a short train ride or drive away makes this region a welcoming place for expats looking for work. 

If you are an art professional looking for an alternative Business in Europe: this may be the right time to set up your Art Studio in Northern France! In a country with an increasingly international community thanks to its dynamic student population and immigrant communities, now is the best of times if you would like to settle down here permanently. 

Things are getting easier by the day! And what better way than starting where everything seems possible with a job opening in one of Lille's many art schools or galleries!

Final Thoughts on Art Jobs in Lille

The art culture in Lille is quite broad and diverse. Lille contains some world-class museums and galleries that can be visited any day by an art lover. Lille is an excellent place for galleries as well. However, here is a quick explanation of the various art jobs in Lille.

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