Category: The address of Satire

In connection with the execution of project BG05M9OP001-2.004-0042 “The Address of Satire – Creating an Exhibition from the Fund of the Museum “House of Humor and Satire” – Gabrovo, and an accompanying program regarding the role and boundaries of satire and its exhibition in renovated spaces in the Museum “House of Humor and Satire” – Gabrovo”, we are searching for a Researcher to undertake Activity 6, which involves research work and the preparation of exhibitions as part of the 8. Project Implementation Plan.

The Executor:

• Participates in the organization and implementation of Activity 6: Research work and preparation of exhibitions for the Project.
• Supports and monitors the execution of Activity 9: Organization and presentation of two new exhibitions (permanent and temporary), specifically regarding the production of the exhibition “The Address of Satire” – creating an exhibition from the fund of the Museum “House of Humor and Satire” – Gabrovo and an accompanying program on the role and boundaries of satire and its exhibition in renovated spaces in the Museum.
• Prepares the structure of the research, provides methodological guidance, organizes, and actively participates in the preparation of the exhibition “The Address of Satire.” This includes studying the museum fund, contextualizing it, and selecting works for active exhibition work that align with the thematic scope and goals of the exhibition. It also involves analyzing available data and documentary archives (references, catalog texts, articles, etc.).
• Develops the exhibition concept by researching the historical context, analyzing contemporary theoretical texts on the history and theory of art and culture related to satire, outlining thematic cores in the exhibition, and preparing a bibliography.
• Consults on the development of the thematic plan of the exhibition, including the final selection of works, exhibition texts (in Bulgarian and English), and the project for artistic-spatial design.
• Participates in the preparation of guidelines for exhibition design.
• Participates in presenting the exhibition to the guided tour team, the educational activities team, and the coordinators for the preparation of educational programs and accompanying events.

Minimum requirements for candidates:

1. Minimum educational qualification – Master’s degree;
2. Excellent knowledge of the historical and cultural context (the period from 1945 to 1989) and the Museum’s fund;
3. No conviction of an intentional crime of a general nature.

The remuneration for the execution of the civil contract is up to 5600 BGN, including the employer’s social security contributions for the entire contract period (contract termination date for the project – April 27, 2024).

Required documents for application:

1. Application for admission to the selection process.
2. Professional autobiography.
3. Declaration that the person has not been convicted of an intentional crime of a general nature.
4. Copies of documents certifying the acquired educational qualification.

The selection of candidates will be carried out in two stages: document review and interview.

Candidates admitted to the second stage of the procedure are those who have submitted documents confirming compliance with the specified minimum requirements within the deadline.

Documents should be submitted via email: info@humorhouse.bg or at the Museum’s office.
Deadline for document submission – November 27, 2023, until 4:30 PM.

Candidates admitted to the interview will be notified of the date, place, and time.

For contact: 066 807229 – accounting.

Providing personal data is voluntary; their processing, use in the selection process, and storage will be carried out in full compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act.

More information is available on the Project’s page.

www.eeagrants.bg

Project № BGCULTURE-1.001-0039 “The Address of Satire – Creating an Exhibition from the Fund of the Museum House of Humor and Satire – Gabrovo and accompanying program on the role and boundaries of satire and its exhibition in renovated spaces in the Museum,” funded under Program RA14 “Cultural Entrepreneurship, Heritage, and Cooperation,” co-financed by the Financial Mechanism of the European Economic Area 2014-2021.

At the end of August 2023, a new semi-automatic heat press for printing on textiles was delivered to the Museum of Humor and Satire. Through this textile transfer press, a service will be created that is not offered elsewhere in museum shops in Bulgaria. It will enable the presentation of a variety of designs, including collections from the Museum of Humor and Satire, children’s series, cartoons, without the need for the production of large quantities of ready-made products. Training for the museum shop staff is scheduled to take place by the end of September.

www.eeagrants.bg

Project № BGCULTURE-1.001-0039 “The Address of Satire – Creating an Exhibition from the Fund of the Museum House of Humor and Satire – Gabrovo and accompanying program on the role and boundaries of satire and its exhibition in renovated spaces in the Museum,” funded under Program RA14 “Cultural Entrepreneurship, Heritage, and Cooperation,” co-financed by the Financial Mechanism of the European Economic Area 2014-2021.

The museum joyfully announces the newest addition to its team. Welcome to Bogdana, who, as of August 1st, assumes the position of Events Expert and Museum Educator with a focus on Literature and Book Collection. Her continuous activity already supports the museum’s efforts in managing the new library and organizing the rich collection of books and periodicals.

Dencheva and the team at the Museum of Humor and Satire will face the important task of transferring over 29,000 units to the newly renovated space and creating a systematic and orderly arrangement among the numerous books. Some of them cannot be found in other libraries in Bulgaria.

With this new project, the museum continues to develop its library service, offering its visitors the unique opportunity to touch and explore the book collection related to humor and satire. Bogdana will play a key role in the management and organization of the museum library, as well as in popularizing the wealth of books and periodicals.

The coming months promise dynamic and fulfilling work for Dencheva. With confidence, the Museum of Humor and Satire is heading towards exciting new opportunities to expand its library service and provide innovative and enriching experiences for its visitors.

www.eeagrants.bg

Project № BGCULTURE-1.001-0039 “The Address of Satire – Creating an Exhibition from the Fund of the Museum House of Humor and Satire – Gabrovo and accompanying program on the role and boundaries of satire and its exhibition in renovated spaces in the Museum,” funded under Program RA14 “Cultural Entrepreneurship, Heritage, and Cooperation,” co-financed by the Financial Mechanism of the European Economic Area 2014-2021.

After the successful completion of the selection procedure for the contractor of the renovation activities aimed at revitalizing the spaces in the Museum of Humor and Satire, this significant cultural institution in the city is now undergoing a new development. The procedure was conducted through a public procurement process in accordance with the Public Procurement Act, involving a lengthy evaluation and selection process.

The initiative to revitalize the Museum of Humor and Satire is of utmost importance for enriching the cultural landscape in the region and preserving the national cultural heritage. Following the public procurement process with two separate lots, the Museum is ready to open up new perspectives for its visitors.

After a thorough evaluation of the received offers, the Public Procurement Commission decided to terminate the initial procedure, providing a well-founded argument that protecting public interest requires optimization of market proposals. This approach encouraged competition, ultimately leading to the selection of the best possible offer.

The process of selecting a new contractor commenced in April 2023 and concluded successfully after an evaluation by the Evaluation Commission in June of the same year. The outcome was the signing of a contract for the execution of the public procurement, titled “Execution of Construction Works for the Revitalization of Spaces in the Museum ‘House of Humor and Satire,'” with a completion deadline set for November 29, 2023.

Four companies participated in the second procedure for the selection of the contractor, and the selection was made based on strict criteria ensuring the highest quality of execution. The company that scored the highest points successfully won the contract.

With the leadership team of the Museum of Humor and Satire and the selected contractor, we are certain that the renovation activities will rejuvenate the museum spaces and create a renewed and exciting environment for visitors.

We eagerly anticipate seeing the results of this incredible opportunity to enrich the cultural life in the region and provide a better and more interesting experience for all those who choose to visit the Museum of Humor and Satire.

www.eeagrants.bg

Project № BGCULTURE-1.001-0039 “The Address of Satire – Creating an Exhibition from the Fund of the Museum House of Humor and Satire – Gabrovo and accompanying program on the role and boundaries of satire and its exhibition in renovated spaces in the Museum,” funded under Program RA14 “Cultural Entrepreneurship, Heritage, and Cooperation,” co-financed by the Financial Mechanism of the European Economic Area 2014-2021.

In connection with the implementation of the project “The Address of Satire – Creating an Exhibition from the Fund of the Museum ‘House of Humor and Satire’ – Gabrovo and an accompanying program on the role and boundaries of satire and its exhibition in the renovated spaces of the Museum,” funded under Program RA14 “Cultural Entrepreneurship, Heritage, and Cooperation,” co-financed by the Financial Mechanism of the European Economic Area 2014-2021,

The Museum of Humor and Satire – Gabrovo is seeking an Events/Museum Educator Expert with a focus on Literature and Book Collection.

Primary goals of the position:

• Leadership and organization of the overall activities of the Museum Library for the full library and information service to readers.
• Development and implementation of a public engagement plan and organization of events (working with children and youth, literary meetings, etc.).

Areas of activity:

• Organization and implementation of library collection processes (selection, procurement, subscription, or acceptance as a donation), processing, and cataloging of the library’s collection and museum collections (inventory, description, cataloging, and preservation).
• Promotion of the library, organization of literary events (author meetings, book presentations, and literary creativity).
• Providing access to the library’s collection for readers, specialists, researchers, and creators.
• Representation of the library in professional forums, establishing contacts with libraries in the country and abroad for exchange purposes.
• Work with specialized library software.

Requirements for candidates:

• Higher education with a qualification degree of “Master” or “Bachelor” in professional field 3.5. “Public Communications and Information Sciences” or a professional qualification obtained from a higher education institution, including at least 50% of disciplines in the library-information cycle, or secondary education with a professional qualification of “Librarian.”
• No convictions for intentional crimes of a general nature under Chapter V and VI, Section I of the Special Part of the Penal Code.
• Responsibility, organization, teamwork skills.
• Communication skills and abilities to work with children and youth; computer literacy.

Required application documents:

• Application for admission to the selection process.
• Professional biography.
• Declaration that the person has not been convicted of intentional crimes of a general nature.
• Copies of documents certifying the obtained educational qualification.
• Copies of documents certifying professional experience.
• Copies of documents certifying additional qualifications – certificates, diplomas, etc. (when the candidate possesses such).

We offer:

• Permanent employment on a labor contract.
• Basic starting salary: 1160 BGN.
• Paid annual leave: 27 days.
• Work in an ambitious team.
• Periodic medical examinations organized by the employer.
• Work attire.

The remuneration for the performance of the employment contract for the actual worked and reported time on the project (end date of the BFP contract: April 27, 2024) is based on an hourly rate.

Documents should be submitted to the Museum of Humor and Satire, Gabrovo, 68 Bryanska Street, from November 7, 2022, to November 18, 2022, and via email: accountant(at)humorhouse.bg. Contact person: Mrs. Yonkova, phone: 066806989.

The selection process for the announced position will be carried out in two stages: document selection and interviews with the selected candidates.

Candidates who have submitted documents verifying compliance with the specified minimum requirements within the deadline will be admitted to the second stage of the procedure.

Candidates admitted to the interview will be notified of the date, place, and time by the provided email/phone.

During the interview, candidates will be assessed on the following competencies:

• Academic competence (initial professional training; lifelong learning).
• Professional competence (experience working with library collections and software).
• Communication competence and teamwork skills.
• Skills in organizing events and working with audiences.

Providing personal data is voluntary, and their processing, use in the selection process, and storage will be carried out in full compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act.

Project Information: The project “Satire’s Address” reveals the hidden treasures of the Museum of Humor and Satire in Gabrovo – Norway Grants, EEA Grants.