Science Gallery Network
Bringing science, art, technology and design together, Science Gallery delivers unique, transdisciplinary exhibitions, events and educational programmes that engage millions of inquiring minds every year in connective, participative, and surprising ways.
The Science Gallery Network is an international collaboration of leading universities dedicated to public engagement through interdisciplinary art-science initiatives. As a Network, we seek to change the world through youth-led perspectives, igniting conversations and collaborations, to support young people to find connection, hope and agency through curiosity and creativity. We will achieve this as a global platform with a critical mass of public venues and digital spaces engaging millions of people.
Open Calls
Each open call runs for 3 - 8 weeks. Ready your submission at least a few days before the deadline to ensure you have no technical difficulties and can have any queries answered in advance. The submission form closes automatically on the last day, and late submissions will not be accepted.
Most Open Calls are run by individual locations in the Network (Atlanta, Bengaluru, Berlin, Dublin, London, Melbourne, Monterrey, and Rotterdam). Be sure to reach out directly to the correct location that has launched the call for any queries about their process. If the call is run by multiple locations simultaneously, a specific contact will be provided on the call page. Contact information for questions can always be found on an individual Open Call page. Review process dates are clearly published, and results are communicated shortly thereafter.
Technical difficulties with the application forms should be addressed to Submittable directly.
Are you passionate about research, public engagement, science, and art? Are you excited by the opportunity to interact with historians, scientists and designers in the city of Bengaluru? Curious to know what goes on behind the scenes at a Science Gallery Bengaluru exhibition?
Join our mediator team!
Apply by: Sunday, 05 May 2024
Programme Dates: 03 July 2024 – 31 December 2024
Stipend: Rs. 35,000/month
Who is a full-time mediator?
Mediators are the public face of Science Gallery Bengaluru exhibitions, and converse with visitors about the various concepts explored in our themed exhibition-seasons. They are often the first point of contact for visitors, and drive the experience of the exhibition by sharing insights, provoking questions and triggering debates. They also get behind the scene access to the various forces that shape an exhibition-season at Science Gallery Bengaluru!
Mediators are:
- Young people between the ages of 18 – 28, working in Bengaluru.
- Effective communicators who can connect with audiences.
- Interested in interdisciplinary approaches to public engagement.
- Team players looking to collaborate with peers on research-backed public engagement projects.
- Creative individuals eager to develop new modes of audience engagement.
Mediators will:
- Train with scholars and practitioners who are involved in research around the city of Bangalore.
- Work with the Science Gallery Bengaluru team to curate and manage audience experience on the exhibition floor.
- Work with the SGB learning team to create a set of student learning experiences/tools centered around the Science in the City exhibition.
- Support the SGB team in running the programmes at the gallery.
- Conceptualise and execute informal programmes related to the theme of the exhibition-season.
- Develop skills in communication, writing, critical thinking, and design thinking.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply, you should be:
- Between 18 – 28 years of age at the time of applying.
- Based in Bengaluru, or willing to relocate for the duration of the programme.
- Available for a full-time commitment for a period of 6-months between July 2024 to December 2024.
Ability to speak Kannada and other Indian languages is highly desirable.
About the Exhibition
The ‘Science in the City’ exhibition aims to cultivate a strong connection between the citizens of Bengaluru and research institutions in the city. Featuring scientific objects from eminent institutions in Bengaluru, the exhibition introduces elements from the city’s broader socio-historical context to offer an exploration of this city’s multifaceted history of science.
The presence of many research institutions has facilitated multidisciplinary collaboration and marked the city as the nexus of a national and global network at the cutting edge of technological advancement. What was happening socially and culturally in the city at different notable moments in public memory? Did these contexts impact the research in the city? How did Bengaluru emerge as a cosmopolitan, collaborative, and agile city?
Follow stories of the identity of Bengaluru as a city which shaped and was in turn shaped by pioneering scientific research. To provide a context of science in the city, the exhibition will layer scientific objects with maps, public documents, archival photos, films, oral histories, illustrations, and other interactive elements. This approach will showcase Bengaluru’s role in research and innovation, highlighting the significant role of research institutions in shaping the city’s trajectory.
Programme Structure
Phase 1
July 2024 – August 2024
TRAINING
- Introduction to Science Gallery Bengaluru and the exhibition-season Science in the City.
- 101 sessions that will cover fundamental concepts around the exhibition theme.
- Training sessions with researchers from leading institutions in the city:
- Workshops to research exhibition themes, discuss exhibits, and practice mediating.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Attend all training sessions and actively participate in mediator practice sessions.
- Complete the Science in the City Mediator Handbook to further your understanding of the exhibits.
- Support the install of exhibits in the gallery space.
- Conduct outreach activities before the exhibition launch.
Phase 2
August 2024 – October 2024
TRAINING
- Workshops and seminars in research methods, writing, design thinking, facilitation, and more.
- Reading circles around the exhibition theme.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Mediate for the exhibition-season every week from Wednesday to Sunday (both days inclusive), for 8 working hours a day.
- Engage with visitors to conduct impact evaluation for the exhibition-season.
- Collaborate with fellow mediators to create learning experiences/tools for visitor engagement with Science in the CIty.
Phase 3
November 2024 – December 2024
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Mediate for the exhibition-season CARBON every week from Wednesday to Sunday (both days inclusive), for 8 working hours a day.
- Present your reflections and learnings from the mediator programme to the public.
- Collate and analyse audience feedback to the exhibition and mediation.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, or if any part of this application procedure is inaccessible to you, please write to us at mediators@bengaluru.sciencegallery.com, and we will assist you accordingly.
Are you a conversationalist interested in the intersection of science, art, and research? Are you excited by the opportunity to interact with historians, scientists and designers in the city of Bengaluru? Do you want to create exciting experiences for visitors at Science Gallery Bengaluru?
Join our mediator team for Science and the City!
Apply by:
Programme Dates: 06 July 2024 – 29 December 2024
Who is a mediator?
Mediators are the public face of Science Gallery Bengaluru exhibitions, and converse with visitors about the various concepts explored in our themed exhibition-seasons. They are often the first and only point of contact for visitors, and drive the experience of the exhibition by sharing insights, provoking questions and triggering debates. They also get behind the scene access to the various forces that shape an exhibition-season at Science Gallery Bengaluru!
Mediators do not teach or explain content but encourage curious engagement with it. Mediators also have a more general role in ensuring a warm, safe welcome and providing an outstanding experience for all our visitors.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the Part-time Mediator Programme, you should be:
- Between 18 – 28 years of age at the time of applying.
- Based in Bengaluru and able to come to Science Gallery Bengaluru in Sanjaynagar.
- From any discipline or background. You could be studying, working, or pursuing anything else.
- Familiar with or have an interest in exploring the history of Bengaluru, and the research and science done in the city Bengaluru.
- Available to train and mediate on all weekends from July 2024 and December 2024.
- Ability to speak Kannada is highly desirable.
As a mediator, you will:
- Train with scholars and practitioners who are involved in research around the city of Bangalore.
- Work with the Science Gallery Bengaluru team to curate and manage audience experience on the exhibition floor.
- Support the SGB team in running the programmes at the gallery.
Programme Structure
This programme is divided into two parts:
TRAINING
- Introduction to Science Gallery Bengaluru and the exhibition-season Science in the City.
- 101 sessions that will cover fundamental concepts around the exhibition theme.
- Training sessions with researchers from leading institutions in the city.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Attend all training sessions and actively participate in mediator practice sessions.
- Complete the CARBON Mediator Handbook to further your understanding of the exhibits.
- Mediate for the exhibition-season CARBON every weekend for a total of 8 working hours.
- Provide critical reflections on the exhibition and programmes—both from your own experience and from visitor feedback.
About the Exhibition
The ‘Science in the City’ exhibition aims to cultivate a strong connection between the citizens of Bengaluru and research institutions in the city. Featuring scientific objects from eminent institutions in Bengaluru, the exhibition introduces elements from the city’s broader socio-historical context to offer an exploration of this city’s multifaceted history of science.
The presence of many research institutions has facilitated multidisciplinary collaboration and marked the city as the nexus of a national and global network at the cutting edge of technological advancement. What was happening socially and culturally in the city at different notable moments in public memory? Did these contexts impact the research in the city? How did Bengaluru emerge as a cosmopolitan, collaborative, and agile city?
Follow stories of the identity of Bengaluru as a city which shaped and was in turn shaped by pioneering scientific research. To provide a context of science in the city, the exhibition will layer scientific objects with maps, public documents, archival photos, films, oral histories, illustrations, and other interactive elements. This approach will showcase Bengaluru’s role in research and innovation, highlighting the significant role of research institutions in shaping the city’s trajectory.
Timeline
Wednesday, 24 April: Open Call begins
Sunday, 12 May: Open Call closes
Sunday, 26 May: Announcement of shortlisted candidates
08 – 09 June 2024: Interviews for shortlisted candidates
Saturday, 06 July : Final list announced
Saturday, 06 July: Mediator Programme begins
Contact Us
If you have any questions, or if any part of this application procedure is inaccessible to you, please write to us at mediators@bengaluru.sciencegallery.com, and we will assist you accordingly.