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This page contains a listing of employment opportunities of
interest to OAAG members. The information is updated weekly,
usually on Fridays. For more information about posted positions,
please contact the host institution.
The following positions are listed on Jobline.
Art Gallery Director
City of Peterborough
Deadline: October 21, 2005
A diversified and active community with a population of approximately
70,000 people, offers excellent opportunities for growth,
as well as higher learning at Trent University and Sir Sandford
Fleming College. An ideal place in which to live, work and
play, City of Peterborough is currently seeking: ART GALLERY
DIRECTOR
The Art Gallery of Peterborough, incorporated in 1974, is
a not for profit public gallery dedicated to exhibiting and
collecting visual works of art. The 11,000 square foot facility,
which opened in 1979, is beautifully situated on the shores
of Little Lake in the centre of Peterborough. The collection
is comprised of 1,200 works of historical and contemporary
art.
In collaboration with exhibiting artists, staff, volunteers
and the Board of Directors, you will be responsible for the
artistic vision, management and direction of the operations
of The Art Gallery of Peterborough. In this role, you will
also provide strong leadership, sound judgment and direction
to the management of the Art Gallery and its staff. You will
represent the Art Gallery, its programs and services to the
community, and correspond with potential donors and corporate
sponsors. As the Director, you will ensure the ongoing alignment
of Institutional goals by initiating, identifying, recommending,
developing and implementing policies. Your responsibilities
will include developing, monitoring and evaluating day-to-day
administration, implementing revenue-generating and fundraising
strategies, as well as preparing and coordinating grant applications
to enhance the institution’s financial performance.
As our ideal candidate, you have a Master’s degree in
Art History, Fine Art, or Museum Management and a minimum
of four years’ supervisory experience in curatorial management
in a public art gallery setting. Able to coach, motivate and
coordinate the work of others, you are a natural leader with
strong interpersonal, communication and computer skills, including
an intermediate knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet,
database, financial accounting and Collection Records Management
software. Committed to continuous improvement and service
to the public.
Salary range: $70,438 - $76,993
Interested applicants should submit a detailed
resume outlining their qualifications for this position. Please
send your résumé quoting the position file #
05-P-26 by Friday, October 21, 2005 to: City of Peterborough,
Human Resources Department, City Hall, 500 George Street North,
Peterborough, ON K9H 3R9 or by fax: (705) 742-7021.
The personal information submitted for employment is collected
under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy
Act and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.
We thank you for your application, but advise that only those
selected for an interview will be contacted. An Equal Opportunity
Employer.
Curator/Arts Coordinator
City of Peterborough
Deadline: October 21, 2005
A diversified and active community with a population of approximately
70,000 people, offers excellent opportunities for growth,
as well as higher learning at Trent University and Sir Sandford
Fleming College. An ideal place in which to live, work and
play, City of Peterborough is currently seeking: CURATOR/ARTS
COORDINATOR
The Art Gallery of Peterborough, incorporated in 1974, is
a not for profit public gallery dedicated to exhibiting and
collecting visual works of art. The 11,000 square foot facility,
which opened in 1979, is beautifully situated on the shores
of Little Lake in the centre of Peterborough. The collection
is comprised of 1,200 works of historical and contemporary
art.
Reporting directly to the Director of The Art Gallery of
Peterborough, your duties will include managing collection
development and supervising program staff and volunteers to
ensure that Art Gallery services are provided effectively
and efficiently. Working with artists and galleries, you will
be responsible for exhibition and program production. Writing
and editing curatorial texts for publication or exhibits,
you will also prepare information regarding art works being
considered for the permanent collection by the Art Acquisitions
Committee, assist in the preparation of grant applications,
and promote the Art Gallery to the community. As Arts Coordinator,
you will coordinate arts activities for the City’s Arts,
Culture and Heritage Division.
To qualify, you must have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Visual
Art or Art History, a minimum of two years’ curatorial
experience and a working knowledge of Adobe PageMaker, Collection
Records Management software and MS Of€ce. A team player with
excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational
skills, you are creative and innovative, as well as focused
on delivering superior customer service. A Master’s degree
and supervisory experience would be assets.
Salary range: $57,232- $62,548
Interested applicants should submit a detailed
resume outlining their qualifications for this position. Please
send your résumé quoting the position file #
05-P-27 by Friday, October 21, 2005 to: City of Peterborough,
Human Resources Department, City Hall, 500 George Street North,
Peterborough, ON K9H 3R9 or by fax: (705) 742-7021.
The personal information submitted for employment is collected
under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy
Act and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.
We thank you for your application, but advise that only those
selected for an interview will be contacted. An Equal Opportunity
Employer.
Secretariat Assistant
(Paid Internship Opportunity)
Ontario Association of Art Galleries
Deadline: October 21, 2005
Term of Internship October 24, 2005 to March 31, 2006
Rate of Pay $12 per hour, up to 14 hours per week
LOCATION
OAAG Secretariat and Resource Centre
49 McCaul Street, Suite N2, Toronto ON M5T 2W7
REQUIREMENTS
You will have graduated from or be enrolled in a post-secondary
diploma, certificate or degree program in visual art or community
art and be available to work in the Secretariat for two days
a week. You will work and communicate effectively with people
in a busy office environment, and you see your long-term career
path taking you into the public art gallery sector.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Secretariat Assistant provides administrative and membership
as required in support of two key earned revenue areas: membership
and publications sales. The position reports to the Executive
Director and works collegially with the Professional Development
and Public Programs Coordinator as required. There will be
a six-week probationary period. More information about the
Ontario Association of Art Galleries is accessible online
at www.oaag.org.
Administration
- Answers phones, opens mail, sets up files;
- Supports membership program and updates membership records
on a weekly basis;
- Prepares and facilitates Secretariat mailings and faxes;
- Assists the Executive Director as required;
- Other duties as assigned.
Secretariat Duties
- Continues inventory and catalogue work on OAAG’s Resource
Centre library;
- Supports the database;
- Assists with promotional booths as required;
- Assists in the preliminary research for programs as required;
- Assists in the preparation of registration packages as required;
- Assists with promotional materials, advertisements, announcements,
and brochures as required.
OUTCOMES FOR THE INTERN
- Opportunity to work with Filemaker, Word, Excel, Dreamweaver,
and other software;
- Detailed introduction to the public art gallery sector in
Ontario;
- Introduction to a visual arts service organization;
- Opportunity to learn about and work in the downtown Toronto
visual arts community
Interested candidates may submit a letter of application,
resume and contact information for three professional references
to:
Ontario Association of Art Galleries
49 McCaul Street, Suite N2
Toronto ON M5T 2W7.
Email: oaag@oaag.org
(please send MAC-compatible Word documents)
We would like to thank all applicants for their interest
in this position; however, only those who are considered for
an interview will be contacted.
Director
The Rooms, Provincial Art Gallery
Deadline: November 11, 2005
The Rooms is seeking a senior public art gallery professional
for the position of Director, Provincial Art Gallery. The
purpose of the Provincial Art Gallery is to present and interpret
the contemporary and historic art of Newfoundland and Labrador,
Canada and the world with an emphasis on the contemporary
visual art of Newfoundland and Labrador. The Director will
bring a broad vision to The Rooms, a leading cultural facility
also comprising the Provincial Archives and Museum in a multi-disciplinary
milieu.
The Director will have a national reputation for curatorial
professionalism, sound judgment, creativity, diplomacy and
integrity. As a member of the Management Committee, the Director
of the Provincial Art Gallery must be adept at managing complex
issues in a multiple stakeholder environment. With a staff
of 12 and an annual budget of $1 million, the Director must
have a proven track record in effective human resource and
financial management and be skilled in applying the principles
of fairness, transparency, due process and disclosure in the
awarding of contracts, the adjudication of applications, submissions
and proposals, and the overall management of public funds.
Familiarity with governance principles and practices in a
Crown Corporation environment is essential.
As Director you will work with the CEO and 4 other members
of the Management Committee of The Rooms. Your flexibility,
motivational leadership and problem-solving skills are integral
elements of your management style. You have extensive knowledge
of the visual arts and experience in gallery management, conservation
requirements, curatorial practices and exhibition development.
A job description is available by calling (709) 757-8023.
Please forward your resume and cover letter
by Friday, November 11, 2005 to:
Selection Committee
The Rooms, Provincial Art Gallery
Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
P.O. Box 8700
St. John’s, NL, Canada A1B 4J6
Executive Director
SAVAC (South Asian Visual Arts Collective)
Deadline: postmarked Monday, November 14, 2005
SAVAC is a unique artist-run centre in Canada dedicated
to the development and presentation of new works in contemporary
visual art by artists of South Asian* origin. We are currently
engaged in the exciting process of expansion and seek two
dynamic individuals to fulfill the positions of Executive
Director and Programming Coordinator.*South Asians are people
who can trace their ancestry back to countries of the Indian
subcontinent: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan and
Sri Lanka.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – JOB DESCRIPTION
The mandate of SAVAC is to encourage artistic excellence and
cultural diversity by integrating contemporary visual artists
of South Asian origin in the art sector through innovative
collaborative programs with museums, artist-run centres galleries
and community organizations. The Executive Director (ED) reports
to the Board of Directors and works closely with the Programming
Coordinator, contract staff and committees. The ED is responsible
for the overall leadership, management and public representation
of the organization in keeping with the vision and mandate
of SAVAC.
The ideal candidate will be personable and goal-oriented,
will have background in or knowledge of contemporary art in
Canada, South Asia, and internationally; possess excellent
organizational and communication skills; and have experience
in curatorial research practices, public relations, budget
management and grant writing.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Executive and curatorial direction
- Financial budgeting and administration
- Strategic Planning and Policy Development
- Grant/proposal writing
- Project assessment and management
- Personnel management and evaluation
The position requires 35 hours per week (5 days per week).
Annual salary is commensurate with experience. Some benefits
are available. The position is for one year and renewable
based on performance, which is reviewed annually. There is
an initial probationary period of 3 months.
Please submit cover letter and CV to:
SAVAC
401 Richmond St. W, #450
Toronto, ON M5V 3A8
Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
All applicants selected for an interview will be required
to submit one writing sample of a grant application, curatorial
writing or proposal in advance of the interview.
Relocation Assistance may be available on a case by case basis.
Programming Coordinator
SAVAC (South Asian Visual Arts Collective)
Deadline: postmarked Monday, November 14, 2005
SAVAC is a unique artist-run centre in Canada dedicated to
the development and presentation of new works in contemporary
visual art by artists of South Asian* origin. We are currently
engaged in the exciting process of expansion and seek two
dynamic individuals to fulfill the positions of Executive
Director and Programming Coordinator. *South Asians are people
who can trace their ancestry back to countries of the Indian
subcontinent: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan and
Sri Lanka.
PROGRAMMING COORDINATOR – JOB DESCRIPTION
The Programming Coordinator is responsible for coordinating
SAVAC’s programs in keeping with the vision and mandate
of SAVAC. The Programming Coordinator works with the Executive
Director and Programming Committee to establish the overall
direction of programming with the approval of the Board.
The ideal candidate will be personable and goal-oriented,
will have background in or knowledge of the contemporary art
in Canada, South Asia, and internationally; possess excellent
organizational and communication skills; and have experience
in curatorial research practices, public relations, budget
management and grant writing.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Research, solicit and select concepts, themes, artists and
collaborators for programming
- Write curatorial statements, program descriptions, call
for submissions and descriptions of individual works;
- Work with programming committee, guest curators, writers,
designers and/or organizations on specific programs and projects,
including catalogues and commissioning projects, where required;
- Manage the coordination of exhibitions, including the negotiation
and management of all contracts, budgets, and preparing exhibition
installation, opening, closing and talks etc.
- Communicate with exhibiting artists in the development of
exhibitions, including coordinating shipping, travel, hospitality,
accommodation, insurance and equipment needs, and overseeing
exhibition installation
- Manage publication coordination including brochures and
catalogues
- Assist with all publicity including writing press
releases, preparing press packages, liaising with the media,
i.e. conducting interviews with print, television and radio
press; managing the press and mailing databases and actively
raising the profile of SAVAC locally and internationally
- Maintain the records/documentation of programs and the archive
- Conduct the evaluation process for each program
- Organize Ontario Arts Council Exhibition Assistance recommendation
grants
The position requires 24 hours per week (3 days per week).
Annual salary is commensurate with experience. The position
is for one year and renewable based on performance, which
is reviewed annually. There is an initial probationary period
of 3 months.
Please submit cover letter and CV to:
SAVAC
401 Richmond St. W, #450
Toronto, ON M5V 3A8
Only those applicants selected for an interview will be
contacted. All applicants selected for an interview will be
required to submit one writing sample of a grant application,
curatorial writing or proposal in advance of the interview.
Relocation Assistance may be available on a case by case basis.
Assistant Professor
in Visual Arts
Emily Carr Institute
Deadline: November 15, 2005
Emily Carr Institute, a leading Canadian institution for
the education of artists, designers, and media practitioners,
invites applications for a full time, tenure-track, Assistant
Professor Position in Visual Arts, starting August 1, 2006
(Competition F003-2005).
Located in downtown Vancouver on the West Coast of Canada,
ECI's main campus is on Granville Island, an award-winning
site of urban renewal. ECI is now developing a second campus
in a joint venture with the British Columbia Institute of
Technology, Simon Fraser University, and the University of
British Columbia at the Great Northern Way campus.
ECI has a culturally diverse student body of approximately
1400 students from across Canada and the world enrolled in
undergraduate studies leading to Bachelor degrees in Fine
Arts, Media Arts, and Design. Graduate degrees are currently
being developed for September 2006.
Emily Carr Institute is actively searching for a full-time
faculty member in Visual Arts to teach painting and painting-related
subjects. The successful candidate will have an exemplary
art practice with highly developed painting skills. Preference
will be given to candidates with a demonstrated interest in
current painting practices and their relationship to contemporary
art.
The successful candidate will be committed to the development
of curriculum within an active interdisciplinary art community
that inspires excellence and innovation in students and have
experience in working and teaching within culturally diverse
communities.
Candidates should have a Masters of Fine Arts or equivalent,
a minimum of two years related post-secondary teaching experience,
and an active art practice.
Letters of application should address the
candidate's expertise in the areas of teaching, pedagogical
philosophy, professional work and community service. The applicant
should include a current curriculum vitae and supporting material
including slides of recent work (maximum 20), catalogues and
reviews (to a maximum of 5 each), CD-ROM (specify format)
and/or cued VHS video (NTSC; no longer than 10 minutes). Submissions
should include the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and
email addresses of three persons from whom letters of reference
can be obtained commenting on the candidate's experience and
professional status.
Please send applications (quoting competition
#F003-2005) by November 15, 2005, to:
Human Resources Department
Emily Carr Institute
1399 Johnston St Vancouver BC V6H 3R9
Phone (604) 844-3824
Fax (604) 844-3885
Email hr@eciad.ca
The competition will remain open until filled.
Committee Members
(Volunteer Positions)
Art Gallery of Mississauga
Deadline: No deadline
The Art Gallery of Mississauga (AGM) is seeking committee
members with a diverse range of interests and skills. These
are volunteer positions with varying time commitments (see
descriptions below). Experience in the visual arts, regional
and not-for-profit galleries along with knowledge of the Mississauga
community are assets however, energy, enthusiasm and the ability
to commit are musts. As a committee member you will be a champion
and advocate for the visual arts and the Art Gallery of Mississauga.
You will help us to achieve our goals for providing excellence
in exhibitions and programming.
Mission Statement
"The Mission of the Art Gallery of Mississauga is to
promote awareness and the appreciation of the visual arts
through the operation, development and growth of a public,
not-for-profit art gallery."
Mandate
Through the efforts of its volunteers and staff, the Gallery
will achieve this mission by providing leadership and expertise
in matters related to the visual arts; and by exhibiting historical
and contemporary works of art from local to international
sources; and by encouraging the development of artists with
special emphasis on those residing in the city of Mississauga;
and by organizing educational programmes to stimulate knowledge
and interest in the visual arts; and by acquiring, managing
and caring for a Permanent Collection.
The Gallery will carry out its mandate in accordance with
professional museum standards and practice.
For more information about the AGM visit www.artgalleryofmississauga.com
or call 905 896 5088.
AGM Committees:
The time commitment for each Committee is 2-3 hours per month
with periods of intensification for some Committees.
Planning: This committee shall develop and maintain
a strategic plan.
Marketing: This committee shall be responsible for
the development and implementation of a marketing plan which
will lead to achieving the strategic objectives of the Corporation.
Areas to be addressed include, but are not limited to the
following facets of selling the image of the Gallery: external
communications, Public Relations, Publicity, Advertising,
Membership.
Membership: A Sub-committee of the Marketing Committee
responsible for membership initiatives.
Fund Raising: This committee shall develop, implement
and maintain a funding plan, excluding grant applications,
to suit the short and long term needs of the Corporation.
Auction: A Sub-committee of the Fund Raising Committee.
The Auction Committee requires a greater time commitment during
periods of event planning and execution. Experience with event
planning and soliciting donations both cash and in kind are
assets. The AGM is currently in the process of planning our
third ANNUALARTAUCTION to take place in March of 2006.
Volunteers: This committee, reporting to a Director
of the Board, shall provide support for, and assist the Corporation
with its relationships with the community, day to day administration,
gallery tours, and special events.
Art Rental: A Sub-committee of the Volunteer Committee,
shall be responsible for the finding, selection, sale and/or
rental, of works of art from within or outside the Mississauga
community. The AGM is currently in the process of preparing
to re-launch our Art Rental and Sales Programme. In order
to do so works need to be catalogued and inventoried. A CD
ROM of available works is to be created for the use of potential
clients of the Programme. Representatives of this Committee
should be organized, enjoy interacting with the general public,
sales and assisting with the selection of art works.
Acquisition Committee: This committee shall develop
and maintain the permanent art collection. It shall include
the Curator and representatives of the arts community. Knowledge
of Canadian art, historic and contemporary, in a variety of
mediums is an asset.
Exhibition Review Committee: This committee shall
assist the Curator to set exhibition themes and propose standards
by which exhibitions can be measured, consider slide presentations
for future exhibitions, review previous exhibitions on a regular
basis to ensure established standards have been met and to
make recommendations for future exhibition criteria. Knowledge
of Canadian and international art practices, historic and
contemporary a strong asset. Interest in presenting the community
a range of stimulating, challenging exhibitions representing
significant developments in art a must.
Apply: Send a letter of interest stating
the committee(s) you wish to join along with a CV and three
references to:
Fred Troughton, Executive Director
Art Gallery of Mississauga
300 City Centre Drive
Mississauga, ON L5B 3C1
Committee members are required to undergo a criminal records
check.
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