Curator, Richmond Art Gallery
Application Deadline:
Oct 9th, 2009 Job Information
Organization Name:
City of Richmond
Job Description:
The City of Richmond is a diverse and dynamic community, undergoing transformation in pursuit of our vision to be the most appealing, livable and well-managed community in Canada.
Curator, Richmond Art Gallery
2009-I-49
$33.32 - $39.36 (per hour)
The Richmond Art Gallery (RAG) is a public gallery operated in a partnership between the City of Richmond and the Richmond Art Gallery Association (RAGA). The vision of the RAG is “to be one of the most important public galleries in Canada and to increasingly enlarge our audiences and their understanding and enjoyment of contemporary art”.
We are currently seeking a dynamic experienced individual to join the team as the Curator of the RAG. The Curator assumes the lead role in research, selection, planning, organizing and evaluation of exhibitions and publications, as well as the permanent collection.
Responsibilities:
DUTIES:
Curatorial – Exhibitions and Publications:
- Conducts research and presents exhibitions, outreach exhibitions and publications on topics in contemporary art;
- Prepares potential exhibitions for presentation to the Director and Program Team for consideration;
- Identifies and oversees the presentation of touring exhibitions from other institutions;
- Writes curatorial material for exhibitions, publications, articles and promotional material;
- In consultation with the Director and Exhibition and Gallery Coordinator, administers, and works within budgets as they relate to exhibitions and publications;
- Supervises Preparator and works with guest curators to install and dismantle exhibitions, as required;
- Writes and prepares curatorial sections of grant applications or assists in the preparation of grant applications as assigned by Director;
- Presents talks to the public, staff and board regarding contemporary art and exhibitions;
- In consultation with the Director, assumes the lead role in research on appropriate subject area(s) of the collection and supervises the work of other researchers in the collection;
- In consultation with the Director administers and works within the budget as it relates to acquisitions and permanent collection maintenance;
- Works with the Director in determining the direction of the permanent collection and presents all potential acquisitions to the Director for consideration;
- Coordinates with the Director all matters related to the collection, including loan requests and conservation;
- Works with volunteers and performs other duties as required.
Qualifications:
Masters Degree in Studio Arts, Curatorial Studies and/or Art History or related field of study, accompanied by a minimum of three years professional experience in similar positions or an equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered. The incumbent will have demonstrated credibility as a curatorial professional; a broad knowledge of contemporary art and community involvement; creativity and passion for the work; commitment to innovative programming and the proven ability to translate ideas into an ambitious exhibitions program that forges a strong connection to the local community; sensitivity to the role of a public contemporary art institution in an urban centre and an eagerness to develop and encourage programming that reflects the rich diversity of the community and the art world at large. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership and management skills, be an outstanding communicator and demonstrate the ability to work collegially and collaboratively with a broad range of staff. Experience in a public gallery or municipal environment is an asset. Ability to successfully pass a criminal record check.
How to Apply:
This position offers competitive compensation, benefits package and a compressed day work schedule (9 days in a fortnight).
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For further details regarding this job opportunity, please visit our website at www.richmond.ca/jobs. Applicants should submit a detailed resume, with cover letter, that reflects their knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position, no later than 5:00pm, October 9, 2009quoting 2009-I-49 to:
Human Resources Division,
City of Richmond, 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC V6Y 2C1.
Fax: 604-276-4169; E-mail (Word or PDF format only): resume@richmond.ca
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest. However, only those under consideration will be contacted. This position is restricted to those legally entitled to work in Canada. The City of Richmond is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
