Assistant Curator
/ORGANIZATION:
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art
DEADLINE:
Sep. 8, 2025
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
The Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art celebrates the vital and diverse Indigenous cultures of the Northwest Coast through the extraordinary work of Bill Reid and the presentation of exceptional contemporary art.
We respectfully acknowledge the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), and all the Indigenous peoples of the Northwest Coast, on whose traditional and unceded territories we live and work.
The Gallery plays an important role in sharing Northwest Coast contemporary art, Indigenous ways of knowing, and current issues through a dynamic exhibition program, K–12 education, and engaging public events and workshops.
We are a charitable organization located in downtown Vancouver and are proud to have a diverse team of Indigenous and non-Indigenous staff and board members.
WEBSITE:
http://www.billreidgallery.ca
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Gallery is seeking an Assistant Curator to play an active role in developing exhibitions and public programs that present Indigenous arts and culture from Indigenous perspectives.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
In collaboration with the Curator, the Assistant Curator will:
Plan and facilitate exhibitions and programs
Contribute to research and content development
Build and maintain relationships with Indigenous artists and communities
Collaborate with Curator, artists, and external curators on exhibition design and development
Assist with installation and deinstallation
Research and develop didactic materials
Lead select exhibitions and contribute to the annual exhibition schedule
Handle loan forms, image procurement, and credits
Coordinate touring exhibitions and logistics
Respond to image requests and general inquiries
Support grant writing and fundraising initiatives
Collaborate on program schedules that complement exhibitions
Deliver exhibition tours to school and public groups
Coordinate artist-led workshops and events
Gather community input for program development
Maintain community and program partnerships
Participate in gallery events as needed
Meet with donors and collectors
Support accessioning processes and documentation
Maintain the collections database
QUALIFICATIONS:
Post-secondary education in visual arts, museum studies, Indigenous studies, or equivalent experience
2–3 years of relevant experience in a gallery or museum setting
Strong knowledge of Indigenous artistic practices in Canada
Experience working with Indigenous artists, Elders, and communities
Proven ability to curate and implement visual arts exhibitions
Knowledge of fine art handling and logistics
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Indigenous language knowledge is an asset
HOW TO APPLY:
Please email your resume and cover letter to aboubard@billreidgallery.ca
REMUNERATION:
$48,000 per year
