Curator of Contemporary Art
/ORGANIZATION:
Campbell River Art Gallery
DEADLINE:
Oct. 17, 2025
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
ABOUT CAMPBELL RIVER ART GALLERY
The Campbell River Art Gallery is a space for thinking and producing knowledge about contemporary visual art. The Gallery exhibits the work of professional artists from across Canada in its main gallery and satellite cases, with a specific focus on presenting artistic projects from under-represented positions within contemporary art practice.
The Gallery’s commitment to critical pedagogy is enacted through extensive public programming and outreach activities: workshops for adults and youth, school and community gallery tours (followed by an art activity), artist in the school programs, Super Saturday free art-making sessions, and other special events.
WEBSITE:
http://www.crartgallery.ca
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Campbell River Art Gallery is currently seeking applications from highly motivated and creative individuals for the position of Curator of Contemporary Art. The successful candidate will be a dedicated individual with the skill and energy required to steward the curatorial program of the Gallery.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Curator of Contemporary Art is responsible for key aspects of the Gallery’s contemporary art exhibition program, ensuring its vitality and capacity for audience engagement. This involves researching and delivering exhibitions and related public events within a coherent artistic vision, producing high-quality interpretive materials, overseeing exhibition installation and event programming, and maintaining the Gallery’s small collection of contemporary art. The Curator maintains awareness of key developments in contemporary visual and media art regionally and nationally and articulates these to specialist and public audiences.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Research, develop, propose, implement, and oversee key aspects of the contemporary art program (exhibitions, lectures, interpretive events)
Determine and oversee the installation of art exhibitions
Make recommendations for acquisitions of works of art to the Executive Director & Collections Committee
Manage the care of the Gallery’s permanent collection using best practices, while coordinating with the Museum where the collection is stored
Prepare documentation for donor receipts and permanent records
Identify, research, and recommend potential funding sources to the Executive Director
Prepare and track the exhibition budget
Devise research projects for student interns
Oversee volunteers, practicum students, and interns associated with the Gallery as required
Promote the profile of the Gallery by nurturing relationships with artists, funders, the regional arts community, government agencies, and peer institutions
Work collaboratively and responsively as part of the Gallery staff in a team environment
QUALIFICATIONS:
Advanced degree in Art History or Curatorial Studies and 1–3 years of relevant curatorial experience
Broad knowledge of contemporary art and artists in British Columbia, across Canada, and beyond
Demonstrated record of exhibition development and experience with program development
Working knowledge of the installation process for contemporary art
Strong planning and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize projects
Well-developed research, organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively and meet deadlines
Grant writing ability and fundraising skills
Experience with budget preparation and working within fixed budgets
Knowledge and understanding of collection-care practices
Strong computer literacy, preferably Mac platform; website maintenance experience is an asset
Proven project-management and budget monitoring skills
Excellent visual acuity and aesthetic judgment
Exceptional teamwork, relationship-building, and leadership skills
Excellent time-management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be received by October 10, 2025 at 5:00 pm (PST). Please send a letter of interest, a detailed CV, and a sample of your critical and/or professional writing (max 3 pages) to admin@crartgallery.ca with the subject line: CURATOR OF CONTEMPORARY ART. Candidates will receive email confirmation upon submission; only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Allow one working day from submission to receive confirmation.
REMUNERATION:
Starting salary of $30.00 per hour, 35 hours per week, 4 weeks paid vacation, stipend offered towards BC Healthcare
