Job: M:ST Festival Employment Opportunity

M:ST Festival Employment Opportunity

The Mountain Standard Time Performative Art Festival Society (MST) is currently seeking a Programming Assistant. This is a contract position paying $14.00 an hour working 30 hours a week, to prepare for the upcoming M:ST 4 Festival. The position will run from July 2 – August 27, and pending funding will be extended through to October 31, 2008.

This position represents an excellent opportunity for an emerging artist or arts administrator to build knowledge of the local, national and international art communities, while developing administrative, programming, and organizational experience.

Job Description:
Working closely with the Festival Director and the M:ST Board of Directors, the Programming Assistant will be involved with the administrative and programming aspects in preparation for the M:ST 4 Festival. The duties and tasks of the Programming Assistant will include:
-Office and clerical duties
-Arranging promotional material
-Assisting with grant writing and research
-Liaising with artists and member organizations
-Public relations and media development
-Researching and organizing technical support for the M:ST 4 Festival.

The ideal candidate will have a background and interest in visual and media arts, excellent writing skills, strong organizational and communication skills, as well as knowledge of contemporary performative practices. Experience with web based design, knowledge of the local arts community, and experience in event planning are assets.

*Please note that this position is partially funded through the Summer Temporary Employment Program and as such candidates must be 30 years of age or younger to qualify.

Application Process:
Please submit a Curriculum Vitae, a detailed cover letter (up to 2 pages), and three references by June 11, 2008 to:

M:ST Hiring Committee
Mountain Standard Time Festival
PO Box 22056 Bankers Hall RPO
Calgary AB, T2P 5G7

Emailed, faxed, or late applications will not be accepted. M:ST thanks all applicants in advance for their interest. M:ST is an equal opportunity employer.

For more information call (403) 837-6678, or email: info@mstfesti

Job: AKA Gallery seeks Community Programs Liason

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: COMMUNITY PROGRAMS LIAISON

Deadline for applications is OCTOBER 1, 2007

AKA Gallery is seeking a Community Programs Liaison to implement a
series of events to complement regular gallery programming. This
temporary, part-time job will take place from October 9, 2007 through
to February 12, 2008 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

In this position, the Community Programs Liaison will research, develop
and assist in the presentation of proactive programming adjunct to our
regular schedule of gallery exhibitions and events. With AKA's
resources at their disposal, including staff, board, volunteers, and
access to our partner organizations, the student will develop
workshops, panel discussions, lectures and other events specific to the
concerns, themes and needs of each AKA event. The opportunity to work
within a gallery that presents both gallery and performance programming
will be a definite asset in the Student’s cultural career.

Also, as we have moved into a new neighbourhood in the summer of 2005,
an important part of the Community Programs Liaison’s role with the
Gallery is to develop and/or strengthen new or current relations within
our new community. We have moved to a street front location and are
highly visible in our new neighborhood and hope to use our adjunct
programming as a means to garner support and create larger audiences.

Specific job objectives of the Community Programs Liaison are to
design, create, organize, budget for and carry through an ongoing
series of adjunct programming, while creating a structure for the
programs to continue on a long-term basis. Budgeting, liaising with
artists, scheduling, writing, liaising with the media, consulting with
the public, publicity, setup and delivery of programs are all aspects
of the project.

The successful candidate will be responsible, in coordination with
AKA’s Programme Coordinator and Administrative Coordinator, for
designing a working plan and carrying it through. This will involve
identifying potential partner organizations and institutions who may be
interested in working with AKA (publicity, financially, as a service to
their members, as a function of their mandate) to best capitalize on
our audiences and to make sure the exhibition is accessed by those who
may have a direct interest in its subjects or ideas. For example, for a
show addressing racism, we might partner with various cultural
organizations, schools, youth services organizations, or the police.
The student will contact and work with partners to identify and
establish mutually beneficial working arrangements and partnerships.

The Community Programs Liaison is expected to take a very ‘hands on’
approach and will be expected to be very visible within our new
community.

PREFERRED SKILL SETS & COMPATIBLE FIELDS OF STUDY

The selected student must be completing a Fine Art/Art History
post-secondary education, and show an interest in the non-profit side
of the cultural sector. They must have made a strong commitment to the
local arts community, particularly the Artist-Run community. A
background or training in Aboriginal culture and history is a major
asset.

Working knowledge of a Macintosh computer environment is essential;
database and graphics software experience are extremely beneficial. The
successful candidate will be a good team worker with above average
people skills. As this person will be developing and administering
programming in conjunction with existing programming and partners, a
high level of written and spoken English language proficiency is
required.

Volunteer, intern or work experience in other artist-run centres, arts
organizations, not-for profit organizations or galleries would be a
plus. Communication skills, writing skills and creative drive will be
strong characteristics of the chosen candidate, as will an ability to
be motivated and self-directed while remaining flexible and
accommodating to the needs of a diverse group.

One of AKA's main objectives is to reflect the cultural diversity of
Canadian society, particularly First Nations people. We have a strong
history of employing women, first nations people and other visible
minorities. Though our partnerships with local aboriginal organizations
and other cultural centres we will encourage participation by the
Government of Canada's job equity groups.


Pleae submit a resume and cover letter with references to –

AKA Gallery
Community Programs Liaison Hiring Committee
424 - 20th Street West
Saskatoon, SK S7M 0X4.

OR

email Troy Gronsdahl, Administrative Coordinator at admin.aka {at}
sasktel.net

Deadline for applications is OCTOBER 1, 2007

Job: Paved Arts seeks an Artistic Director

PAVED Arts, an innovative and dynamic artist-run centre for photographic,
audio, video, electronic and digital art, seeks candidates for the position
of Artistic Director.
Deadline: October 1 at 5 pm.

PAVED Arts is a not-for-profit, charitable artist run centre for research,
production, presentation and dissemination of contemporary photographic,
audio, video, electronic and digital art. Our overall mandate is both to
present contemporary media and visual art with an emphasis on new media
practices, and to operate a production facility to support the creation of
media and new media artwork. Through our production and presentation
activities, PAVED Arts supports local, regional and national artists working
in the ‘paved’ arts, as well as regional audiences and local communities.

PAVED has purchased and is renovating a state-of-the-art gallery and
production facility, situated in the cutting edge cultural district of
Riversdale on 20th Street West in Saskatoon. The organization is looking for
an Artistic Director who can help with the renovations due to be completed
by March 2008 and to develop programming and provide leadership in the local
arts community to attract local, national and international attention.

Duties to include but not limited to:
• full responsibility for the direction, development and implementation of
the presentation program
• full responsibility for curatorial leadership and publication development
• full responsibility for exhibition installation
• work with the PAVED community to create new programming initiatives,
including off-site and time-based programming
• creation of work plans, artists contracts, schedules, budgets and
proposals
• lead volunteers and staff in the on-site management of program events
• create and disseminate communication plans, web site presentation, design
print materials and visual identity development
• liaise with partner organizations, participants and members
• assist with library, photography collection and archives
• research, write and coordinate government operating and project grants
with other staff members
• act as a spokesperson for the organization
• act as one of four directors of 20 Above Holdings, the organization that
owns and manages 424 20th Street West

The ideal candidate will have:
• an MA, MFA or equivalent experience in art history, visual culture,
curatorial studies, or fine arts
• a minimum of 2 years experience in a not-for-profit art gallery
• experience managing budgets, grant writing and fundraising
• an extensive knowledge of Canadian and international contemporary art
practices
• excellent interpersonal skills, strong computer design skills and an
ability to multi-task


6 month probationary period

Interested applicants please send a current C.V. and examples of both
related written and curatorial work, by mail or email

Attention: Laura Margita, Executive Director, laura@pavedarts.ca
PAVED Arts 424 – 20th Street West Saskatoon SK S7M 0X4 www.pavedarts.ca

Deadline: Monday October 1 before 5 pm.

PAVED Arts is an equal opportunity employer. The organization is committed
to diversity and inclusiveness in all its work. We work proactively to be
fair and equitable in practice and to build diversity into our teams,
creative communities, programs and services.

Laura Margita
Executive Director
paved Art + New Media
424 - 20th Street West
Saskatoon SK S7M 0X4
tel 306 652 5502
www.pavedarts.ca

Job: The Southern Alberta Art Gallery seeks a Curator

The Southern Alberta Art Gallery is inviting applications for the position
of Curator.
The successful candidate will be a creative and innovative thinker with a
broad range of skills including an in-depth knowledge of contemporary
Canadian and international art, excellent communication skills both written
and oral, a deep commitment to the importance of visual art and a passion to
share that with diverse audiences.

Reporting to the Director and supervising the Assistant Curator, the Curator
is responsible for the research, planning, budgeting and development of
exhibitions, the production of exhibition catalogues and related
administrative duties. The Curator works closely with the Gallery Educator
to ensure that effective and relevant contemporary art education programs
are delivered to a broad audience.

An MA or MFA or equivalent education and experience with a specialization in
art history, communications or cultural studies is required. Candidates must
have five years of public art gallery experience, including a significant
history in the development of exhibitions with a strong emphasis on
contemporary art as well as a track record of community interaction and
collaboration. Equivalent skills and experience will be considered.

In its 30 year history The Southern Alberta Art Gallery has evolved to
become one of Canada's leading contemporary art galleries. The gallery is
located in Lethbridge, a growing city of 82,000 which celebrates a rich
visual arts culture. The City boasts an active artist community, several
community galleries, an artist run centre, an extensive art collection at
the University of Lethbridge with its respected fine arts school and dynamic
visiting artist lecture series. The gallery is currently planning for major
renovations in 2008/09.

To apply, forward a letter of interest together with your curriculum vitae
to the address below. Please provide examples of curatorial projects
including publications, essays and other writing as well as three letters of
reference together with contact information. Your application should include
an indication of your salary expectations. The deadline for receipt of
applications is 5 p.m. September 24, 2007.

Marilyn Smith, Director
Southern Alberta Art Gallery
601 3rd Avenue South
Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 0H4

Note: Faxed or emailed applications will not be considered.

All applicants are thanked for their interest, however only those selected
for an interview will be contacted further.

SOUTHERN ALBERTA ART GALLERY
601 Third Avenue South
Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 0H4
T. (403) 327-8770
F. (403) 328-3913

Email: info@saag.ca

Job: M:ST Performance Art Festival seeks an Interim Festival Coordinator

Interim Festival Coordinator

POSITION: Interim Festival Coordinator
CONTRACT: Temporary contract, September 4th through December 31st, 2007
SALARY: 20 hours per week at a salary of $1,500/month
DEADLINE: August 15, 2007

Complete applications must arrive at the Mountain Standard Time P.O. Box or at info@mstfestival.org by this date. Late, faxed or incomplete applications will not be accepted

APPLY TO:
M:ST Hiring Committee
Mountain Standard Time Performative Art Festival Society
P.O. Box 22056 Bankers Hall R.P.O Calgary, Alberta Canada T2P 5G7

M:ST FESTIVAL COORDINATOR JOB DESCRIPTION:
Working with the M:ST Board, the Festival Coordinator will oversee day-to-day operations of the festival office, including (but not limited to) the following responsibilities:

PROGRAMMING
-Co-coordinate planning and production of 2007 M:ST 3.5 programming
-Maintain submissions database, artist files and contracts, festival production schedules
-Coordinate publicity, advertising and dissemination of information about the festival -Work with Festival Committees and coordinate volunteers for M:ST 3.5 and day-to-day operations
-Write contracts where required.

GRANT WRITING + FUNDRAISING
-Working with the Grant Writing committee to prepare grants for federal, provincial, and municipal government granting programs for the programming, operations and staffing of the festival
-Prepare final reports for granting agencies, and ensure that all agencies and sponsors are properly acknowledged.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT + ADMINISTRATION
-Oversee financial aspects of the festival, and prepare regular financial reports for the Board of Directors
-Work with the Treasurer and accountant to develop and operate within an annual budget
-Establish and maintain sound administrative procedures with a structure that accommodates all participating organizations
-Maintain a well-organized office, and filing system with accurate and accessible records

ESSENTIAL SKILLS
-Keen knowledge of contemporary performative art practices, and surrounding critical discourses and involvement as a performance, visual or media artist, curator, writer or presenter
-Working knowledge of Artist-Run Centres, Public, and Institutional Galleries and their operations with a minimum of 2 years prior experience at an Artist-Run Centre, Public, or Institutional Gallery
-Experience with grant writing, budget preparations and responsible financial management
-Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize work and manage several tasks simultaneously; Excellent verbal and written communication skills, proficient computer skills
-Self-motivation and the ability to work independently and collaboratively

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Please submit 2 paper copies by mail or an email with each of the following documents attached:
-Curriculum Vitae/Resume and Biography
-Up to two writing samples
-A reference list with names, positions and contact information for 3 references

The hiring committee thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. M:ST is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from Aboriginal artists and artists of diverse cultural and regional communities.

INQUIRIES ABOUT THE POSITION MAY BE DIRECTED TO: info@mstfestival.org

Job: Several positions available at the MacKenzie Art Gallery

Employment Opportunity
Commencing September 2007

Position:
Gallery Facilitator
Casual hours, multiple positions

Salary:
$14.69 per hour

Closing Date:
ongoing

Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Gallery Education staff, the Gallery Facilitator’s primary function is to assist visitors in the interpretation and enjoyment of gallery exhibitions, events and programs.

The Gallery Facilitator shall assist in the research, planning, design and implementation of programs and interpretive materials for all audiences; participate in training and evaluation process; deliver tour and studio programs; participate in program set-up and clean-up, both after tours and in general studio clean-up sessions; and may assist in the administration and development of programs. Other duties may also be required.

Qualifications:
• Demonstrated experience in visual art,
• Experience teaching adults/children of various ages,
• Experience teaching adults/children with special needs an asset,
• Excellent oral and written communication,
• Self motivated with ability to work well with others,
• Available to work at least 2 half days per week.

Applications should be submitted to:

Gaynor Novak
Executive Assistant
MacKenzie Art Gallery
3475 Albert Street
Regina, SK S4S 6X6
306-584-4266
306-569-8191 fax
mackenzie.hr@uregina.ca

Posted July 6, 2007






Offres d’emplois pour des postes
débutant au mois de septembre 2007

Poste:
Animatice/ Animateur
Heures flexibles, plusieurs postes à pourvoir.

Salaire :
14,69$ de l’heure.

Date limite:
en cours

Responsabilités :
Sous la supervision du personnel du programme éducatif de la galerie, la première responsabilité du animatice/ animateur est d’aider les visiteurs dans l’interprétation et l’appréciation des expositions, événements et programmes de la Galerie.

Le animatrice/ animateur devra aider dans la recherche, la planification et la réalisation de programmes et de matériels interprétatifs pour tous les groupes d’âge; participer au processus de formation et d’évaluation; faire des visites guidées et des ateliers; participer à l’installation et au nettoyage des programmes, ceci après chaque visites guidées et en général, des sessions de nettoyages d’ateliers; et peut aider à l’administration et au développement des programmes. D’autres tâches peuvent aussi être nécessaires.

Compétences :
- Avoir de l’expérience en art visuel,
- Avoir de l’expérience dans l’enseignement aux enfants et aux adultes d’âges variés,
- Avoir de l’expérience dans l’enseignement aux enfants et aux adultes avec des besoins spéciaux,
- Avoir une excellente communication orale et écrite,
- Être très motivé et avec la capacité à travailler en équipe,
- Être disponible au moins 2 demi-journées par semaine.

Les demandes d’emploi devraient être soumises à :

Gaynor Novak
Executive Assistant
MacKenzie Art Gallery
3475 Albert Street
Regina, SK S4S 6X6
306-584-4266
306-569-8191 fax
gaynor.novak@uregina.ca

Posted July 6, 2007








Employment Opportunity
MacKenzie Art Gallery

Position:
Art Instructor – Alternative Education
Urban Outreach Thursday Evening Young Artist Program
October 4 to November 29, 2007
January 17 to March 27, 2008
4 hours/week

Term:
Thursday Evening Program: 3 hrs per week X 16 weeks plus 16 hours planning and preparation

Salary:
Level 3
$17.03 per hour

Closing Date:
September 4, 2007

Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Gallery Educator - School and Youth Programs, the Art Instructor shall:

 instruct art workshops,
 facilitate artist instructed workshops,
 assist with the planning, documentation and evaluation of the programs,
 facilitate communication between administrators, teachers, parents, and gallery staff,
 assist with program administration including schedules and statistics,
 organize nutritional snacks for programs,
 assist with maintenance of art supplies and art studios.

Qualifications:
 Experience in programming for inner-city youth,
 Demonstrated experience in visual art,
 Excellent written and oral communication,
 Self motivated and has ability to work well with others,
 Degree in Visual Art, Education or equivalent,
 Valid Driver’s License.

Applications should be submitted to

Gaynor Novak
MacKenzie Art Gallery
3475 Albert Street
Regina, SK S4S 6X6
306-584-4266
306-569-8191 fax
mackenzie.hr@uregina.ca

Posted July 6, 2007













MacKenzie Art Gallery
Employment Opportunity

Position:
Art Instructor – Alternative Education
Urban Outreach After-School Young Artist Program
October 2 to November 28, 2007
January 15 to March 26, 2008
5 hours/week

Term:
After-School Programs: 4 hrs per week X 20 weeks plus 20 hours planning and preparation

Salary:
Level 3
$17.03 per hour

Closing Date:
September 4, 2007

Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Gallery Educator - School and Youth Programs, the Art Instructor shall:

 instruct art workshops,
 assist with the planning, documentation and evaluation of the programs,
 facilitate communication between administrators, teachers, parents, and gallery staff,
 provide transportation of art materials,
 assist with program administration including schedules and statistics,
 organize nutritional snacks for programs,
 assist with maintenance of art supplies and art studios.

Qualifications:
 Experience in programming for inner-city youth,
 Demonstrated experience in visual art,
 Excellent written and oral communication,
 Self motivated and has ability to work well with others,
 Degree in Visual Art, Education or equivalent,
 Valid Driver’s License.

Applications should be submitted to

Gaynor Novak
MacKenzie Art Gallery
3475 Albert Street
Regina, SK S4S 6X6
306-584-4266
306-569-8191 fax
mackenzie.hr@uregina.ca

Posted July 6, 2007







MacKenzie Art Gallery
Employment Opportunity

Position:
Art Instructor – Alternative Education
25 hours per week, schedule will vary
September 24, 2007 to November 30, 2007

Salary:
Level 3
$17.03 per hour

Closing Date:
September 4, 2007

Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Gallery Educator - School and Youth Programs, the Art Instructor shall:

 assist with the planning, documentation and evaluation of the Urban Outreach Program for Inner-City and Aboriginal Schools
 instruct art workshops and facilitate artist-instructed workshops,
 facilitate communication between administrators, teachers, parents, guest artists and gallery staff,
 provide transportation of guest artists, and art materials,
 assist with program administration including schedules and statistics,
 assist in organization and implementation of special events, and
 assist with maintenance of art supplies and art studios.

Qualifications:
 Experience in programming for inner-city youth
 Demonstrated experience in visual art,
 Experience and understanding of First Nation’s art and culture,
 Excellent written and oral communication,
 Self motivated and has ability to work well with others,
 Degree in Visual Art, Education or equivalent,
 Valid Driver’s License.

Applications should be submitted to

Gaynor Novak
MacKenzie Art Gallery
3475 Albert Street
Regina, SK S4S 6X6
306-584-4266
306-569-8191 fax
mackenzie.hr@uregina.ca

Posted July 6, 2007