Job: AKA Gallery seeks a Communications Coordinator

Communications Coordinator

AKA Gallery is seeking a versatile and enthusiastic individual to fill the newly created position of Communications Coordinator. The Communications Coordinator will work with the Board of Directors and the Artistic Director to develop and implement AKA Gallery's communications strategies.

AKA Gallery is an artist-run centre that facilitates the production, presentation, and interpretation of a diversity of contemporary art with an emphasis on innovative artistic practices. AKA aims to be a catalyst for the development and sustainability of a lively and engaged community of artists and audiences.

Job Description
The Communications Coordinator will develop and implement communications strategies to promote AKA's exhibitions and outreach activities.

Responsibilities for the Communications Coordinator include:
• Develop and implement AKA’s annual communication strategies, maintaining an effective and distinct visual signature for the organization in all communications material and media including the web site, newsletter, press releases, invites, didactic materials, membership materials and publications;
• Work with the Artistic Director in the design, editing, and production of promotional materials for the Gallery;
• Coordinate the production of all AKA communications and marketing materials;
• Coordinate the development and maintenance of AKA's volunteer program;
• Coordinate the development and maintenance of AKA’s website;
• Coordinate hospitality for openings, talks and other events;
• Coordinate visual, audio, and textual documentation of AKA facilities and events as required;
• Maintain the AKA database and archives.

Experience Required:
• Excellent command of the English language (written and oral);
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Demonstrated ability in print graphic and web design;
• Knowledge of contemporary art practices;
• Skills in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design and Dreamweaver strongly preferred.
• Able to meet deadlines and work under pressure.

Remuneration.
The Communications Coordinator is a salaried part-time position starting at $21,000.00 per annum.
25-hours a week. The position will commence as of November 1, 2008.

Please send a CV, cover letter, writing samples and portfolio of graphic/web design samples by October 6, 2008 to:

Jyhling Lee, Chair, Board of Directors
AKA Gallery
424 20th Street West
Saskatoon, SK S7M 0X4

Job: AKA Gallery seeks a Gallery and Communications Coordinator

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Gallery + Communications Coordinator

AKA Gallery is seeking a versatile and enthusiastic individual to take over the newly created position of Gallery + Communications Coordinator. The Gallery + Communications Coordinator will work with the Board of Directors and the Artistic Director to develop and implement AKA Gallery's programming and communications strategies.

AKA Gallery is an artist run centre that facilitates the production, presentation and interpretation of a diversity of contemporary art with an emphasis on innovative artistic practices. By adopting a responsive approach to programming and all related activities, AKA aims to be a catalyst for the development and sustainability of a lively and engaged community of artists and audiences.

Job Description
The Gallery + Communications Coordinator will have knowledge and experience in the coordination, preparation and installation of art exhibitions and in developing and implementing communication strategies for promoting AKA's exhibitions and related activities. The Gallery + Communications Coordinator will act within the mandate of AKA Gallery to present the organization to the public.

Responsibilities for the Gallery + Communications Coordinator include:

Communications:
· Provide the board with a communications workplan and targets based on the prioritized needs of the organization in accordance with the objectives of mandate
· Coordinate and implement annual communication strategies maintaining an effective and distinctive visual signature for AKA in all communications activities including the web site, newsletter, press releases, invites, didactic materials, membership materials, publications
· Coordinate the production of all AKA communications and marketing information.
· the professional presentation and delivery of all printed and digital materials produced by the organization
· Work with the Artistic Director in the artistic design, editing and production of promotional materials for the Gallery
· Coordinate the development and maintenance of web content and other electronic media
· Produce and maintain an inventory of visual images to promote the Gallery, its exhibitions and related programs.
· Increase AKA's contact with the community & media through public relations
· Maintain regular communication with AKA members.

Exhibition Coordination:
To assist with the coordination, planning and presentation of visual art exhibitions and public programming activities:
· Perform set up and take-down duties related to all exhibitions, including appropriate display and lighting equipment.
· Coordinate the delivery, storage and shipping of crates, packing cases and materials related to exhibitions.
· Maintain supplies of materials and tools required for installations.
· Maintain a clean and orderly environment in all work areas, ensuring that tools, materials and equipment are properly maintained and stored.
· Coordinate hospitality for openings, talks and other events.
· Maintain resource centre materials, including subscriptions to relevant periodicals, ensuring AKA archive and library materials are kept in good order and condition.
· Ensure slides, digital images, video documentation, catalogues, etc. are added to database and properly archived.
· Attend programming meetings.

Experience Required:
· Excellent command of the English language (written and oral).
· Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of contemporary art practices
· Excellent graphic design skills as applied to marketing and/or publishing work (Please include samples of work)
· Proficient with use of desktop publishing and digital image editing software
· Familiarity with web programming in HTML an asset
· Excellent organizational skills.
· Able to meet deadlines and work under pressure.

Remuneration
The Gallery + Communications Coordinated is a salaried position remunerated at $21,000.00 per annum based on a 25-hour work week for 11 months of the year. The gallery is closed during the month of July. Benefits include an extended health plan. The position will commence as soon as possible for a two year term.


Please forward applications by August 8 to:

Jyhling Lee
AKA Board Chair
717 Temperance Street
Saskatoon, SK
S7N 0M6

jyhling@gmail.com

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

Call: AKA and Paved Arts seek artists for interesting community project

Hi AKA members and supporters,

Tim and I have come up with this project that AKA and PAVED are taking
on over the summer and fall during our renovations. It's really
interesting; we're trying to open it up beyond the usual art
characters. Please consider applying, and forward it to others you
think might be interested!

Let me know if you have any questions about it.

Thanks, and have a great summer!

Cindy




TIME SENSITIVE CALL FOR PROPOSALS
“The gallery is closed for the duration of the renovation”
A research/artist-in-residence project hosted by PAVED Arts and AKA
Gallery


THEMES: Hybrid urban art projects / Interventions / Psychogeography /
Urban planning/urbanism/urban development/research / Counternarratives
and resignifications of urban space / Gentrification, revitalization
and reuse of buildings

PAVED Arts and AKA Gallery are creating a research and intervention
project for between 2-5 cultural producers/artists to investigate
physical, social, conceptual and political readings of the Riversdale
district of Saskatoon, the location of our new building. The site of
this project is both the neighbourhood itself and the redevelopment
process that’s going on here. Our galleries as art institutions that
have moved to this neighbourhood are implicated in an influx of both
public and private capital that is fueling a transformation of property
values, ownership relations and social uses of space.


We're looking for proposals from artists and cultural producers based
both in Saskatoon, and across the country. We feel there are unique and
valuable opportunities in bringing local and national perspectives
together in dialogue. We encourage interested applicants to think
about:

- The way art institutions participate in / change the way space
functions in a neighbourhood

- Culture’s role in urban planning - the way cities think about the way
neighbourhoods are set up

- How artists relate to civic definitions of culture

- How art is deployed by institutions to effect change as compared with
ways that artists want to effect change

What is your concept/attitude towards the issues listed above? What
format(s) do you want to work with: Writing a text? Creating on-site
work? Building an installation? A performative situation that is
process-based, or site-based? Proposals for collaborations/work by
collectives are welcome. Your proposal should be clear what you will do
on your own and what you need the galleries to provide in terms of
resources.

Proposed projects may involve any combination of research, writing,
artistic creation and presentation, public interaction, or community
engagement. Potential sites include in, on, or around our building at
424 20th Street West, other neighbourhood locations, or public venues
such as posters, billboards, site-specific sculpture, television,
radio, or newspaper. The home base of this activity will be the
galleries themselves, which, during this residency project, will be
undergoing renovation. Potential off-site forms may include dialogues,
lectures, papers, performance, signage, publications, and the
production of objects. Projects will be scheduled to be realized in the
summer and/or fall of 2007. PAVED and AKA have also received funding
to install a 5 m x 15 m billboard on the face of our building, to be
completed by Nov. 2007. Projects can be developed involving the
billboard, contact us for more information.




Submissions should contain:

*Information about the applicant(s): CV/resume and a brief bio or
background summary including your discipline(s) and your role(s) within
these.

*Summary or statement of your attitudes and approaches to urban space
as a site of cultural production

*A 1 to 2 page project description, addressing the underlying ideas,
processes involved and material result of the proposed work or action,
including timeline and workplan. The project description should address
what you will be doing and what you need from the host organizations to
realize your project.

*Technical scenarios, diagrams, are encouraged as attachments (if they
will enhance the project description)

* Examples of past work – pdfs, URLs of web sites, text files, jpgs.
Physical packages accepted if you want to include video documentation,
publications and other non-emailable stuff. PLEASE do not email video
or multimedia files.

* The preferred format for all written parts of the submission is an
Abobe .pdf file attached to an email, but .doc and .txt files will
also be accepted as attachments. Visual material should be formatted as
.pdfs or .jpgs. Please contact us before sending attachments larger
than 10 MB.


Artist fees will be paid to selected artists/participants, as well as
material and production budgets to be determined. Support for out-
of-town projects will include travel and accommodation expenses.

The project is coordinated by Timothy Dallett, Artistic Director, PAVED
Arts (306) 652-5502 ext. 1 and Cindy Baker, Program
Coordinator, AKA Gallery prog.aka@sasktel.net
(306) 652-0044. For more information,
contact either of them.


SUBMISSION DEADLINE: July 3, 2007 – Decisions will be made by July 6
with notification sent out shortly thereafter.

Please submit completed proposals for this project by email to:
tim@pavedarts.ca

PAVED Arts and AKA Gallery acknowledge the support of the Canada
Council for the Arts, The Saskatchewan Arts Board, SaskCulture,
SaskLotteries, SMPIA, the Saskatoon Community Foundation and the City
of Saskatoon.