Tuesday, September 09, 2008

Call: TRUCK Gallery is seeking project submissions for Oct. 1st deadline

The Main Gallery Space is programmed through an annual call for submissions as well as by curated exhibitions. TRUCK hosts eight exhibitions each year in this space and accepts applications from professional artists only.

TRUCK’s definition of a professional artist is someone who has:
*completed his/her basic training (or the equivalent)
*produced an independent body of work
*received the recognition of his or her peers through public presentation of work in a professional context
*maintained an independent professional practice for at least one year.
Full-time undergraduate students at a school, college or university are not eligible to apply, however this restriction only applies to our main space and students are welcome to apply to our +15 and CAMPER spaces. Graduate students are eligible only if they meet TRUCK Gallery’s definition of a professional artist, and the project for which they are applying is not related to their program of study.


Submission procedure:
Proposals are selected through a peer review process by the TRUCK Programming Committee. The Committee is comprised of board members who have extensive visual, performance, and media art backgrounds. Proposals will be selected based on consideration of the following criteria: artistic merit of the proposed project, fit with TRUCK Gallery’s mandate, feasibility of the proposed budget, and the ability of TRUCK Gallery to provide appropriate space/support for the project.

ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

1. A completed application form (available for download on TRUCK's website (www.truck.ca)

2. Proposal (maximum of 2 pages): Clearly describe the proposed exhibition or project. Provide details about your spatial, and material requirements, including equipment needs. Explain what kind of venue is best suited to your proposed work (gallery, theatre, off-site, public space, etc).

3. Artist Statement (maximum of 1 page): Contextualizes the work submitted within your artistic practice.

4. Curriculum Vitae (maximum of 3 pages): Describe your artistic background (e.g. education, grants, scholarships or awards received, professional status, previous exhibitions or performances, commissions, professional memberships, articles, etc.)

5. Image List

6. Support Material: A CD with 10 to 15 JPEG images and/or DVD for video. All images must be numbered and labeled to match the corresponding image list.

Please Note:

Digital images: Should be in JPEG format, 300 dpi and sized to 1000 pixels maximum on the longest side. File names should correspond to the image list.

Video: Submit only the material that demonstrates your artistic accomplishments related to the proposed project, and please limit each example to five minutes in length.

7. Self-addressed stamped envelope: Due to excessive costs for the gallery, your submission will not be returned without one. Postage must be valid for mailing from within Canada.

Tips:

* Proposals should be clearly written, typed on 8.5” x 11” paper in black ink with a minimum 12-point font. Do not staple or bind your materials in any way.

* When building your proposal, please keep in mind that each jury member receives and reviews a photocopy of your written materials before they view your visual support material. It is to your advantage to provide written materials that are easily readable after being photocopied.

* Make sure that your name and the title of your project is clearly marked on each part of your submission, including all of your support material(s).

* Please do not send Powerpoint presentations, slides, printed images, or VHS tapes as these will not be reviewed.

* Do not send original works of art.

* Do not submit a website address in lieu of digital files.

* Please ensure images are high quality and large enough to permit viewing

* All digital information submitted as part or in support of your portfolio must be viewable on a Mac OS X

* Due to the large volume of submissions, incomplete proposals or those that exceed the maximum number of requested pages/support material will not be reviewed.


Submissions for the Main Space, +15 Window Project Space, CAMPER, Soapbox and Special Calls must be clearly differentiated.

Submissions should be addressed to:

Programming Committee
TRUCK Contemporary Art in Calgary
Grain Exchange Building
815 – First Street SW (basement)
Calgary AB T2P 1N3

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT www.truck.ca!!!

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Monday, June 02, 2008

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

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Thursday, August 23, 2007

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

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Call: Quickdraw Animation society seeks scholarship competitors

Hello Animators !


Quickdraw Animation Society is pleased to announce the 15th Annual NFB - QAS
Production Scholarship Competition. This Scholarship is intended to assist
individuals over the technical hurdles towardsmaking their first animated
movie. The Scholarship is a non-cash award open to all QAS members and the
general public. All applications will be reviewed by a jury of QAS Producing
Members. Two Scholarships will be awarded. The value of the Scholarship
exceeds $1500.00.


Scholarship consists of:
*enrollment in QAS animation courses*enrollment in QAS workshops*Producing
Membership for one year
*Equipment access for one year
*Technical assistance All applications must include the following:*completed
application form
*a cover page
*one page proposal
*current CV or Resume
* storyboards and/or pre-production art and/or description of
concept.(please do not submit original artwork)
- send copies onlyApplication Forms are available at QAS office or can be
down loaded fromthe QAS website at http://qas.awn.com
Application Deadline: Friday August 31. 2007 at 5:pm


Applications can be dropped off at the QAS Office or sent by mail
to:Quickdraw Animation Society
351-11th Ave. SW, Suite 201
Calgary Alberta Canada
T2R-0C7


DEADLINE: August 31, 2007
Info: (403) 261 5767 - qas@shaw.ca - www.awn.com/qas

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Tuesday, August 07, 2007

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

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Thursday, August 02, 2007

Job: Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers seeks a Communications Coordinator

Communications Coordinator


The Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers (CSIF) is seeking applications
for the position of Communications Coordinator. The Coordinator will be
responsible for the following duties: developing and maintaining an
effective and distinctive visual signature for CSIF in all communications
activities including the web site, newsletter and printed correspondence ;
presenting the CSIF successfully and professionally in all printed and
digital material produced by the organization ; increasing CSIF’s contact
with the community & media through public relations ; maintaining
communication with CSIF members.


The Communications Coordinator acts with the mandate of the Calgary Society
of Independent Filmmakers to present the organization to the public.
Applicants must be well organized, have a strong design background; have
excellent verbal and written communication skills, media relations and
administrative skills including a proven record of successful grant writing.
Applicants must be computer literate, possess good interpersonal and
diplomacy skills, and must be able to work independently as well as a part
of a team. Knowledge of the Canadian media arts, filmmaking and/or
artist-run centres would be an asset.


The position is permanent, full-time (35 hrs / week) with a starting annual
salary of $30,000 – $35,000 depending on experience. There is an
expectation that incumbents will be available to work on Saturdays, and will
attend and support events held outside of regular business hours as needed.
Health benefits are a possibility to be discussed with the successful
applicant.


All applications must include a cover letter, a current resume, and three
letters of reference. Applications will be accepted until Friday Aug. 10,
2007 and can be delivered to the CSIF at Building J2, old Currie Barracks /
Garrison Green during open hours of 10 am – 5 pm, Tuesday - Saturday, or
mailed to J2, 2711 Battleford Ave. SW, Calgary, Alberta, T3E 7L4. Faxed or
e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Late applications will not be
accepted. The CSIF is an equal opportunity employer. Selections will be
made without regard to race, religion, sex, disability, marital status, age,
or national origin.


DEADLINE: August 10, 2007
Info: www.csif.org

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Thursday, May 17, 2007

Call: WNDX New Prairie Cinema Showcase seeks innovative cinema

WNDX New Prairie Cinema Showcase: Open Call
> Deadline for Submissions: Friday, June 15, 2007
>
> Download submission forms at: www.wndx.org
> ** There is no submission fee **
>
> WNDX is an on-going curatorial effort designed to
> highlight the new, living cinema being created on
> the Canadian prairies today - contextualized to the
> greater Canadian and international stage - and to
> foster the creation of new works.
>
> The cornerstone of WNDX's programming efforts is our
> New Prairie Cinema Showcase, developed via an open
> call for recent avant-garde film and video works by
> prairie artists (those currently living and working
> in Manitoba, Saskatchewan or Alberta, or who lived
> in the prairies for a significant period of time).
>
> The guiding principals our programming jury use to
> select works for inclusion in the program are:
> innovation in form, technique and / or in the
> treatment of the media.
>
> WNDX 2007 will be held October 4 - 7, 2007 in
> Winnipeg. Along-side our New Prairie Cinema
> Showcase, we will once again be featuring a variety
> of curated programs, visting artist talks and
> workshops, and the very popular One Take Super 8
> Event.

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Friday, April 13, 2007

Free VJing workshops offered in Prince Albert by Carrie Gates and Leeane Berger with Common Weal

VJing 101: An Introduction to VJing with Arkaos

Monday, April 23rd to Friday, April 27th 7:00 - 9:00pm,
at Prince Albert's St. Mary's High School computer science labs

Have you ever wondered how VJs create their artwork? Have you ever wanted to create a custom visual projection to work with a dance or theatre piece? Have you ever tried adding live visuals to a band's performance or a DJ set? We can show you how!

Using Arkaos VJing software, instructors Carrie Gates and Leeane Berger will guide you through a series of fun and focused workshops that will take you from recording and digitizing your own video footage to programming video mixing software to being ready for a live VJ performance.

Workshops take place in the evenings, from Monday, April 23rd to Friday, April 27th 7:00 - 9:00pm, at the St. Mary's High School computer science labs. Since there are limited seats, we ask that you send us a short letter or email by April 17th outlining why you would like to learn more about VJing. Let us know if you have any experience working with video, but beginners are also welcome. Up to ten participants will be selected for this free workshop offered by Common Weal Community Arts, Inc.

Please send your application to:
Judy Mc Naughton
nac@commonweal-arts.com
Common Weal Community Arts, Inc.
1010 Central Avenue
Prince Albert, SK, S6V 4V5
Phone: 960-9020 Fax: (306) 953-4814
www.commonweal-arts.com
Applications received after April 17th will not be considered.

Class YouTube Video Website:
http://www.youtube.com/vjnode



More about the instructors, VJs Leeane Berger and Carrie Gates:

Carrie Gates – VJ Instructor
Carrie Gates' diverse art practices span the realms of VJing, experimental turntablism, sound art, sculpture, performance art, digital media, and the catylization of provocative interactive situations. Her work is unified by a pluralist vision and an appetite for teasing the uncanny from the familiar, critically yet playfully using and abusing any media she encounters. Recently, Gates has been working with creating innovative VJ performances using Max/MSP/Jitter and Arkaos software, sharing her findings with her peers through workshops and artist talks to encourage others to reclaim digital media as a tool for personal artistic expression and social change. Since 1996, she has been performing regularly at electronic music events, noise and experimental music shows, new media festivals, and art galleries. Her performances, compositions, videos, and research work have been shown across Canada as well as in Germany and the USA.

http://www.youtube.com/carriegates
http://www.myspace.com/thesoundsofcarriegates
http://www.notype.com/bricolodge
http://www.vinylinterventions.com

Leeane Berger – Assistant VJ Instructor
As part of a new generation of artists, Leeane Berger is currently working in the discovery, documentation and rediscovery of all things - great and small - that make up everyday living in Saskatchewan. In 2004 Leeane set out with a project to refurbish trash from alleys, sidewalks, parks and dumpsters. This endeavor propelled her into further exploration of salvaged and found materials. Leeane works in a variety of techniques and media in attempt to correlate viewer with surroundings. Using simple electronics to bring motion to a piñata television made from found electrical cords, wire and spray paint to the exploration of substance use in adding texture and depth to her found object paintings, Leeane is on a constant look out for new tools of expression. Working most recently in video, a medium she began working with while briefly attending Concordia University in 2005, has lead to experimentation with video mixing and animation. Her videos have since morphed from canadian video art inspired short-films into grungy expressionistic mixups for teasing and pleasing the eye.

http://www.youtube.com/itrashfish
http://www.myspace.com/printedonrecycledpaper



DOWNLOAD THIS INFO AS A PDF FILE HERE:
http://www.otherartists.com/commonweal/pdf/CW-VJ_Poster-April10-07.pdf

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Wednesday, March 28, 2007

Job: Full-Time ART Labs Researcher Position open at the Banff New Media Institute

GENERAL INFORMATION

Organization: The Banff Centre
Position Type: Full-Time
Position Name: ART Labs Researcher
Reference #: 07-053 UOS
Location City/Town: Banff
Country: CANADA
Position Start Date: 2007-06-01
Position End Date: 2010-06-01
Term Length: 3
Term Length Units: Year(s)
Target Audience:

- Computers & IT
- Arts & Science - Fine Arts

Target Levels: Alumni - Doctorate

COMPENSATION

Pay Range: To be determined
Per: Year
Currency: Canadian Dollars
Benefits:

Use of extensive arts facilities as well as the Sally Borden
recreational facility.

ORGANIZATION PROFILE

Organization Profile:

The Banff Centre is a multi purpose not for profit organization
specializing in Arts programming, Mountain Culture, Conferences and
Aboriginal Leadership.

REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES

Qualifications and Requirements:

We are looking for an inspired individual who demonstrates high
research potential and an enthusiasm for art+science based research and
creative practice and more generally for research collaborations
involving multidisciplinary teams. As a result there is a range of
different backgrounds which would be of interest to us. These include a
Ph.D. or equivalent in areas such as computer graphics, visualization,
virtual reality, multi-media, interaction design, or tangible
interfaces, or a strong background in post-secondary interdisciplinary
research in art, science and media research. We would also consider a
strong interdisciplinary degree in related fields or an
interdisciplinary combination of the above. Strong intellectual and
research leadership skills coupled with strategic planning capacity and
the ability to blend a depth of personal research and creative
direction with the more general research vision at The Banff Centre
will enable success in this role. We want someone who will flourish in
an interdisciplinary art and science environment, and who demonstrates
evidence of strong research potential. We are prepared to listen to you
make a case for the type of research you are interested in.
Duties and Responsibilities:

The Banff New Media Institute (BNMI) has an opening for a full time
research staff position as the Advanced Research Technology (ART) Labs
Researcher.
>
>The Banff Centre has a well established history as an international art
centre of exceptional excellence and a particularly forward looking
approach. As part of this, BMNI has been on the forefront of several
art+science collaborations in new media arts including collaborations
among visiting artists, industry, university based researchers, other
learning communities, and government. The ART labs were founded to
strengthen this direction and the position of ART Labs Researcher has
been created to provide the research lead.
>
>This position offers several incentives including:
>. Existing dedicated lab space: The lab is currently equipped with a
virtual reality passive stereo cave with 5.1 surround sound, and a
motion tracking system.
>. Secured capital infrastructure upgrade grant: the successful
applicant to this position will be involved in directing and realizing
these upgrades.
>. Related on-campus research cohort: This lab is one of a network of
three BNMI Advanced Research Technology Laboratories (A.R.T. Labs) that
support research and project work in the areas of visualization,
collaborative systems, and mobile media.
>. Existing strong university research relationships: BMNI has a growing
relationship with the University of Calgary and this and other such
relationships will be supported and encouraged.
>. Involvement with the BMNI Co-production Program: Involvement will
include opportunities to provide input into the selection process and
where appropriate to work in collaboration with these artists.
>. Banff Centre Workstudy Program: This successful internal program for
young artist researchers, offers the opportunity for the successful
applicant to apply for funding for research assistants internally.
>The ART labs research position includes responsibilities in research,
collaboration, mentoring, and administration. The research
responsibilities involve establishing and developing your own research
direction. The collaboration responsibilities include involvement with
the BMNI co-production program, often working closely with
internationally renowned artists to realise successful works. The
mentoring aspects include supervising workstudy students to further
research directions. Administration responsibilities include successful
fund raising to support and further ongoing research, and involvement
with the planning, selection and adjudication other BMNI programs as
appropriate. The BNMI has a successful research track record and there
will be support and encouragement for seeking research funding of
individual and mutual interest. Within a balanced framework of research
and administration the Art Labs Researcher is responsible for
developing ongoing research initiatives and the creation of a dynamic
and collaborative work environment.

HOW TO APPLY

Submission Method:

Submit to employer by e-mail to
Jobs@banffcentre.ca


or

Submit to employer by mail to
Martin Baender
The Banff Centre, station 19
PO Box 1020
107 Tunnel Mountain Drive
Banff AB
T1L 1H5


or

Submit to employer's website online at
www.banffcentre.ca/careers/careers/


or

Drop off in person to
Martin Baender
The Banff Centre, station 19
PO Box 1020
107 Tunnel Mountain Drive
Banff AB
T1L 1H5


Documents Requested:

- Cover Letter
- Resume (References Optional)
- Additional Documents (see Additional Instructions below)

Additional Instructions:

Deadline: The hiring committee will begin reviewing applications
commencing April 16th, 2007 and will continue to accept applications
until a suitable candidate is found.
>
>Application: send cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three letters of
recommendation, selected supporting material on CD, DVD or web links.
>
>This is a Management position and the salary is under review at this
time
>
>The Banff Centre respects, appreciates, and encourages diversity.

DATES

Posting Start Date: 2007-03-27
Application Deadline: 2007-04-16 16:30:00

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Thursday, March 15, 2007

Job: City of Lethbridge seeks CEO / Executive Director for Galt Museum and Archive

CITY OF LETHBRIDGE
POSTING # 07-33



Galt Museum and Archives
CEO / Executive Director

The Galt Museum and Archives is one of Alberta's leading community
museums, with a strong local and regional presence, an extensive
collection and strong archival holdings. In the past two years the
museum has successfully completed a major expansion and associated
fundraising drive, together with the installation of a new permanent
exhibit. The Galt is governed by a board appointed by the City of
Lethbridge.

Lethbridge is a vibrant city boasting a population in excess of 78,000
residents and diverse cultural and recreational opportunities. It is a
beautifully clean city rich with fine restaurants and shopping and has
two innovative post secondary institutions - the University of
Lethbridge and Lethbridge Community College.

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity overseeing all internal
activities and external relationships for the museum. Specific
responsibilities include developing and managing financial activities
through business planning and budgeting; maintaining and creating
opportunities for funding; nurturing and sustaining community relations;
developing and implementing a strategic vision for the museum to ensure
that it meets its mandate; developing operational policies and
procedures which bring "best practices" to the management of the
organization; providing a stimulating and interesting working
environment for staff; hiring, training and supervising employees; and
ensuring the quality of the public experience while broadening museum
offerings.

Those interested in this opportunity must have at minimum a Bachelors
Degree in a relevant discipline: Sociology, History, Commerce etc. A
minimum of five years supervisory experience in a museum, archives or
similar facility is also required. Candidates must have demonstrated
abilities in financial management, fundraising, strategic planning,
marketing, public / community relations and supervising staff and
volunteers. They should be comfortable giving public presentations and
should have a strong ability to make frequent unilateral decisions while
remaining sensitive to the needs of the Board of Directors and the
public.

The City of Lethbridge offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive,
flexible benefits package.

Further information on this opportunity can be obtained from Ron Ulrich,
current CEO / Executive Director of the Galt Museum at (403) 329-7300 or
rulrich@lethbridge.ca

If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity, please
submit a resume accompanied by three (3) work related references to
Human Resources, 6th Floor, City Hall, 910 - 4th Avenue South,
Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 0P6. Fax (403) 320-9369 or email:
humanresources@lethbridge.ca. Submissions will be accepted until April
10, 2007 at 4:30 pm. All applicants are thanked for their interest
however only those being considered will be contacted.

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Sunday, February 11, 2007

Callout: STEM Cell Film Festival

The Film & Video Arts Society – Alberta (FAVA), Metro Cinema and Latitude 53
are pleased to introduce you to the first annual STEM Cell – a new Edmonton
event celebrating non-traditional media art and co-op culture.

STEM Cell emerges on April 12th, 2007, and will stay above ground until
April 15th.

Attached is a call for submissions for the STEM Cell Film Festival – one of
the main events at STEM Cell that will celebrate the role of our co-ops and
the fantastic talent of their members. The festival is looking for short
submissions from members of media arts co-ops near and far.

For more information about the STEM Cell Film Festival, please contact FAVA
at (780) 429-1671.

For more information about STEM Cell, keep your eye on stemcelledmonton.org
or contact FAVA, Metro Cinema or Latitude 53. We can be found at:

www.fava.ca
metrocinema.org
www.latitude53.org

Please distribute widely!

Alison Turner, Executive Director
FAVA The Film & Video Arts Society - Alberta
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p: 780. 429.1671
f: 780.429.3636
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