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: PAVED Arts seeks a Gallery Assistant

Job title: Gallery Assistant
Employer: PAVED Arts
Application Deadline: noon, June 9 2008
Target start date: June 9 2008 to August 30 2008
Pay: $15 per hour
Hours/Duration: The equivalent of 12 weeks at 34 hours per week
Hours and schedules are flexible.

Job description: The Gallery Assistant will work with the Artistic Director
to provide support for the installation, logistics and promotion of
exhibitions in PAVED Arts' galleries. The Gallery Assistant will assist with
the documentation of exhibitions, the preparation of the Gallery and the
packing and shipping of artworks. The Gallery Assistant will also provide
support for the organization's collection, resource centre and library.

Qualifications:
Interest in contemporary art, photography and/or media arts
Attention to detail
Self-motivated
Experience handling works of art
Basic installation skills (painting and patching walls, etc.)
Basic photography and/or videography skills would be an asset
Familiarity with library resources in the Fine Arts would be an asset

Requirements:
Was registered as a fulltime student during the preceding academic year
Intends to return to school on a full-time basis during the next academic
year
Is a secondary or post secondary student.
Is between 15 and 30 years of age
Is a Canadian citizen.

About PAVED Arts: PAVED is a non-profit, artist-run centre for photography,
audio, video, electronic and digital art. For more information please visit
our web site at www.pavedarts.ca

Acknowledgments: This position is funded by Service Canada.

Please apply in writing with CV and cover letter.
Applications should be delivered, mailed or emailed.
Applications will be reviewed starting June 6 until the position is filled.

Contact Person:
David LaRiviere
652 5502 ext 1
artistic@pavedarts.ca

Job: Studio XX seeks a General Director

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES @ STUDIO XX

GENERAL DIRECTOR

Studio XX, Montréal’s own new media and network arts centre for
women, is looking for a General Director. Studio XX is a feminist
centre for technological exploration, creation and critique that aims
to bring together the voices and creative actions developed by women
to challenge and expand the limits of cyberspace.

The person selected for the position will be responsible for the
overall administration, management and orientation of Studio XX. The
General Director oversees the financial, human and technological
resources of the Studio and ensures that all activities and events
undertaken by the organisation reflect its feminist mandate and
commitment to women’s creative approach to new technologies. The
General Director oversees the functioning of all aspects of studio
life including: website, artistic programming, workshops,
productions, and the HTMlles festival. She is responsible for overall
relations between the Studio’s employees and board members, as well
as with the community at large.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 2 years of experience working
within Canadian artist-run centres or not-for-profit groups (or
equivalent experience). She has a passion for new technologies,
especially electronic and web-based art, and has some experience with
the new media arts scene in Canada and internationally. She has the
proven ability to write government and foundation grants and can work
responsibly within tight budgetary constraints. With a good working
knowledge of various office oriented computer programs, she is always
keen on learning new ways of working with technology. She excels in a
collaborative environment and her strengths include; leadership,
analytical skills, creativity and a strong sense of organization. She
is an able communicator, is bilingual and has excellent writing
skills in at least one of the two official languages. A degree in
Arts Adminsistration would be an asset.

This is a core staff position.
One-year renewable contract with a six (6) month probationary period.
35hr/week
Salary : $40,000 annual. including four weeks paid vacation.
Start : September 2007.
For details on the position, please consult our website :
http://www.studioxx.org/newsletter/offre _directrice.htm

Send in your resume and cover letter (including the phone number and/
or email address of two references) before August 31, 2007, to :
emploi@studioxx.org

Priority will be given to women applying for this position.
Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Call: VideoPool is seeking submissions for a touring screening

Call for Submissions:
Video Pool is now accepting curatorial proposals for a touring screening

Deadline: October 1, 2007
Video Pool is accepting proposals for a 60 - 90 minute thematic package of
single channel videos. This opportunity is open to
established, emerging or first-time curators in Winnipeg and beyond. All
thematic approaches will be considered, however, special
consideration will be given to projects that present the work of Aboriginal
and culturally diverse artists.

The purpose of the package is to unify artworks with an engaging theme and
to provide theoretical context for Video Pool's media arts
holdings. The package is intended to promote independent media artists
distributed by Video Pool, with a focus on developing
international audiences.

The curator is responsible for selecting the works to be included in the
package, writing a 2000 word contextual essay, overseeing the
design of discursive and promotional materials, the creation of summary
reports and contacting host venues for the tour of the
package. The curator may also choose to travel with the package, dependent
on funding, in order to introduce the package.
The successful curator will work with Video Pool Distribution Department,
reporting on a monthly basis, to coordinate and execute
the tour.

Pending funding approval, the curator will receive a total of $3000 for
creating the package, submitting an essay and arranging the
tour. Video Pool will also support the curator's travel as required.
Proposals will be reviewed by a jury made up of Video Pool Staff,
Board and Producers Group Members.

How to Apply:
All submissions must be received by October 1, 2007 and must include:

A statement of curatorial intent, including how the package will promote the
purchase/rental of Video Pool titles internationally
A proposed list of titles for inclusion in the program
A professional resumé or CV

Please address your submission to :
Video Pool Media Arts Centre
Re: Curated Package
300 - 100 Arthur Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada R3B 1H3

For more information, to view previous successful applications, or screen
full length works from Video Pool's vault, contact Distribution Coordinator
Gabriel Schroedter at 204-949-9134 ext 2. Short clips and descriptions of
over 1400 works are available through the online catalogue at
www.videopool.org .

Call: Dare-Dare seeks annual programming submissions

appel de dossiers / call for submission / convocatoria

extension!
le 14 septembre 2007 / September 14, 2007 / 14 de septiembre 2007

http://www.dare-dare.org



DARE-DARE

APPEL DE DOSSIERS
Dis/location: projet d’articulation urbaine 2008
date de tombée: le 14 septembre 2007

Mandat
DARE-DARE Centre de diffusion d'art multidisciplinaire de Montréal est un lieu flexible, ouvert, voué à la recherche et à l’éducation, qui soutient et valorise l’implication d’artistes aux pratiques émergentes. Le centre d'artistes autogéré manifeste un intérêt soutenu pour l’exploration et la diversification des modes de production, de présentation et de diffusion des œuvres et interventions artistiques.

Appel d'intentions pour la programmation 2008
DARE-DARE reçoit votre dossier accompagné de vos intentions de recherche. Ces intentions pourront se traduire par des projets d’intervention publique, de performance, de manœuvre, d’événement ou autre, qu’ils soient ponctuel, de durée variable ou répété dans le temps, et ce, en toute saison. Le centre recherche des pratiques qui s'insèrent directement dans la trame physique et sociale de la ville, des projets interdisciplinaires qui impliquent une interaction avec le public et qui s’inscrivent dans les espaces publics, les zones résidentielles, commerciales, industrielles.

Une première sélection se fera à partir du dossier et des pistes de recherche. DARE-DARE invitera certains artistes à formuler un projet plus précis pour une sélection finale à l'automne.

Votre dossier devrait comprendre:
• un texte décrivant votre intention de recherche (max 200 mots),
• un curriculum vitæ,
• dix diapositives ou images numériques (max 1 Mo) avec description,
• une bande audio/vidéo, VHS/DVD (NTSC), disque compact (max 5 min),
• tout document permettant un meilleur aperçu de votre travail.

Le centre n’accepte pas de dossiers par courriel. Vous pouvez joindre une enveloppe pré-affranchie pour le retour des documents (le centre se départira des dossiers non-réclamés). Le centre paie les droits correspondant aux normes recommandées par SODART/CARFAC.


DARE-DARE Centre de diffusion d’art multidisciplinaire de Montréal
Casier postal 130 Succursale R Montréal Québec H2S 3K6 Canada
t: +1.514.878.1088 daredar@cooptel.qc.ca
Renseignements: www.dare-dare.org


DARE-DARE est situé à Montréal dans un parc sans nom à la lisière des arrondissements Le Plateau-Mont-Royal et Rosemont—La-Petite-Patrie. Son bureau se trouve dans un abri mobile au coin des rues Clark et Arcade.




DARE-DARE

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Dis/location: projet d’articulation urbaine 2008
deadline: September 14, 2007

Mandate
DARE-DARE Centre de diffusion d’art multidisciplinaire de Montréal offers flexibility and openness and is devoted to research, experimentation, risk and critical inquiry. The artist-run centre supports research, values emerging practices and demonstrates a sustained interest in exploring a diversity in modes and contexts of presentation.

Call for intentions - programming 2008
DARE-DARE receives your submission accompanied by your research interests. These interests will translate into proposals of all kinds including/not limited to public intervention, performance, manœuvre, event. The projects may be of specific or of variable duration, or they may be repeated in time, during any season of the year. The centre seeks interdisciplinary projects that will engage the social and physical realms of the city, its public spaces, its commercial, industrial and residential areas.

A first selection will be based upon the artist's dossiers and research intentions. DARE-DARE will invite these artists to further detail and elaborate their projects in view of a final selection.


Your submission should include:
• a brief statement describing your project intention,
• a curriculum vitæ,
• a maximum of ten numbered slides or digital images (max 5 Mg) with a descriptive list,
• audio/video tape, VHS/DVD (NTSC) or Quicktime (max 5 min.),
Enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope for the return of your documentation if desired (DARE-DARE does not keep unclaimed dossiers). The centre does not accept submissions by email. The centre pays SODART/CARFAC rates.


DARE-DARE Centre de diffusion d’art multidisciplinaire de Montréal
Casier postal 130 Succursale R Montréal Québec H2S 3K6 Canada
t: +1.514.878.1088 daredar@cooptel.qc.ca
Info: www.dare-dare.org

DARE-DARE is situated in a park with no name in Montréal. The public park is on the limits of Le Plateau-Mont-Royal and Rosemont—La-Petite-Patrie burroughs.




DARE-DARE

CONVOCATORIA
Dislocación: proyecto de articulación urbana 2008
Fecha límite : 14 de septiembre 2007

Mandato
DARE-DARE Centre de diffusion d'art multidisciplinaire de Montréal apoya y valoriza la implicación de artistas con trayectorias emergentes. DARE-DARE tiene un gran interés hacia la exploración y la variedad de modos de presentación y divulgación de obras e intervenciones artísticas que ocupen el espacio urbano o cualquier otro contexto de presentación.

Intencion de artista Dislocación: proyecto de articulación urbana 2008
DARE-DARE acepta su portafolio acompañado de su intención de proyecto. Esta intención pueden ser un proyecto de intervención en espacio público, de performancia, eventos u otros, sean estos de carácter puntual, de duración variable o repetida. El centro busca divulgar prácticas que se inserten directamente en la trama física y social de la ciudad, proyectos interdiciplinarios que impliquen una interacción con el público y que se inscriban en barrios, espacios públicos, zonas comerciales y residenciales, etc. DARE-DARE ocupa por el momento, un refugio móbil y opera sin espacio de galería. El comité de programación escogerá un cierto número de artistas los cuales serán invitados durante el otoño a proponer un proyecto más preciso. Así, una primera selección se hará a partir de los portafolios y de las intenciones de los artistas.

Su portafolio deberá incluír:
· Un texto que describa su intención y proyecto (max. 200 palabras)
· Una hoja de vida
· Diez diapositivas o diez imágenes en disco compacto (max 1 mg) numerizadas y acompañadas de una descripción
· Un cassette audio/video, VHS, DVD (NTSC) o disco compacto Quicktime (max 5 min)
· Todo otro documento pertinente que permita una mejor comprensión de su trabajo

El centro no acepta portafolios por correo electrónico ni vía fax. Usted puede adjuntar un sobre prepagado que cubra los costos de reenvío de sus documentos (el centro no se hará cargo de los portafolios no reclamados). El centro paga los derechos y honorarios establecidos según la SODART/CARFAC.

DARE-DARE
Centre de diffusion d'art multidisciplinaire de Montréal
Casier postal 130 Succursale R
Montréal Québec H2S 3K6 Canada
t: +1.514.878.1088 daredar@cooptel.qc.ca
Información: www.dare-dare.org


DARE-DARE
localización
Parque sin nombre, Montréal

Job: Two archiving jobs available at Studio XX

2 OFFRES D'EMPLOI @ STUDIO XX
2 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES @ STUDIO XX

[english follows]

2 OFFRES D'EMPLOI @ STUDIO XX

Le Studio XX recherche une technicienne en enregistrement audio et vidéo et une commis à la saisie de données pour Matricules, un projet proposant un registre imagé et documentaire de l'histoire du Studio XX, centre d'artiste féministe engagé dans l'exploration, la création et la critique en art technologique.

À ce jour, le catalogage et le prototype du site Web de la base de données sont achevés et nous complétons maintenant la numérisation des archives, la réalisation du site Web et la production du DVD promotionnel. Cette étape du projet rendra accessibles au public et aux artistes les documents d'archives relatant les activités du Studio XX depuis les dix dernières années et permettra de mettre en place une plate-forme pour la documentation et l'archivage des activités futures du Studio XX.


Description du poste :: Technicienne en enregistrement audio et vidéo

La personne qui occupe ce poste est responsable de la numérisation et la préparation des documents pour le site Web du Studio XX dans le cadre du projet Matricules. La personne idéale est à l'aise dans la manipulation des équipements audiovisuels et informatiques. Le matériel à numériser et/ou à préparer se trouve sur différents supports : cassettes audio, DAT, minidisques, cassettes VHS, cassettes Hi8, cassettes MiniDV, CD, DVD, photos numériques, documents imprimés, fichiers mp3. Chacun des documents doit être catalogué selon un protocole établi durant les précédentes phase du projet. La préparation peut inclure une part de montage vidéo.

Le contrat est d'une durée de 15 semaines à 35 heures par semaine et au taux horaire de 15$ de l'heure. L'horaire de travail peut être discuté. Les tâches affectées à cet emploi doivent être achevées en février 2008.


Description du poste :: Commis à la saisie de données

La personne qui occupe ce poste est responsable d'entrer les documents numérisés et catalogués dans la base de données. Le travail peut inclure le catalogage de documents selon un protocole établi lors des précédentes phases du projet Matricules.

Le contrat est d'une durée de 30 semaines à 15 heures par semaine et au taux horaire de 15$ de l'heure. L'horaire de travail peut être discuté. Les tâches affectées à cet emploi doivent être achevées en février 2008.


Date de réception des dossiers : 15 août 2007
Entrée en poste : 27 août 2007
Envoyez lettre et CV à : webmestre@studioxx.org


2 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES @ STUDIO XX

The Studio is looking for a technician in audio and video recording, as well as a Data Entry Clerks for Matricules, an archive project on the history of Studio XX a feminist art centre for technological exploration, creation, and critique.

To date, the catalogue and Web site database prototype are complete and we are now preparing to finish digitizing the archives, produce the website and a promotional DVD. This final stage of the project will allow public access to the activities of Studio XX over the past 10 years as well as create a platform for continued archiving of the Studio's future activities.


Job Description :: Audio and Video Technician

This person is responsible for the digitization and preparation of documents for the Matricule project on the Studio's website. The ideal candidate has experience using a variety of audiovisual equipment and has related computer expertise. The material/document that will be digitized/prepared is in different formats: audio cassettes, DAT, minidisk recordings, VHS, Hi8, MiniDV, CD, DVD, digital photos, print documents, mp3 files. Each document must be logged and catalogued based on the protocols established in the first phase of the project. The preparation of material may include some video editing.

The contract will last 15 weeks at 35 hours a week. The pay is $15/hour. The tasks of this contract must be finished by February 2008.

Job Description :: Data Entry Clerks

The person with this job is responsible for entering the digitized and catalogued documents and materials into the database based on a protocol established in the first phase of the Marticules project.

The contract is for 30 weeks at 15 hours a week. The pay is $15/hour. The contract must be completed by February 2008.


Deadline for applications : August 15, 2007
Job Starts : August 27, 2007
Send in your letter and CV to : webmestre@studioxx.org



Nous reconnaissons le soutien financier du ministère du Patrimoine canadien par l'entremise de la stratégie de Culture canadienne en ligne.


STUDIO XX
Centre d'artiste féministe engagé dans l'exploration, la création et la critique en art technologique.
Feminist art centre for technological exploration, creation, and critique.

4001 Rue Berri, espace 201 . Montréal . Québec . H2L 4H2
tél: 514-845-7934 . fax: 514.845.4941 . www.studioxx.org . info@studioxx.org

Job: Studio XX seeks a new Communications Director for the HTMlles Festival

OFFRE D'EMPLOI :: JOB OFFER

[English follows]
OFFRE D'EMPLOI: Directrice des communications [12 juillet]

Date de réception des dossiers : 12 juillet 2007
Le contrat commence dès maintenant
Envoyez lettre et CV à : pduquette@htmlles.net

La directrice des communications représente le festival et ses artistes auprès de la communauté élargie du Studio xx et du public général.

Ses tâches incluent la création de stratégies à des fins de collaboration et de développement de public, la rédaction de textes promotionnels et d'articles informatifs pour des revues spécialisées et journaux. La directrice des communications est la figure publique du festival, elle doit être en mesure d'articuler et de transmettre le mandat, la vision et le contenu de la programmation du festival. Cette position requiert aussi une relation professionnelle de collaboration avec les membres de l'équipe du Studio xx. La candidate idéale démontre de la facilité à communiquer avec et en public, elle connaît et crée des réseaux dans le milieu des arts médiatiques, elle possède un esprit critique et concis, elle peut écrire en français et en anglais.

La directrice des communications sera en mesure de :
# Travailler seule, mais aussi en collaboration avec l'équipe des HTMlles et l'équipe du Studio xx.
# Fournir les images et les textes pertinents au graphiste de façon à mieux représenter les artistes et les événements sur le site web, dans le catalogue et le matériel promotionnel.
# Organiser les stratégies de distribution du matériel promotionnel.
# De créer et de distribuer le bulletin d'information qui circulera parmi les membres et contribuera à l'élaboration d'un calendrier commun.
# Écrire, soumettre et faire circuler des articles, résumés et textes critiques concernant la programmation du festival HTMlles.
# Travailler en collaboration avec la relationniste de presse afin de diffuser les informations appropriées aux médias.
# Préparer et gérer les conférences, les panels de discussions et autres salons pendant le festival.
# Agir en tant qu'hôtesse et de maître de cérémonie pendant les événements de la 8ième édition du festival.
# Établir de nouvelles collaborations tout en revitalisant les relations déjà existantes entre les HTMlles et les communautés touchées par les activités du Studio xx.
# Développer des stratégies afin de susciter une meilleure participation et plus grande visibilité des HTMlles auprès de la communauté élargie des arts.
# Représenter les artistes auprès du public général par le biais de la presse locale.
# Tenir à jour les comptes de dépenses associés à cette fonction.
# Produire, à la fin du contrat, un bilan détaillé des activités relatives à cette fonction.

Le contrat d'une moyenne de 24 heures semaines commence dès maintenant et se termine le 25 novembre 2007 pour un montant de 8,250.$

Le Studioxx recevra les propositions de candidatures jusqu'au 12 juillet

Pour informations sur les HTMlles - www.htmlles.net et sur l'organisme producteur de l'événement - www.studioxx.org




JOB OFFER: Communications Director [12 July]

Application Deadline : July 12th 2007
Position Start Date: Immediate
Send in your c.v. and cover letter to : pduquette@htmlles.net

The Communications Director is responsible for representing the festival and the artists it presents in the broader community and to the general public. Duties include providing opportunities for collaboration and outreach, invigorating community participation and presence, generating promotional texts and informative articles for publication. As a public figure, the Communications Director is responsible for articulating the mandate, vision, and content of the festival programming. The position also requires a collaborative, professional, and timely relationship with festival and StudioXX team members. The ideal candidate for this position exhibits comfort and experience with public speaking, networking in the arts, and excellent critical as well as descriptive writing skills in both French and English.

The Communications Director will:
# Work well independently but also cooperatively with the HTMlles team members and sustain open communications with StudioXX staff.
# Provide appropriate text and images for festival designer, in order to best represent the artists and events on the website, in the festival catalogue, and in promotional materials.
# Responsible for strategy for distribution of promotional materials.
# Create and distribute informational bulletins that circulate to members and contributeto community calendars.
# Create and submit / circulate critical articles, previews, and reviews pertaining to HTMlles Festival programming.
# Work cooperatively with Press Relations manager to distribute appropriate information.
# Design and manage conferences, panel discussions and salons during festival.
# Act as the Host and Master of Ceremonies at #8 Festival events.
# Establish new relationships and collaborations, and sustain existing relationships, between HTMlles and the broader arts community.
# Sustain and create greater participation and visibility of HTMlles in the broader arts community.
# Create and impliment public outreach strategies pertaining to festival visibility.
# Where necessary, represent artists to the general public through the local press.
# Endeavor and upkeep general administative duties associated with this position.
# Create and submit a detailed final report at conclusion of contract.

Contract Term to begin immediately and end November 25, 2007.
Approximately 24 hours a week. Total Contract Fee : 8,250$

For information on the Htmlles festival - www.htmlles.net and on the organization which produces this event - www.studioxx.org


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Jobs: Video Pool seeks two new staff members

Position Available: Membership Coordinator/Administrative Assistant
Video Pool is an artist-run centre and as such is committed to employing
artists in a
variety of positions throughout the organization. Video Pool aims to
represent and
reflect the diversity of its community in its staff. Applicants from
underrepresented
communities are encouraged to self-identify.
POSTING DATE: June 18, 2007
CLOSING DATE: July 9, 2007
START DATE: August 2007
LOCATION: Video Pool Media Arts Centre, Winnipeg
This is a part-time position at 15 hours (10 hours accounting, 5 hours
administration)
per week.
Video Pool’s starting wage is $15/hour.
PURPOSE:
To maintain communication with members regarding their accounts, membership
status
and Video Pool news, procedures and events.
CONTEXT:
The Membership Coordinator is responsible for maintaining contact with Video
Pool’s
members regarding their membership status, accounts and Video Pool news,
events
and meetings and working with all of Video Pool’s departments to communicate
with
the members. The Membership Coordinator is also responsible for conveying
information about Video Pool’s policies, procedures and services to new and
returning members.

____________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________

Position Available: Programming Coordinator
Video Pool is an artist-run centre and as such is committed to employing
artists in a
variety of positions throughout the organization. Video Pool aims to
represent and
reflect the diversity of its community in its staff. Applicants from
traditionally
underrepresented communities are encouraged to self-identify.
POSTING DATE: June 18, 2007
CLOSING DATE: July 9, 2007
START DATE: August 2007
LOCATION: Video Pool Media Arts Centre, Winnipeg
This is a part-time contract position at 20 hours per week.
Video Pool’s starting wage is $15/hour.
PURPOSE:
To coordinate a minimum of six public programming events per year that
reflect a
diversity of media arts practices and artists across Canada.
CONTEXT:
Working in collaboration with the Programming Committee and Director, the
Programming Coordinator will seek out exciting and diverse media artworks
for
presentation as a cohesive programming season. The Programming Coordinator’s
expertise, experience and knowledge of contemporary Canadian media arts will
assist Video Pool in presenting diverse and provocative examples of media
arts
practice that will generate dialogue and stimulate the practice of local
artists.

Call: Mentorship Opportunity at Urban Shaman

Unique opportunity available at Urban Shaman: Contemporary Aboriginal Art


Urban Shaman: Contemporary Aboriginal Art (located in Winnipeg, MB) is
looking for an early?to mid career arts professional to mentor as Assistant
Director with the organization, leading
(after a year) to the full time, permanent position of Executive
Director.??The intent of this program is to provide experience and training
in cultural sector management?through an intensive hands-on mentorship for
an Assistant Director at Urban Shaman, thereby?facilitating long term
stability and growth for the organization and professional development
for?the participant (Assistant Director).??The Assistant Director will work
closely with the current Gallery Director in all facets of
gallery?administration, programming and governance.? This is not an entry
level position.? This is an?advanced mentorship intended for an Aboriginal
early career professional with a demonstrated?knowledge of Aboriginal
artistic practice and a strong desire to be an arts manager in a not
for?profit setting.??


Urban Shaman Gallery is an Aboriginal artist run centre dedicated to meeting
the needs of?artists by providing a vehicle for artistic expression in all
disciplines and at all levels by taking a?leadership role in the cultivation
of Indigenous art.?Urban Shaman is dedicated to the Aboriginal arts
community and communities at large.? Its?mandate is the promotion,
dissemination and expansion of discourse relating to contemporary?Aboriginal
art on a local, national and international level.??Urban Shaman holds an
important position as one of only three Aboriginal artist run centres in?the
country and a key voice in the discourse of contemporary Aboriginal art
regionally,?nationally and internationally. From its in-house and-off site
programming (12 exhibitions in?2006/07), to its cyber presence
(urbanshaman.org, stormspirits.ca, conundrum.ca), and its community based
initiatives, Urban Shaman seeks to represent the wide diversity of
Aboriginal art in all its?forms and manifestations. Its priorities
constitute programming artists whose work hinges on?experimentation in form
and content. This includes artists at all levels of professional practice?in
all mediums, whose work shows a high degree of professionalism, aesthetic
maturity and?rigour.


Info:? (204) 942 2674 - inquiries@urbanshaman.org - www.urbanshaman.org
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Call: Cube Gallery seeks 2007 submissions

Submission call out for Cube Gallery Fall 2007

The following group shows will make up the fall season at the Cube
Gallery in Ottawa. Shows will feature 2 - 7 wall-based artists and 1 -
2 sculptural artists for each show (any genre: representational or non,
figurative or photo-based). The wall based artists will have aprox.
30X12 ft. spaces to work with. The floor space for sculpture is aprox.
1600 sq ft. See the
floor plan at the link:
http://cubegallery.ca/Main%20Pages/submissions.html

Proposals for inclusion will preferably be in the form of links to html
sites. However, small .jpgs, CD's and slides will also be considered.
You are welcome to submit for more than one show. The dates are draft
only, they may be changed.

cube gallery, 7 Hamilton N. Ottawa, K1Y 1B4, 613 728 1750,
www.cubegallery.ca , info@donmonet.ca

The Deadline for submissions is Saturday June 2, 2007

Job: MacLaren Art Centre seeks and Educator

MacLaren Art Centre
Position: Educator

The MacLaren Art Centre seeks an innovative Educator with passion and a deep
commitment to encouraging formal and informal learning through the visual
arts.

The cultural focus of one of North America's fastest-growing cities,
MacLaren Art Centre is a creative, community-centred public Art Gallery
housed in an award-winning facility within view of Lake Simcoe in Barrie,
Ontario. The emphasis of our collection of 26,000 works includes Canadian
and international paintings, contemporary and historical sculpture and 20th
Century photography.

You are a leader who wants to build on MacLaren Art Centre's well
established art education programmes in the community and the gallery. You
want to engage the community, enhance existing relationships and build new
ones. You enjoy working with enthusiastic staff, energetic volunteers and an
experienced Board. You will strive to incorporate professional practice,
public education and community engagement into all MacLaren Art Centre's
education programming. You are a skilled communicator who will contribute to
the public image of the gallery and advocate for the visual arts. You
embrace the chance to engage with children and families, educators and
artists, the community, museum professionals and the media.

You have a record of achievement that includes designing and leading
education programmes, writing, and developing successful collaborative
relationships, all of which demonstrate a willingness and ability to think
differently. Your qualifications include a relevant degree and senior arts
education experience.

Deadline for receipt of applications is March 20, 2007.

For a detailed opportunity profile and application requirements, please see
the MacLaren Art Centre website at:
www.maclarenart.com

Educator Search Committee
MacLarenArtCentre
37 Mulcaster Street
Barrie, Ontario
L4M 3M2
(705) 721-9696

Job: VACO hiring Visual Art Instructors

CALL FOR INSTRUCTORS

Spring/Summer 2007 and Fall 2007/Winter 2008

Visual Arts Centre, Orleans (VACO) is currently seeking art
instructors. VACO has a nine year history of offering visual art
classes to the east-end community. Currently we are looking to engage
the greater segment of the community and enhance the creative
experience in the city. VACO is looking for course ideas that will
entice the absolute beginner as well as the advanced student. This is
a great opportunity as we are developing programming for VACO to take
its place in the new Art Centre facilities planned for the heart of
Orleans.

Looking for instructors with previous teaching experience.
Bilingualism an asset.

Specialities we are currently seeking

* Adult Drawing various skill levels
* Adult Painting various skill levels including all painting media
* Monoprinting
* Silkscreening
* Instructors with early childhood development and visual arts for
our classes called ‘Toddler and Me’
* Art for the those with no previous experience (looking for those
instructors that can provide a supportive and nurturing environment)
* Bookbinding
* Theme-based workshops
* Courses that tap into ideas about developing creativity
* Art and wellness

Looking for a more flexible schedule? VACO is also looking for
instructors who can offer 1 day or 2 day workshops.

Please send your CV and descriptions of proposed courses to:

Visual Art Centre, Orleans
1490 Youville Drive
Orleans, ON K1C 2X8

Deadline: March 12, 2007

Visual Arts Centre, Orleans
1490 Youville Drive
Orleans, ON K1C 2X8
613- 830-5420
vaco@magma.ca
www.magma.ca/~vaco

Call: Struts Gallery and Faucet Media Arts Centre seeks Mail Art

Subject: Sackville: Call for Submissions

call for submissions:
let the border, if any, be simple

Struts Gallery & Faucet Media Arts Center will host a 10th annual Mail
Art
exhibition: let the border, if any, be simple in conjunction with
their 25th anniversary

The exhibition will take place between March 30th to April
28th.

All works submitted during that time will be exhibited.

The only restrictions are those placed on or by our postal system.

Our address is
Struts Gallery & Faucet Media Arts Centre
7 Lorne Street
Sackville, New Brunswick E4L 3Z6

The exhibition will be organized by Lianne Zannier
For further information do not hesitate to contact us at the above
address or at lianne@strutsgallery.ca