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

Call: 2008 Fellowship Award at the Kala Art Institute

2008 Fellowship Award at the Kala Art Institute

www.kala.org/fellow/fellow_ap.html (map)

2008 Fellowship Award at the Kala Art Institute
17-03-08 12:55
Age: 18 days


Where: Berkeley, California, USA
When: 2008
Deadline: May 2nd, 2008

Kala's 2008 Fellowship Award competition
www.kala.org/fellow/fellow_ap.html

Eight artists will each receive a Fellowship consisting of:
- a $3,000 cash award
- up to six consecutive months of studio residency at Kala Art Institute
- 24/7 access to Kala?s studio
- exhibition of artwork created during the residency in a group show at the Kala Gallery

Artists producing innovative work in book arts, electronic/digital
media (video, sound, animation, etc.), installation art, photography
and printmaking are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be judged on conceptual creativity, originality and artistic excellence as well as technical knowledge. The Fellowship Competition is juried by a panel including Kala?s Executive Director, Artistic Director, Program Manager and an outside Bay Area arts professional. The Fellowship does not include housing.

Call: Interaccess seeks Recent Grads for a Group Show

Bend Over and Submit to InterAccess!
An Open Call for Recent Graduates!
Deadline: Friday April 25th, 2008.

Let us tie you up in an exhibition this summer. Submissions are now being accepted for the 8th annual Emerging Artists Exhibition. Since 2001, InterAccess has mounted an annual Emerging Artists Exhibition showcasing new media works by post-secondary students and/or recent graduates.

This initiative aims to provide students and recent graduates with professional experience and exposure.

We are looking for submissions of electronic, interactive and new media work, including works related to artistic genres such as sculpture, installation, video and performance. Preference may be given to submissions exploring the relationship and/or interaction between human intimacy and technology, although due to the fluidity of an open call the theme is responsive and the curator develops an exhibition related to the submissions received.

For more info, please go to: http://interaccess.org/about/calls.php

Call: Electrofringe 2008 Festival in Australia seeks media artists and workshop leaders

Electrofringe 2008

Sat May 31, 2008
(Timezone: Eastern Time - Montreal)
www.electrofringe.net (map)
Calendar: Audio Calls

Electrofringe 2008 is now calling for proposals for this year’s festival from artists, media makers, curators, researchers, playful experimenters, enthusiasts, writers and producers.

Electrofringe is a five day festival of electronic arts and culture occurring as part of This Is Not Art in Newcastle Australia. Electrofringe is dedicated to furthering the creative use of technology and electronic art forms with focus upon skills exchange and development. In 2008 Electrofringe is also including a residency program in Newcastle during the lead up the the festival to allow for the creation of site specific work.

Electrofringe is seeking proposals in the following program areas:

Artist and Project Presentations, Panels, Workshops, Site Specific Residencies, Special Events, Electro-Online (web based art) and Electro-Screen (single channel video based works).

WORKSHOP, PRESENTATION, PANEL AND RESIDENCY PROPOSALS ARE DUE BY THE 31ST OF MARCH 2008
(please note that Electrofringe cannot assist with travel costs to the festival. If you are interested in presenting at the festival and you live outside of Australia we can assist with letters of support for funding grants)

ELECTRO-ONLINE AND ELECTRO-PROJECTIONS SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE BY THE 31ST OF MAY 2008

Visit the Electrofringe website for details: www.electrofringe.net

Melissa Delaney / Elmar Trefz / Alex White
Directors
Electrofringe
www.electrofringe.net

Festival Dates: 2 October – 6 October 2008

Electrofringe is assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts advisory body.

Call: Euroepean Sound Delta seeks audio art submissions

Sound Art - Call for projects & residencies - summer 2008
--> Deadline 15th of March 2008

EUROPEAN SOUND DELTA is a mobile project on the Danube & Rhine Rivers
focusing on radio-art using sounds of European cities. Two teams will be
travelling on both rivers this summer, recording sounds, producing live
performances and radio broadcasts with local sound-artists. A final
exhibition is scheduled in Strasbourg-F by the end of September 2008 as
part of http://www.ososphere.org International sound artists are invited
to apply with a project meant to be created on one of the trans-European
floating labs.
>> keywords : radio, sound art, media art, field recordings

Main Objectives:
--> To give young people the experience of a professional mobile project
--> A documentary artistic research on cultural identities of
European cities
--> Built a new european network in the field of sound art
--> Experiment ICT via innovative artistic practices

Participating countries:
--> Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Germany, Hungary,
Netherlands, Romania, Serbia & Slovakia

Associated curators:
Valérie Vivancos (www.vibrofiles.com) and Joachim Montessuis
(www.autopoiese.org)

Participating artists & residents (list not closed) :
Aymeric De Tapol, Tonic Train, Dinahbird, Jopo Stereo, SIC: Hori Cosmin
Samoïl, Ewen Chardronnet, Alejandra Perez Nunez, Julien Ottavi, Chris
Watson, Vincent Epplay, Alejandra & Aeron, Robert Hampson, Kassel
Jaeger, AGF, Jörg Piringer, Yannick Dauby, Christian Zanesi, Phil
Niblock, Charlemagne Palestine, Jean-Philippe Roux, Gaël Segalen, Philip
Griffiths, Joachim Montessuis

Full project Description & Application Form : www.sound-delta.eu

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Thanks for all
Don't hesitate to contact us for any question.

Sincerely

Collectif MU
contact@sound-delta.eu

Call: Centro Cultural Montehermoso Kulturunea Art and Research Grants Available

CENTRO CULTURAL MONTEHERMOSO KULTURUNEA
ART AND RESEARCH Grants 2008

call for entries
http://www.montehermoso.net/index.php?/arte

Montehermoso 08
The Centro Cultural Montehermoso Kulturunea presents the eighth edition of the grants Support for Creation and Research in Contemporary Art and Thought. This initiative, promoted by Vitoria-Gasteiz Town Council, aims to facilitate the production of the selected projects, as well as their exhibition. In order to make this possible, the grants offered are aimed at Artistic Creation, Curatorship and Research. Authors of any nationality, regardless of age, can present their projects individually or collectively.

Artistic Creation
Awarding of 8 grants for unpublished art projects which are in the production phase or which must be produced during the extension of the grant. The Grant includes an exhibition in the space of the Montehermoso Cultural Centre, within the 2009 programme.

Curatorship
Awarding of 1 grant for a unpublished curatorial project including the participation of at least four contemporary creators. The proposal must be under production or must be produced during the extension of the grant.

Research
Awarding of 3 grants for research projects related to Contemporary Art and Thought. Within this section, at least one of the grants will be aimed at projects related to the development of a Historiography of Feminist Art in Spain.

Film Script
Awarding of 1 grant for a film script project. The proposal must be under production or must be produced during the extension of the grant.

Call: Interaccess seeks a Curatorial Intern

InterAccess is currently accepting applications for the position. The deadline is Friday January 25th, so get on it! Here are the details:

Call for applications: Curatorial Internship at InterAccess, Toronto
Deadline: Friday, January 25

InterAccess is seeking an organized and motivated student or recent graduate for our annual Curatorial Internship.

InterAccess is dedicated to expanding the cultural space of technology. We fulfill our mandate through our internationally renown exhibition programmes, media production studio and innovative educational activities. A unique centre in the country, InterAccess has been at the forefront of electronic and new media arts in Canada since 1983. For more information about InterAccess visit www.interaccess.org

Nature and Scope of Position

Reporting to the Director and supervised by the Assistant Curator/Education Coordinator, the Curatorial Intern is given the opportunity to learn about all aspects of programming within an artist-run, media arts centre environment. This unpaid internship is ideally 7-14 hours per week from February through April, and approximately 7-10 hours per week from May through August, and is slated to begin February 2008.

This Curatorial Internship programme began in 2001 and is an ideal placement for an undergraduate student in his or her final year of study. Past Curatorial Interns at InterAccess have gone on to work in such institutions as the Doris McCarthy Gallery at the University of Toronto, Xpace Gallery in Toronto, Space Media Arts in London UK, and Transmediale in Berlin, Germany.

The primary responsibility of the Curatorial Intern is the development of the annual Emerging Artist exhibition. The intern will develop a coherent and relevant theme for the exhibition, select approximately five works from graduating new media students within Southern Ontario and Canada, assist in drafting an exhibition budget, develop promotional strategies, write a curatorial statement and manage the installation of the exhibition in July 2008. The 2006 Emerging Artist Exhibition, Press Play, received a rave review in the Toronto Star, and the 2007 exhibition, 2 Steps Back, received a glowing review in the Globe and Mail. This opportunity provides wide exposure for both the curator and the artists.

The Curatorial Intern also assists with other duties at InterAccess. He or she is an invited participant on the InterAccess Programme Advisory Council (PAC). Additional duties may include organizing submissions for review, assisting with distribution of listings and other communications duties, assisting with installation and event set-up, researching materials for upcoming exhibitions and events, general office assistance and gallery sitting.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be in his or her final year of study in a related programme at a post-secondary institution in the GTA (or within commuting distance). Recent graduates will also be considered.

He or she will possess:

* Strong knowledge of contemporary media and visual art practices, especially within Canada.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Excellent computer skills (Mac environment).
* Superior organizational skills.
* The ability to deal with diverse public audiences; must be friendly and tactful.
* The ability to work in a self-directed manner as well as in a team environment.

This unpaid internship offers a small curatorial honorarium upon successful completion. This internship may be used for course credit, if applicable to the intern’s programme of study.

How to apply

Submissions must include:

* Your CV.
* A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) detailing your experiences and interest in media arts.
* A short statement of a possible theme to be explored for the Emerging Artist exhibition (250 words).
* Names and contact information for two referees, preferably one academic and one professional.

Please send submissions to:
Dana Samuel, Director
InterAccess Electronic Media Arts Centre
9 Ossington Avenue
Toronto, Ontario Canada
M6J 2Y8
dana[dot]samuel[at]interaccess[dot]org

InterAccess does not accept email proposals. Please send your application via post. Thanks!

We thank all applicants for their time and interest in InterAccess, however please understand that our application process is highly competitive. Only those selected for an interview 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 .

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: VIVO Media Centre seeks an Events and Exhibitions Coordinator

Events + Exhibitions Coordinator


VIVO Media Centre (Satellite Video Exchange Society) seeks a self directed,
motivated individual for the position of Events + Exhibition Coordinator.
The Events + Exhibition Coordinator will be primarily responsible for
developing and delivering public programming in the media arts, primarily
video and new media. In addition to producing and curating screenings,
exhibitions, installations, lectures, talks, artist-in-residence
opportunities and special events, the Events + Exhibitions Coordinator also
works together with the Technical + Production Coordinator and Education
Coordinator to plan and coordinate workshops and other educational
opportunities. The Events + Exhibitions Coordinator will participate as a
member of the VIVO operations structure, which functions as a team with
respect to creative and administrative decision-making.


VIVO Media Arts Centre (www.vivomediaarts.com) is a Vancouver-based,
charitable, non profit, artist-run, media arts centre dedicated to providing
access and support for independent media artists and community-based
producers. We focus on the areas of creation, production, training,
education, professional development, distribution and exhibition. We also
provide creative and educational opportunities for artists working in video
and new media, independent, alternative producers, educators, scholars,
critics, curators, community groups/activists and members of the public
interested in the media arts and related contemporary cultural and social
issues.


Responsibilities Include:
Coordinating the Events + Exhibition Committee
Working with the Advisory Committee, other Department staff and other VIVO
departments to establish, implement and maintain appropriate policy, goals,
objectives and contracts
Developing and delivering an annual schedule of events and exhibitions in
the media arts, which involve the research, curation, planning and
coordination of screenings, exhibitions, installations, lectures, talks,
workshops and special events and projects. This also includes related
long-term planning and policy formation
Supporting the coordination of Signal & Noise, our annual Festival of Video
and Sound
The development and maintenance of appropriate and related partnerships and
collaborations in the arts, educational and other social and cultural
community-based groups, for annual, on-going and special projects
Related resource development, budget planning and financial management
including the preparation of budgets, effective financial management, grant
proposal development, writing, and reporting
The development and writing of related promotional and critical material,
calendars, newsletters, catalogues and guides in collaboration with other
VIVO departments
The completion of VIVO’s new branding strategy
Assessment and evaluation of programs and services including related
research
Graphic design and internet skills are an asset


Qualifications:
College or university training in the visual and / or media arts
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
An established knowledge of the media and visual arts and related critical,
social and cultural issues
Proven curatorial or programming experience
Experience working with a non-profit organization, artist-run centre,
gallery, museum or media arts organization
Familiarity with national and international artist-run centres and other,
related organizations and publications
Strong financial and administrative skills
Experience in resource development: writing grants, proposals, critical
texts and promotional materials
Knowledge of basic computer skills and software (MS Word and Excel,
Filemaker Pro, PageMaker)
Ability to work cooperatively and effectively in a not-for-profit,
artist-run environment with a diverse constituent base


The position requires 28 hours a week and requires flexibility for events
taking place in the evenings and weekends. Additional benefits include
access to VIVO workshops, equipment and post-production facilities.


Interested candidates should send their resume and a cover letter to
Katherine Lee, Development Coordinator, VIVO Media Arts Centre, 1965 Main
St. Vancouver, BC, V5T 3C1 or email admin@vivomediaarts.com


The VIVO Media Arts Centre is an equal opportunity employer.


DEADLINE: Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Info: admin@vivomediaarts.com

Call: Vtape seeks curators for "Curatorial Incubator" Project

Vtape's award-winning project The Curatorial Incubator returns!


This year, The Curatorial Incubator, v.5 - VIDEO ANIMATION "What's Up Doc?"
will be a search for animated gems. Artists use animation techniques to
critique the media, to conjure up the spirits, to play with history and look
into the future. Participants in What's Up Doc? hone their curatorial skills
in the media arts through workshops, independent research and writing,
culminating in a public presentation of their selected titles, accompanied
by a fully illustrated publication.


Research phase (July-August) includes: workshops conducted by established
curators, artists and arts professionals specializing in media arts and an
interest in animation,
free access to the vast research facilities on site at Vtape, with over 3500
tapes by 800+ artists and over 2000 articles on video art, and support for
external research in locating previews and screening copies of works.


Presentation phase (Sept 29 - Nov 3, 2007) includes: an exhibition of all
the curated programmes with an introduction by the curator, and a fully
illustrated catalogue of all the programmes with curatorial essays.


Proposals must include: an up-to-date c.v.; a statement of intention (1 page
in total) that outlines your interest in video animation and why you want to
be part of The Curatorial Incubator, v.5 - What's Up Doc? video and
animation; examples of critical writing you have done (published or
non-published); examples of any curatorial or organizational work you have
done.


Please indicate your availability for workshops July 28-29 and/or August
11-12, 2007). NOTE: If you are from outside of Toronto, please indicate how
you would cover the costs of your travel to the workshops (to be held over 1
weekend) and research at Vtape (minimum 1 week). And don't worry; you won't
be held to your original proposal but keep in mind that the jury will need
to get an idea of what kind of work you are going to be searching for.
Surprises are to be expected along the way. That's what research is all
about.


Send applications to:
Lisa Steele, Creative Director, Vtape
401 Richmond St. West, #452, Toronto, ON M5V 3A8
lisas@vtape.org


DEADLINE: July 13, 2007
Info: lisas@vtape.org - www.vtape.org

Job: Or Gallery Director/Curator Position Available

Or Gallery Director/Curator Position Available

The Or Gallery is now accepting applications for the position of
Director/Curator.

Deadline: August 15, 2007.

The Director/Curator is responsible for all aspects of the gallery
administration as well as its exhibition programming. The position functions
independently of a Board of Directors but is accountable to them. Working
with the Director/Curator is a part time Assistant Director. The position
will be offered on a 2 or 3 year limited contract basis, and will begin on
September 15, 2007. The salary is $32,000 (CAN).

The tenure of the successful applicant will span the gallery's relocation to
a new space and neighbourhood, and responsibilities of the new
Director/Curator will include taking a major role in move-related
initiatives.

The Or Gallery is a leading non-profit organization and one of Canada's
foremost artist run centres. Established in 1983 by Laiwan, past curators
have included Michele Faguet, Sydney Hermant, Reid Shier, Ken Lum, Arni
Runar Haraldsson, Phillip McCrum, Nancy Shaw and Susan Schuppli. Over this
time the Or has continued to support and exhibit artists engaged in a
critical dialogue with local and international contemporary art practice.
The Or is recognized for its experimental, innovative and challenging
programming and for its commitment to Vancouver's local art community.

The applicant need not have prior curatorial experience but must demonstrate
a passion for and an extensive knowledge of contemporary art practices. They
must show strong discursive and fiscal management skills as well as
familiarity with non-profit organizations. Familiarity with Vancouver city
planning and arts capital organizations will be considered an asset.
Knowledge of artist run centres alongside critical and grant writing
experience would also be considered considerable assets.

Interested individuals are asked to submit: a current CV (max. 2 pages), a
list of three referees and their email addresses, and letter of interest to
the address below by August 15, 2007. The letter of interest should be no
more than one page in length, and should make mention of the applicant's
exhibition experience, curatorial vision and knowledge of contemporary art
and artist run centres.

We apologize that we cannot reply to all applicants, and only those asked
for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Hiring Committee

Or Gallery
103-480 Smithe Street
Vancouver, BC
V6B 5E3 Canada

Or by email:

Attn: Hiring Committee
or@orgallery.org

Job: Vancouver Art Gallery Temporary Full-Time Assistant Curator "A"

VANCOUVER ART GALLERY


TEMPORARY FULL-TIME POSITION AVAILABLE


ASSISTANT CURATOR "A"




DUTIES:
Reporting to the Chief Curator, the incumbent will utilize knowledge of
visual art, art gallery procedures and research methodologies to assist in
the research, development and coordination of exhibitions and publications.
Working under curatorial direction, duties include: organizing and
installing incoming touring exhibitions; researching artists and works of
art for exhibition and acquisition; assembling biographical and
bibliographic material; researching information pertaining to art museums,
exhibitions, collections, policies, publications and summarizing and
critiquing this information; researching, organizing and producing
publications as directed including contracting essayists, substantive and
copy editing, image selection and copyright clearances; developing
exhibition timelines, line budgets and cash flows; tracking/monitoring
related portions of exhibition budgets; initiating and producing small scale
curatorial projects; researching grant funding opportunities, drafting
applications and final reports; drafting acquisition justifications;
developing/maintaining artwork databases; coordinating loans of artwork;
liaising with staff, artists, writers, curators, grant agencies and other
professionals; writing exhibition texts, essays and other interpretive
materials; organizing and participating in meetings; and performing other
related duties.


QUALIFICATIONS:
University graduation in an arts-related field from a recognized university
plus two years' experience in art gallery/museum curatorial work, or an
equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated experience
in curatorial aspects of exhibition and publication development including
procedures, standards and methods governing these. Working knowledge of
contemporary and historical art, research techniques and administrative
office procedures. Knowledge of permanent collections. Demonstrated ability
to work in an accurate and organized manner; to maintain effective working
relationships with co-workers and outside contacts; to communicate
effectively both verbally and in writing; to manage several projects
simultaneously and to work under pressure to meet deadlines. Ability to work
under direction yet exercise appropriate initiative and independence.
Computer experience using Word, Excel and PowerPoint are required.


SALARY: Pay Grade 20, $21.45 to $25.07 per hour ($40 -$45,000 per annum),
plus benefits or an appropriate percent in lieu of all paid benefits.


HOURS: A one year full-time temporary assignment between March 19, 2007 and
March 19, 2008. 7.75 hours per day; nine day fortnight.


Please mail or fax your resume by Monday, February 19, 2007 to the Manager,
Human Resources, Vancouver Art Gallery, 750 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC
V6Z 2H7, Fax: 604-682-1086.


We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those short-listed
will be contacted.