Job: M:ST Festival Employment Opportunity

M:ST Festival Employment Opportunity

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Job: 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

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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