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Job Description:
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The Visual Arts Centre is looking to hire a Gallery Coordinator! Are you looking to work in a thriving cultural institution? Do you have background in Fine Arts, Art Education, Museum Studies, or Art History? We want to hear from you!
Apply to info@visualartscentre.ca by November 16 with your CV and cover letter!
About the Visual Arts Centre:
With our School of Art – Canada’s largest bilingual independent art school – and our McClure Gallery – an exciting exhibition venue – the VAC offers you a thriving community of artists, teachers and students. We’ve been part of Montreal’s artistic fabric since 1946!
Why choose the Visual Arts Centre?
- Opportunity to work in a thriving cultural institution and become part of the VAC community
- Located near Vendôme metro and train station, as well as a variety of bus stops
- Chance to work in our beautiful historic building located in the heart of Victoria Village
- Possibility of taking free art courses as an employee
- Join our dynamic team!
Position Summary
The Gallery Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the realisation of the steps surrounding the preparation for the season, organizing each exhibition, facilitating special events in the gallery, and developing and delivering educational programming.
Conditions of Work
• Part-time position
• Number of hours: 29 per week; Does not work between July 1st and August 15th each year
• Work hours: Tuesday to Friday 12:00-6:00pm and Saturday 12:00-5:00pm (with some later evenings for events and equal time off between exhibitions)
• Salary range: $17-$18 per hour
Tasks
General Functioning of the Gallery
• Collects promotional material from exhibiting artists and lecturers
• Prepares paperwork (wall labels, price lists, accounting paperwork, writing and translating communiqués, preparing mailings) related to the exhibitions
• Prepares for vernissages
• Follows-up on sales, prepares bills of sale, collects payments, and organizes pickup of sold work
• Organizes Gallery rentals
• Maintains and updates the Gallery archives
• Organizes and maintains the Gallery’s calendar, ensuring there are no scheduling conflicts
Selection Committee
• Responds to questions regarding the submission procedure and selection process
• Prepares artist’s files and necessary paperwork for the selection committee
• Organizes the selection committee meeting and follows-up on studio visits
• Contacts selected artists and finalizes the exhibition calendar
• Sends out acceptance and refusal letters to applicants
• Prepares exhibition contracts for the upcoming season
Educational Programming
• Prepares and delivers educational programming for exhibitions (handouts, tours, special workshops, etc.)
• Assists Visual Arts Centre teachers using the gallery as a pedagogical site
• Occasionally facilitates special events in the gallery (e.g. artist talks, other presentations)
Grant Proposals
• Writes grant proposals
• Respects application criteria, supplies necessary information and respects deadlines
• Responsible for financial reports
Requirements
• 1 + years of experience in project management (publications, special events)
• 1 + years of experience in writing government grant proposals
• 1 + years designing and facilitating art education programming
• Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Art Education, Museum Studies, or Art History; Master’s level education preferred
• Bilingual (English/French) – spoken and written
• Good understanding of the Montreal art context
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
The ideal candidate will possess:
• Initiative
• Communication skills
• Organization skills
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge related to curriculum development
• Pedagogical skills
Apply to info@visualartscentre.ca by November 16 with your CV and cover letter!
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