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Job Description:
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The Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba is seeking an energetic, ethically, and critically-minded individual to serve as our next Executive Director. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director leads an accomplished and professional staff of five and is responsible for a budget of $730,000.
Working closely with curatorial and art education staff, the Executive Director fosters an environment that creates links between contemporary art and everyday life, foregrounding artistic excellence and community engagement in equal measure. The Executive Director will provide passionate leadership and guide the overall vision for the Gallery with care and attention given to the geographic and cultural contexts of the region. They will execute and guide the strategic plan; balance the sometimes competing goals of artistic integrity with fiscal responsibility; lead fundraising efforts; inspire the AGSM team to further excellence; build on existing partnerships while creating new ones; oversee programming and operations to safeguard the high quality of visitor experience while effectively managing resources.
Core Responsibilities
With an eye to the future, develop strategic and business plans that are responsive to the community while balancing artistic excellence and accessibility with budgetary realities.
Identify, nurture, and develop existing and new sources of revenue through fundraising, grant writing, corporate sponsorships, planned giving, annual appeal, effective donor recognition, and other innovative fund development practices. Ensure that all applications and reports to funders are completed and submitted on time.
Oversee the artistic direction and development of exhibitions, education, and community programming for the AGSM.
Continue to provide a friendly, inclusive, and accessible community space where AGSM staff, volunteers, artists, and community feel valued.
Collaborate with cultural and community organizations, academic institutions, and the business community to build capacity and extend our reach.
Work with the Board of Directors to increase organizational capacity, revise and develop policy, and support good governance.
Prepare and report on the annual budget. Oversee financial operations and resources, equipment repair or acquisition, insurance, and risk management.
Monitor results, reallocating resources as needs arise.
Effectively work alongside and oversee the AGSM team (including Curator, Facility Manager, Gallery Services Coordinator, Arts Educator, and Gallery Attendants) to continue the Gallery’s mission and vision.
If this opportunity is of interest to you, please forward your cover letter outlining your interest in this position and relevant experience as well as a C.V. to hr@agsm.ca Subject: Executive Director
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