Executive Director

Organization

Art Gallery of Windsor

Job Type

Permanent

Language Required

English

Location

Windsor, ON 

Application Deadline

31/01/2020

Job Start Date

31/01/2020

Date Posted

24/11/2019 

Email

AGW@searchlightpartnersgroup.com

Website

https://www.searchlightpartnersgroup.com/news/2019/11/25/art-gallery-of-windsor-executive-director

Salary

Between $100,000 to $150,000.

Job Description

THE ORGANIZATION

Formed in 1943, the Art Gallery of Windsor (AGW, Gallery) has a mandate to present the visual arts of Canada to southwestern Ontario and the international border community of Windsor and Essex County.

As it embarks on its next 75 years, the award-winning Gallery continues to emphasize its education programs and will further develop its cutting-edge contemporary art programs and Canadian art collections (now approaching 4,000 works).

The AGW will focus on popular and culturally significant exhibitions and ongoing displays of its acclaimed collection featuring historical, modern and contemporary art.


THE POSITION

The Executive Director role at the AGW offers a challenging and high-profile leadership opportunity to develop one of Canada’s finest arts institutions with global recognition in mind. The ideal candidate will have a passion for and knowledge of Canadian visual arts; strong interpersonal and relationship building skills; proven leadership ability in all aspects of gallery administration; and a record of success in managing development and fundraising.

The Executive Director will provide strategic and financial direction for the gallery and will report to the AGW’s Board of Directors. They will be charged with the broad challenge of steering the Gallery towards growth and expansion to realize a larger cultural impact in Windsor and the surrounding area.

With an overall mission to advance the Gallery’s relevancy within the diverse and growing community of Windsor, and to ensure the effective management of the Gallery, the Executive Director will have responsibility for development of Gallery strategy, plans, and operations to achieve agreed objectives.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an exceptional senior executive, with the drive and ambition to realize the AGW’s vision, to lead an important art gallery to a new level of prominence.

For more information on the position, please visit https://www.searchlightpartnersgroup.com/news/2019/11/25/art-gallery-of-windsor-executive-director

Please apply by email with your cover letter and resume by no later than January 31st, 2020. Send to: AGW@searchlightpartnersgroup.com

We thank applicants for their interest, however, only those advancing in the process will be contacted.

The Art Gallery of Windsor is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with Human Resource Development Canada policy, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.