[Bcma-l] Job Posting - City of Richmond - Curator

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:36:07 -0700

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The City of Richmond is a diverse and
dynamic community, undergoing transformation in
pursuit of our vision to be the most appealing, livable and
well-managed community in Canada. Our transformation includes a
role in the design and construction of the Canada Line rapid transit system
and being a Venue City for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

Curator, Richmond Art Gallery
Competition #2007-I-105
Regular Part-Time (30 Hour Work Week)
*$50,216 -- 59,327 (Annual Salary)

The Richmond Art Gallery (RAG) is a public gallery operated in a 
partnership between the City of Richmond and the Richmond Art Gallery 
Association (RAGA). The vision of the RAG is "to be one of the most 
important pubic galleries in Canada and to increasingly enlarge our 
audiences and their understanding and enjoyment of contemporary art".

We are currently looking for a dynamic individual to join the team as 
the Curator of the RAG. Reporting to the Manager, Cultural Services and 
working closely with RAGA, the Curator works collaboratively with the 
Director to set the direction and overall vision for RAG.

DUTIES:

    * As the Curator of the Richmond Art Gallery you will be responsible
      for the artistic vision of the RAG and the planning and
      implementation of the exhibition program including:
    * Developing long-term strategic plans for the exhibitions program
      in alignment with the organization's strategic plan;
    * Independently researching, curating, and presenting a broad range
      of exhibitions of contemporary art and related ideas;
    * Identifying and overseeing the presentation of touring exhibitions
      from other institutions;
    * Preparing all project budgets;
    * Writing and overseeing the production of catalogues, gallery
      guides and other communications and educational materials;
    * Preparing written materials about exhibitions for the purposes of
      publicity, education and fundraising;
    * Educating the community about art through public lectures and
      publications and planned docent training;
    * Assisting the Director and Board with a broad range of fundraising
      activities;
    * Cultivating and maintaining artist, donor, board, collector and
      community relations; and
    * Supervising and mentoring staff interns and volunteers concerning
      curatorial and exhibitions related activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's Degree in Studio Arts, Curatorial Studies and/or Art History or 
related field of study, accompanied by a minimum five years' 
professional experience in similar positions OR an equivalent 
combination of training and experience will be considered. The incumbent 
will have a demonstrated credibility as a curatorial professional; a 
broad knowledge of contemporary art and community involvement; 
creativity and passion for the work, a bold vision for the Gallery and 
the ability to translate this vision into an ambitious exhibitions 
program; sensitivity to the role of a public contemporary art 
institution in an urban center and an eagerness to develop and encourage 
programming that reflects the rich diversity of the community and the 
art world at large. The successful candidate will possess strong 
administrative and management skills, be an outstanding communicator and 
skilled manager with the demonstrated ability to work collegially and 
collaboratively with a broad range of staff. Experience in a public 
gallery or municipal environment is an asset.

*This Regular Part-Time position is based on a 30 hour work week.
There has never been a more exciting or rewarding time to be employed by 
the City of Richmond.

For further details, please visit our website at www.richmond.ca/jobs 
<http://www.richmond.ca/jobs> and if interested please forward a 
detailed resume no later than 5:00 p.m., July 14, 2008, quoting 
Competition #2007-I-105 to:
Human Resources Division,
City of Richmond, 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC V6Y 2C1.
Fax: 604-276-4169;
E-mail (Word format only): resume@richmond.ca <mailto:resume@richmond.ca>

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest. However, only 
those under consideration will be contacted. This position is restricted 
to those legally entitled to work in Canada. The City of Richmond is an 
Equal Opportunity Employer.

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The City of
Richmond is a diverse and <o:p></o:p>
 
dynamic
community, undergoing transformation in <o:p></o:p>
 
pursuit of
our vision to be the most appealing, livable and <o:p></o:p>
 
well-managed
community in Canada. Our transformation includes a <o:p></o:p>
 
role in the
design and construction of the Canada Line rapid transit system <o:p></o:p>
 
and being a
Venue City for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.<o:p></o:p>
 
&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
 
Curator, Richmond Art
Gallery<o:p></o:p>
 
Competition #2007-I-105<o:p></o:p>
 
Regular Part-Time (30 Hour
Work Week)<o:p></o:p>
 
*$50,216 &#8211; 59,327 (Annual
Salary)<o:p></o:p>
 
&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
 
The Richmond Art
Gallery (RAG) is a public gallery operated
in a partnership between the City of Richmond and the Richmond Art
Gallery
Association (RAGA). The vision of the RAG is &#8220;to be one of the most
important
pubic galleries in Canada and to increasingly enlarge our audiences and
their understanding
and enjoyment of contemporary art&#8221;.<o:p></o:p>
 
&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
 
We are currently
looking for a dynamic individual to join
the team as the Curator of the RAG. Reporting to the Manager, Cultural
Services
and working closely with RAGA, the Curator works collaboratively with
the
Director to set the direction and overall vision for RAG.<o:p></o:p>
 
&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
 
DUTIES:<o:p></o:p>
 
<ul>
 <li>As the Curator
of the Richmond Art Gallery you will be
responsible for the artistic vision of the RAG and the planning and
implementation of the exhibition program including:<o:p></o:p>
 </li>
 <li>Developing
long-term strategic plans for the exhibitions
program in alignment with the organization&#8217;s strategic plan; <o:p></o:p>
 </li>
 <li>Independently
researching, curating, and presenting a broad
range of exhibitions of contemporary art and related ideas; <o:p></o:p>
 </li>
 <li>Identifying and
overseeing the presentation of touring
exhibitions from other institutions; <o:p></o:p>
 </li>
 <li>Preparing all
project budgets; <o:p></o:p>
 </li>
 <li>Writing and
overseeing the production of catalogues, gallery
guides and other communications and educational materials; <o:p></o:p>
 </li>
 <li>Preparing
written materials about exhibitions for the
purposes of publicity, education and fundraising; <o:p></o:p>
 </li>
 <li>Educating the
community about art through public lectures
and publications and planned docent training; <o:p></o:p>
 </li>
 <li>Assisting the
Director and Board with a broad range of
fundraising activities; <o:p></o:p>
 </li>
 <li>Cultivating and
maintaining artist, donor, board, collector
and community relations; and <o:p></o:p>
 </li>
 <li>Supervising and
mentoring staff interns and volunteers
concerning curatorial and exhibitions related activities.<o:p></o:p>
 </li>
</ul>
&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
 
QUALIFICATIONS:<o:p></o:p>
 
Master&#8217;s Degree in
Studio Arts, Curatorial Studies and/or
Art History or related field of study, accompanied by a minimum five
years&#8217;
professional experience in similar positions OR an equivalent
combination of
training and experience will be considered. The incumbent will have a
demonstrated credibility as a curatorial professional; a broad
knowledge of
contemporary art and community involvement; creativity and passion for
the
work, a bold vision for the Gallery and the ability to translate this
vision
into an ambitious exhibitions program; sensitivity to the role of a
public
contemporary art institution in an urban center and an eagerness to
develop and
encourage programming that reflects the rich diversity of the community
and the
art world at large. The successful candidate will possess strong
administrative
and management skills, be an outstanding communicator and skilled
manager with
the demonstrated ability to work collegially and collaboratively with a
broad
range of staff. Experience in a public gallery or municipal environment
is an asset.<o:p></o:p>
 
&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
 
*This
Regular Part-Time position is based on a 30 hour work week.<o:p></o:p>
 
There has never been a more exciting or
rewarding time
to be employed by the City of Richmond.<o:p></o:p>
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For
further details, please visit our website at <a
 href="http://www.richmond.ca/jobs">www.richmond.ca/jobs</a>
and if interested please
forward a detailed resume no later than 5:00 p.m., July 14, 2008, quoting Competition
#2007-I-105 to:<o:p></o:p>
 
Human Resources Division,<o:p></o:p>
 
City of Richmond, 6911 No. 3 Road,
Richmond, BC V6Y
2C1.<o:p></o:p>
 
Fax: 604-276-4169;<o:p></o:p>
 
E-mail (Word format only): <a
 href="mailto:resume@richmond.ca">resume@richmond.ca</a><o:p></o:p>
 
&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
 
We thank all applicants in advance for
their interest.
However, only those under consideration will be contacted. This
position is
restricted to those legally entitled to work in Canada. The City of
Richmond is
an Equal Opportunity Employer.<o:p></o:p>
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