[Bcma-l] Job Opportunity - Curator
bcma-l@museumsassn.bc.ca
bcma-l@museumsassn.bc.ca
Tue, 1 Sep 2009 13:40:56 -0500
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The City of Richmond is a diverse and dynamic community, undergoing transfo=
rmation in pursuit of our vision to be the most appealing, livable and well=
-managed community in Canada.
Curator, Richmond Art Gallery <job title>
2009-I-49 <competition number >
$33.32 - $39.36 (per hour)
The Richmond Art Gallery (RAG) is a public gallery operated in a partnershi=
p between the City of Richmond and the Richmond Art Gallery Association (RA=
GA). The vision of the RAG is "to be one of the most important public gall=
eries in Canada and to increasingly enlarge our audiences and their underst=
anding and enjoyment of contemporary art".
We are currently seeking a dynamic experienced individual to join the team =
as the Curator of the RAG. The Curator assumes the lead role in research, =
selection, planning, organizing and evaluation of exhibitions and publicati=
ons, as well as the permanent collection.
DUTIES:
Curatorial - Exhibitions and Publications:
* Conducts research and presents exhibitions, outreach exhibitions and p=
ublications on topics in contemporary art;
* Prepares potential exhibitions for presentation to the Director and Pr=
ogram Team for consideration;
* Identifies and oversees the presentation of touring exhibitions from o=
ther institutions;
* Writes curatorial material for exhibitions, publications, articles and=
promotional material;
* In consultation with the Director and Exhibition and Gallery Coordinat=
or, administers, and works within budgets as they relate to exhibitions and=
publications;
* Supervises Preparator and works with guest curators to install and dis=
mantle exhibitions, as required;
* Writes and prepares curatorial sections of grant applications or assis=
ts in the preparation of grant applications as assigned by Director;
* Presents talks to the public, staff and board regarding contemporary a=
rt and exhibitions;
* In consultation with the Director, assumes the lead role in research o=
n appropriate subject area(s) of the collection and supervises the work of =
other researchers in the collection;
* In consultation with the Director administers and works within the bud=
get as it relates to acquisitions and permanent collection maintenance;
* Works with the Director in determining the direction of the permanent =
collection and presents all potential acquisitions to the Director for cons=
ideration;
* Coordinates with the Director all matters related to the collection, i=
ncluding loan requests and conservation;
* Works with volunteers and performs other duties as required.
Qualifications:
Masters Degree in Studio Arts, Curatorial Studies and/or Art History or rel=
ated field of study, accompanied by a minimum of three years professional e=
xperience in similar positions or an equivalent combination of training and=
experience will be considered. The incumbent will have demonstrated credi=
bility as a curatorial professional; a broad knowledge of contemporary art =
and community involvement; creativity and passion for the work; commitment =
to innovative programming and the proven ability to translate ideas into an=
ambitious exhibitions program that forges a strong connection to the local=
community; sensitivity to the role of a public contemporary art institutio=
n in an urban centre and an eagerness to develop and encourage programming =
that reflects the rich diversity of the community and the art world at larg=
e. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership and management =
skills, be an outstanding communicator and demonstrate the ability to work =
collegially and collaboratively with a broad range of staff. Experience in=
a public gallery or municipal environment is an asset. Ability to successf=
ully pass a criminal record check.
This position offers competitive compensation, benefits package and a compr=
essed day work schedule (9 days in a fortnight).
People * Excellence * Leadership =
* Team * Innovation
For further details regarding this job opportunity, please visit our websit=
e at www.richmond.ca/jobs<http://www.richmond.ca/jobs>. Applicants should =
submit a detailed resume, with cover letter, that reflects their knowledge,=
skills and abilities relevant to the position, no later than 5:00pm, Octob=
er 9, 2009<Closing date> quoting 2009-I-49 to:
Human Resources Division,
City of Richmond, 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC V6Y 2C1.
Fax: 604-276-4169; E-mail (Word or PDF format only): resume@richmond.ca<mai=
lto: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 Oppor=
tunity Employer.
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<p class=3DMsoNormal><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>The <b>City of Richmo=
nd</b>
is a diverse and dynamic community, undergoing transformation in pursuit of=
our
vision to be the most appealing, livable and well-managed community in Cana=
da.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></sp=
an></p>
<p class=3DMsoHeader align=3Dcenter style=3D'text-align:center'><b><span la=
ng=3DEN-CA
style=3D'font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Curator, Rich=
mond
Art Gallery</span></b><span class=3DHiddenText><span lang=3DEN-CA style=3D'=
font-size:
16.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'> <job title></span></span>=
<span
style=3D'font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></=
span></p>
<p class=3DMsoHeader align=3Dcenter style=3D'text-align:center'><b><span la=
ng=3DEN-CA
style=3D'font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>2009-I-49</sp=
an></b><b><span
lang=3DEN-CA style=3D'font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>=
</span></b><span
class=3DHiddenText><span lang=3DEN-CA style=3D'font-size:16.0pt;font-family=
:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><competition
number ></span></span><span class=3DHiddenText><span lang=3DEN-CA
style=3D'font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-style:nor=
mal'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal align=3Dcenter style=3D'text-align:center'><b><span
style=3D'font-size:14.0pt'>$33.32 - $39.36 (per hour)<o:p></o:p></span></b>=
</p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal align=3Dcenter style=3D'text-align:center'><b><span
style=3D'font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o=
:p></span></b></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><span lang=3DEN-CA>The Richmond Art Gallery (RAG) is a=
public
gallery operated in a partnership between the City of Richmond and the Rich=
mond
Art Gallery Association (RAGA). The vision of the RAG is “to be=
one of
the most important public galleries in Canada and to increasingly enlarge o=
ur
audiences and their understanding and enjoyment of contemporary art”.=
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><span lang=3DEN-CA><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><span lang=3DEN-CA>We are currently seeking a dynamic
experienced individual to join the team as the Curator of the RAG. Th=
e Curator
assumes the lead role in research, selection, planning, organizing and
evaluation of exhibitions and publications, as well as the permanent
collection. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><u>DUTIES:<o:p></o:p></u></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><b><span lang=3DEN-CA>Curatorial – Exhibitions a=
nd
Publications: <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<ul style=3D'margin-top:0in' type=3Ddisc>
<li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Conducts research =
and
presents exhibitions, outreach exhibitions and publications on topics =
in
contemporary art;<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Prepares potential
exhibitions for presentation to the Director and Program Team for
consideration; <o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Identifies and ove=
rsees
the presentation of touring exhibitions from other institutions;<o:p><=
/o:p></li>
<li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Writes curatorial =
material
for exhibitions, publications, articles and promotional material;<o:p>=
</o:p></li>
<li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>In consultation wi=
th the
Director and Exhibition and Gallery Coordinator, administers, and work=
s
within budgets as they relate to exhibitions and publications; <o:p></=
o:p></li>
<li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Supervises Prepara=
tor and
works with guest curators to install and dismantle exhibitions, as
required;<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Writes and prepare=
s
curatorial sections of grant applications or assists in the preparatio=
n of
grant applications as assigned by Director;<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Presents talks to =
the
public, staff and board regarding contemporary art and exhibitions;<o:=
p></o:p></li>
<li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>In consultation wi=
th the
Director, assumes the lead role in research on appropriate subject are=
a(s)
of the collection and supervises the work of other researchers in the
collection;<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>In consultation wi=
th the
Director administers and works within the budget as it relates to
acquisitions and permanent collection maintenance; <o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Works with the Dir=
ector in
determining the direction of the permanent collection and presents all
potential acquisitions to the Director for consideration;<o:p></o:p></=
li>
<li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Coordinates with t=
he
Director all matters related to the collection, including loan request=
s
and conservation; <o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span lang=3DEN-CA=
>Works
with volunteers and performs other duties as required.<b><o:p></o:p></=
b></span></li>
</ul>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><b><u><span lang=3DEN-CA><o:p><span style=3D'text-deco=
ration:
none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><b><u><span lang=3DEN-CA>Qualifications:<o:p></o:p></s=
pan></u></b></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><span lang=3DEN-CA>Masters Degree in Studio Arts, Cura=
torial
Studies and/or Art History or related field of study, accompanied by a mini=
mum
of three years professional experience in similar positions or an equivalen=
t
combination of training and experience will be considered. The incumb=
ent will
have demonstrated credibility as a curatorial professional; a broad knowled=
ge
of contemporary art and community involvement; creativity and passion for t=
he
work; commitment to innovative programming and the proven ability to transl=
ate
ideas into an ambitious exhibitions program that forges a strong connection=
to
the local community; sensitivity to the role of a public contemporary art
institution in an urban centre and an eagerness to develop and encourage
programming that reflects the rich diversity of the community and the art w=
orld
at large. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership and
management skills, be an outstanding communicator and demonstrate the abili=
ty
to work collegially and collaboratively with a broad range of staff. =
Experience
in a public gallery or municipal environment is an asset. Ability to
successfully pass a criminal record check.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal align=3Dcenter style=3D'text-align:center'><i>This pos=
ition
offers competitive compensation, benefits package and a compressed day work
schedule (9 days in a fortnight).<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal align=3Dcenter style=3D'text-align:center'>People =
; <span
style=3D'font-family:Wingdings'>w</span>  =
; Excellence &nb=
sp; <span
style=3D'font-family:Wingdings'>w</span>  =
; Leadership &nb=
sp; <span
style=3D'font-family:Wingdings'>w</span>  =
; Team <span
style=3D'font-family:Wingdings'>w</span>  =
; Innovation<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><span lang=3DEN-CA>For further details regarding this =
job
opportunity, please visit our website at <a href=3D"http://www.richmond.ca/=
jobs">www.richmond.ca/jobs</a>.
Applicants should submit a detailed resume, with cover letter, that reflect=
s
their knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position, no later <b=
>than
5:00pm, </b></span><b><span lang=3DEN-GB>October 9, 2009</span></b><b><i><s=
pan
lang=3DEN-CA style=3D'display:none'><Closing date></span></i></b><b><=
span
lang=3DEN-CA> </span>quoting </b><b><span lang=3DEN-GB>2009-I-49 </span>to<=
/b>:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal align=3Dcenter style=3D'text-align:center'><b>Human Re=
sources
Division,<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal align=3Dcenter style=3D'text-align:center'><b>City of =
Richmond,
6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC V6Y 2C1.<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal align=3Dcenter style=3D'text-align:center'><b>Fax: 604=
-276-4169;
E-mail (Word or PDF format only):</b> <a href=3D"mailto:resume@richmond.ca"=
>resume@richmond.ca</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal align=3Dcenter style=3D'text-align:center'><o:p> =
</o:p></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal align=3Dcenter style=3D'text-align:center'><span
style=3D'font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>We thank all ap=
plicants
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.</span><o:p><=
/o:p></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal align=3Dcenter style=3D'text-align:center'><o:p> =
</o:p></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
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