[BCMA] Job Opportunity | Curatorial Intern

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Hello,


Two Rivers Gallery is hiring a Curatorial Intern. What follows is a
description of the position and a list of qualifications. Please share this
information with those you feel qualify for the position.


Online job description here:
http://www.tworiversgallery.ca/discover-us/employment-opportunities/


Thank you very much for your assistance.


Best,


- M

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*Job Opportunity | Curatorial Intern*



*Job title: *Curatorial Intern

*Organization name:* Two Rivers Gallery

*Job location:* Prince George, BC

*Program stream:* Young Canada Works at

Building Careers in Heritage

*Length of assignment:* 2017-10-02 – 2018-03-02

*Hourly wage:* $17.00



Two Rivers Gallery, the centre for art and creativity in Northern BC, is
hiring a Curatorial Intern. The position provides a unique opportunity for
a recent post-secondary graduate to intern with Two Rivers Gallery’s
Curatorial team. The Curatorial Intern will work in an active curatorial
department and play an important role in its day-to-day activities. With
extensive training the Curatorial Intern will focus on four main areas of
activity: Curatorial Research, Exhibitions Installation, Curatorial
Programming & Interpretation, and Curatorial Administrative Support.



Individuals who have completed work placements in the Two Rivers Gallery
curatorial department in the past have gone on to successful careers in
education, curatorship and museum administration. All the skills this
intern develops will be transferable to any field. The position of
Curatorial Intern will provide valuable project management experience for
this recent graduate, enhancing employability, while providing experience
in art gallery curation. This internship will provide opportunities to work
and network with professionals in the field in a small, creative and
inclusive team environment.

This position is full time, with 37.5-hour weeks, for 22 weeks from October
2, 2017 to March 2, 2018. The rate of pay is $17.00/hour.


The Prince George Regional Art Gallery Association does not discriminate on
the basis of ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age,
or disability in our programming, services, and staffing and volunteer
needs. As a provincially chartered non-profit society in British Columbia,
a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination is fundamental to our
mission. Two Rivers Gallery is interested in hiring young Canadians from
other parts of the country and/or with other languages in addition to
English, as well as those who self-identify as Aboriginal.


*Qualified applicants should submit a detailed resume to:*


George Harris

Curator/Artistic Director

Two Rivers Gallery

725 Canada Games Way

Prince George, BC V2L 5T1

george at tworiversgallery.ca


The Curatorial Intern will be working in Prince George, BC, “the Volunteer
City” and business centre of the north. With a population of approximately
75,000, Prince George is the only community in northern BC that offers the
amenities and benefits of a thriving city within mere minutes of beautiful,
pristine forests and lakes. Two Rivers Gallery serves the city and the
Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, which includes the rural
communities of McBride, Mackenzie and Valemount.



*Qualifications*



This position is suitable for Graduate Students of Art History, Museum
Studies or related fields. Knowledge of the visual arts, an enthusiasm for
contemporary Canadian art and a familiarity with the operation of an art
gallery is important. A familiarity with Northwest Coast Art and a good
working knowledge of databases is an asset. Knowledge of Microsoft Office
applications is required, good communication and research skills are
essential. *Candidates must be eligible according to the **Young Canada
Works at Building Careers in Heritage** eligibility criteria*. Check
criteria at the following link: http://canada.pch.gc.ca/eng/1459869949087



*The Curatorial Intern will be responsible for the following projects:*



*Curatorial Research:*


   - Assist with curatorial research for upcoming exhibitions;
   - Assist with research for major projects;
   -  Meet with potential exhibiting artists (studio visits);

*Exhibitions Installation:*


   - Assist curatorial staff with installing & de-installing main gallery
   exhibitions and monthly Galleria exhibitions;

*Curatorial Programming and Interpretation:*


   - Assist in the planning and management of an opening night event;
   - Assist with organization of artists’ talk, including travel and
   accommodation arrangements;
   - Work with curatorial and programming staff to organize exhibition
   related programs including workshops and panel discussions

*Curatorial Administrative Support: *


   - Assist in catalogue production including proof reading, cataloguing
   publications and sharing publications with other museums and galleries;
   - Assist with exhibition promotion and promotion of curatorial
   programming events;
   - Assist with registrar duties including shipping arrangements,
   condition reports
   - Coordinate call for artist for group exhibition
   - Provide administrative support for exhibitions including information
   management and shipping arrangements

*Application deadline: *September 28th, 2017



* Start date may be changed in order to allow time for the successful
applicants relocation.



-- 

*Meghan Hunter-Gauthier*Acting Assistant Curator

Two Rivers Gallery
725 Canada Games Way
Prince George, BC
V2L 5T1

250 614 7800 ext. 492
meghan at tworiversgallery.ca
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