[BCMA] Kelowna Art Gallery internship posting

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Hello,

The Kelowna Art Gallery has a new paid internship posting. Could you post the following?

Many thanks,

Andrew



Job Title: Curatorial and Programming Intern
Duration: 30 weeks (Young Canada Works Internship)
Start and end dates September 30 to March 2021
Language of work: English
Wage: 17$ per hour
Deadline for Applications: Monday September 21, 2020

The Kelowna Art Gallery is looking to hire a Curatorial and Programming Intern that will achieve a standard of excellence in overall development of exhibitions, public programs, studio programs, school programs, and community-based projects initiatives that build understanding of art and its practices by engaging visitors of all ages and experience levels, with the goal of growing the Kelowna Art Gallery's audience participation. This position requires an individual who is fueled by a desire to connect art and people. The position will play a defining role in the Gallery's production of exhibition and educational programs, as well as connecting the Gallery with our community through innovative programs that challenge conventions.

Project tasks will include, but are not limited to the following:

  *   Assisting the Curatorial staff with the production exhibitions for four gallery spaces, including the satellite gallery at the Kelowna International Airport


  *   Assisting the Public Programming department with the administration and production of community exhibitions in The Front project space.


  *   Researching and updating the permanent collection's online database, which includes over 800 works of art.


Qualifications:
*           Candidate must be Canadian citizen or a permanent resident or have refugee status in Canada; Note: Non-Canadian students holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent status are not eligible.
*           Candidate must be unemployed or underemployed; Are a college or university graduate, are not receiving Employment Insurance while employed with this program; has not previously participated in or been paid under this or any other Career Focus internship program.
*           Candidate will be between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment as per Young Canada Works requirements.
*           Candidate will have a basic level of computer skills and be able to utilize programs like Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.
*           Candidate will have had prior experience working with the public.
*           Candidate must be creative, outgoing, self-motivated and work well with a team.
*           Knowledge of art history, contemporary art, as well as various art materials and techniques is an asset
*           Candidate must be detail-oriented, with strong academic research and writing skills.
*           Previous experience working in a gallery or museum environment is an asset.
*           The ability to speak French is an asset.

The Kelowna Art Gallery is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from self-identified members of underserved communities as well as visible and invisible minority groups. We thank all who express interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Please e-mail cover letter and resume to: hr at kelownaartgallery.com
Or drop off in person at:
Kelowna Art Gallery
1315 Water Street
Kelowna, BC V1Y 9R3



>From the desk of:
Nataley Nagy
Executive Director
KELOWNA ART GALLERY
1315 Water Street, Kelowna, BC  V1Y 9R3
t: 250-762-2226  ext: 304
f: 250-762-9875
www.kelownaartgallery.com<http://www.kelownaartgallery.com/>

We acknowledge that the Kelowna Art Gallery operates on the unceded traditional territory of the syilx/Okanagan people.


NN September 2 2020

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