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Deadline: February 3, 2014
Call for Curatorial Residents 2014-15

221A is an artist-run centre located in Vancouver, Canada with a mandate to explore design within contemporary art. Projects are presented in the form of exhibitions, talks, publications and special projects that address design in its widest sense, which may encompass graphics, objects, architecture, or, more broadly, social codes and conventions.

221A is seeking proposals from practicing artists, designers, architects, academics and/or curators, including curatorial collectives, for the 2014-15 Curatorial Residency Program. Started in 2010, the Curatorial Residencies program was implemented to diversify our curatorial approach to our mandate. Residents take on the critical function of working both inside and outside of the organization, offering their experience and ideas towards the continued development of the organization.

Selected residents will be expected to work with the Executive Director to conduct research and develop a curatorial project plan over the course of 2014, and to execute the project during 2015. Curatorial residents are expected to develop a work plan that reflects their individual practice, while meeting research and presentation deliverables established by the organization. Projects may include exhibitions, performances, publications, talks or special projects. Proposals must discuss a viewpoint, theory or approach that the project hopes to foster in relation to the organization’s mandate. Additionally, selected curatorial residents are expected to participate in the Curatorial Committee, meeting monthly, to offer feedback to other curatorial residents and the overall program. The committee offers a space for reflection on the wider program at 221A and a connection between curatorial residents, staff and community.

Proposal Guidelines
Applicants must submit a digital proposal to [email protected] with the following:
• a one-page project proposal, describing the curatorial argument and its relationship to the mandate of the organization;
• a current CV of each of the key contributors (maximum 2 pages each);
• related images/texts as required and a corresponding list indicating the title/description, artist(s) and year of each image/text (pdf or jpegs, max. 15 images, or up to 10 min. of audio or video). For larger format images or videos that cannot be transferred by email please include instructions for access.

Proposals should demonstrate the project’s overall intention and background and are only expected to include pertinent details. Applicants who intend on proposing self-curated projects must describe the reasoning behind this approach. Further research and development of the project is expected upon selection and acceptance.

Selections Process
Project proposals are shortlisted by a committee comprised of members of the Board of Directors and the Executive Director and final selections are made by the Executive Director. Selected applicants will be contacted in March 2014. The proposals are assessed based on the organization’s mandate and the current overall direction of the programming, as defined by the Executive Director. During the proposal process, the name of the applicant and some formal qualifications may be omitted from the view of the selections committee to privilege the importance of art and ideas over name recognition. Please note that only applicants under consideration will be contacted. After selections have been made, candidates will be given the opportunity to read over and consider the residency details before signing a formal agreement.

Funding
221A is a non-profit organization funded through a mixture of self-generated income, private donations and public funding. Curatorial Residents will be expected to produce a project with a budget of $5,000-$10,000 CDN. The budget allocation will be dependent on the organization’s overall funding conditions and the scope of the project. Curatorial residents are paid a minimum curatorial fee of $2,000 out of the total budget and all projects must pay professional fees to participants at above CARFAC’s minimum fee schedule.

Deadline, Monday, February 3, 2014 no later than 11:59pm PST

Inquiries, Bopha Chhay, Projects Coordinator at [email protected]


Source: http://221a.ca/call-2014-15/

Western Front Society Seeking Exhibitions Curator

Job Title: Exhibitions Curator
Position Type: Full time 3-year contract (renewable), 35/hour per week, occasional weekends and evenings. 3-month probationary period
Experience: 3+ Years

Description:

The Western Front Society seeks an outstanding, highly motivated arts professional to take on the role of Exhibitions Curator.

The Western Front was founded in 1973 by a group of interdisciplinary artists, and has developed into an exemplary multi-disciplinary environment for experimental art practice and research. With a staff of ten plus volunteers and interns, the Western Front produces upwards of 75 events annually. The Exhibitions program mandate is to present contemporary visual art by local, national and internationally artists. Western Front Exhibitions has historically focused on artwork that is conceptual, performative or otherwise ephemeral in nature. Currently the program privileges experimental, interdisciplinary work that often expands beyond gallery exhibitions to include discursive events, publications, public-realm projects, site-specific works, commissions and online projects.

How to Apply:

Download attached PDF for further information.

Western Front is committed to the principals of Employment Equity and encourages application from Aboriginal persons, members of visible minority groups or persons with a disability.

Applications containing a letter of interest and curriculum vitae must be received by 5:00PM on Friday January 24, 2014.

Please send applications by email to: Exhibitions Curator Hiring Committee Email: [email protected]

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.


Source: http://front.bc.ca/events/western-front-society-seeking-exhibitions-curator/

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Organization: Western Front Society

Job Title: Exhibitions Curator

Position Type: Full-time contract, 35 hours/week

Location: Vancouver, Canada
Salary: $34,000/year 

Years Experience: 2+

DESCRIPTION
The Western Front Society seeks an outstanding, highly motivated arts professional to step into the role of Exhibitions Curator.

The Western Front was founded in 1973 by a small group of interdisciplinary artists, and has developed into an exemplary multi-disciplinary environment for experimental art practice and research. With a staff of ten plus interns and volunteers, the Society collectively produces over fifty events a year.

The Exhibitions Program has a mandate to present contemporary visual art by local, national and international artists. Intentionally open, this mandate has historically focused on artwork that is conceptual, media-based or otherwise ephemeral in nature. Currently the program promotes experimentation with conceptual models and contexts for visual art that have allowed the program to expand beyond gallery exhibitions to include artist books and posters, cross-disciplinary works, site-specific and Internet projects, and commissions.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The Exhibitions Curator reports to the Executive Director, and is responsible for:

• Developing and communicating a dynamic vision for the Exhibitions Program

• Curating exhibitions and all associated programming

• Editing publications

• Writing grants and seeking opportunities for additional funding or support

• Supervising one part-time staff member, contract workers, as well as volunteers

QUALIFICATIONS
• Exemplary knowledge and understanding of contemporary art practices

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proven financial management experience

• Strong organizational skills

• Ability to provide direction and work with a diverse staff

• High capacity to meet deadlines and work under pressure

• Knowledge of a broad range of issues related to the arts

• A clear understanding of the philosophy and history of the Canadian artist-run centre
movement

• Knowledge of the principle funding agencies and prior grant writing experience

• Knowledge of managing publications and print projects

• Experience installing a variety of art exhibitions

• Mac OS, Microsoft Office and Filemaker Pro, an asset

BENEFITS
A competitive benefits package is available after the three months probation period is complete. After eight months of employment, four weeks paid vacation may be taken during the period when programs are recessed. An additional ten days paid holiday time may be taken during the December/January holiday period.

HOW TO APPLY
The Western Front Society is committed to the principles of Employment Equity and encourages applications from Aboriginal persons, members of a visible minority group or persons with a disability.

Applications containing a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three references, and writing samples, must be received by 4:00 p.m. on October 31, 2011.

Please send applications by email only to:

Exhibitions Curator Hiring Committee

Email: admin -at- front.bc.ca

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Artspeak is a leading Canadian artist-run centre in Vancouver and presents contemporary visual art practices, publications, editions, talks, and events that encourage a dialogue between artists, writers, and critics. The mandate of the gallery is to exhibit contemporary art and to foster conversation between visual art and writing.Of particular interest is work that crosses the boundaries between the two disciplines, exploring their common areas of praxis – a distinct aspect of the history of cultural practice in this region. Throughout its twenty-five year history, Artspeak has played a significant role in addressing the historical, social, and intellectual conditions of contemporary visual and language arts production from the West Coast and beyond. Artspeak is a registered non-profit organization.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Director/Curator assumes full responsibility for carrying out the policies, regulations, and programming of Artspeak. The Director/Curator has complete authority to curate all exhibitions and talks, initiate publications, and to make related decisions while working with the existing mandate. They direct the day-to-day policies and operations; hire, delegate to, train, and supervise staff and/or volunteers.

Application deadline: January 14, 2011

Responsibilities:

-Curating all Artspeak exhibitions, talks, and events, or otherwise engaging guest curators; conceiving and editing Artspeak publications
-Overseeing all Artspeak programming (including any guest-curated or guest-edited projects), planning, and day-to-day operations
-Creating and administrating annual budget; keeping accurate books; and preparing monthly and yearly statements of revenues and expenditures
-Ensuring the operation of the gallery through successful grant applications from municipal, provincial, and federal governments, as well as foundations and other private sources
-Assisting the Board of Directors in reviewing policy, operational planning, organizational development, and fundraising campaigns
-Coordinating Board of Directors meetings, Annual General Meetings, retreats, and fundraising campaigns
-Overseeing Artspeak staff (including the fulltime Programme Coordinator position), interns, and volunteers

Qualifications:

-3-5 years experience in the administration of an art gallery or other cultural institution
-Exemplary knowledge of contemporary art practices
-Prior experience in administering curatorial and publication projects
-Strong organizational and management skills
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills
-Proven track record in financial management and planning
-Successful grant writing experience with the ability to develop further fundraising opportunities

Remuneration:

Salary: $40,000/annum plus benefits; six weeks paid vacation; travel costs as the budget allow

How to Apply:

Applications should include a brief letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three references. The deadline is January 14, 2011 and applications should be emailed to info [at] artspeak [dot] ca or mailed to the Artspeak Hiring Committee, 233 Carrall Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2J2 Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted. We thank you in advance for your interest.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CONTEMPORARY ART GALLERY (VANCOUVER)

The Board of Directors of the Contemporary Art Gallery is seeking an Executive Director to lead and manage the internationally acclaimed, Vancouver based, Contemporary Art Gallery. The new Executive Director will steer the Gallery into the next phase of its now-40-year history of engagement with international and local art practices and communities.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for setting the overall artistic vision for the Gallery; for guiding and implementing its strategic plans; for representing the Gallery to the public, funders and other stakeholders; and for planning and overseeing the Gallery's operations, which are currently executed by a team of 7 employees.

Housed in a street-level, purpose-built facility and uniquely positioned as the only independent public art gallery in downtown Vancouver, the Contemporary Art Gallery strives to be deeply connected to its place and time while delivering programs that explore the fluid transformations of artistic practices as they are shaped by social forces. The ideal candidate will have an inspiring curatorial vision that fosters connections with international and diverse local communities. S/he will equally be capable of strategically orienting the Gallery's approach to ongoing fundraising needs, as well as managing the Gallery's outreach and operational requirements.

For more information and to receive a Candidate Briefing document by email, please contact resumes -at- watsoninc.ca. Information about the Gallery is also available at www.contemporaryartgallery.ca. Review of applications will begin on Monday, 31 May 2010

Position Type: Full-time contract, 35 hours/week
Date of Posting: April 20, 2010
Application Deadline: May 17, 2010
Years Experience: 2+
Salary: $31,000/year

DESCRIPTION

The Western Front Society seeks an outstanding, highly motivated arts professional to step into the role of Media Arts Curator.

The Western Front was founded in 1973 by a small group of interdisciplinary artists, and has developed into an exemplary multi-disciplinary environment for experimental art practice and research. With a staff of ten plus interns and volunteers, the Society collectively produces over fifty events a year.

The Media Arts Program has a mandate to support production, research, experimentation and critical discourse by Canadian artists and arts professionals in media arts practices. The two major components of Western Front Media Arts are the Artist-in-Residence program and the archive of video art and performance documentation. In keeping with the Western Front’s historical emphasis on creative exchange and interdisciplinary practice, this program supports the creation and dissemination of new work in mediums including, but not limited to, video, internet art and sound art.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Media Arts Curator reports directly to the Executive Director and will assume the leadership and responsibility for:
•Curating artist production residencies
•Facilitating access to the Western Front’s archival holdings
•Curating screenings and public presentations of work generated through both the residency program and the archive
•Ensuring the effective development, operation and sustainability of the Media Arts program
•Overseeing the implementation of programs, policies and operations on a day-to-day basis
•Editing publications
• Assuming responsibility for the media production studio/space

QUALIFICATIONS
As our ideal candidate, you possess:

•Knowledge of audio/video systems, new media and new technologies
•Exemplary knowledge and understanding of contemporary art practices
•Knowledge and understanding of moving image archive practices
•A clear understanding of the philosophy and history of the Canadian artist-run centre movement
•Excellent written and verbal communications skills
•Proven financial management experience
•Ability to effectively delegate and supervise staff, volunteers, interns and external contractors
•Forward-thinking project management and organizational skills
• Knowledge of the principle funding agencies and prior grant writing experience
• Knowledge of managing publications and print projects
•Mac OS, Microsoft Office and Filemaker Pro

BENEFITS

A competitive benefits package is available after the three months probation period is complete. After eight months of employment, four weeks paid vacation may be taken during the period when programs are recessed. An additional ten days paid holiday time may be taken during the December/January holiday period.

HOW TO APPLY

The Western Front Society is committed to the principles of Employment Equity and encourages applications from Aboriginal persons, members of a visible minority group or persons with a disability.

Applications containing a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three references, and writing samples, must be received by 4:00 p.m. on May 17, 2010

Please send applications by email only:

Media Arts Curator Hiring Committee
Email:admin -at- front.bc.ca

We apologize that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

SIGNAL & NOISE MEDIA ART FESTIVAL 2010

Curator Submission Guidelines
Download the application form here.

Submission Deadline | January 15 2010

Festival Dates | May 27, 28, 29 2010

A/ All text materials must be submitted in digital and print copy.

B/ Please label the front of your envelope with the media/discipline of work in your program

C/ All preview DVD’s should be formatted in Region 0 or NTSC

D/ All video work must screen in NTSC

E/ There is no entry fee. Signal & Noise is a non-competitive festival. Artist and Curator fees are paid in accordance with IMAA or CARFAC fee schedules. Artists are responsible for all material, installation and travel expenses. Signal & Noise has select audiovisual equipment available for presentation. Letters of invitation are available for accepted artists seeking funding.

F/ Signal & Noise is predominantly a time-based festival. Time and space for setup, tech rehearsal and installation is minimal. Please consider these elements of your curatorial proposal upon applying.

G/ All submissions made to Signal & Noise 2010 will be juried. Submission to Signal & Noise does not ensure participation in the festival. Jury notes will not be made available. We cannot return submissions.

Please send submissions to:
Signal & Noise 2010
C/O VIVO Media Arts Centre
1965 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada V5T 3C1
Inquiries:
Tel: +1 604 872 8337 ext. 3
2010 -at- signalandnoise.ca

Western Front Society - Exhibitions Curator
Position Type: Full-time contract, 35 hours/week
Application Deadline: December 14, 2009
Years Experience: 2+
Salary: $31,000/year

DESCRIPTION
The Western Front Society seeks an outstanding, highly motivated arts professional to step into the role of Exhibitions Curator.

The Western Front is one of Canada’s pioneering artist-run centres and produces and presents works in five programs: Exhibitions, Performance Art, New Music, Media Arts, and FRONT Magazine. The Western Front was founded in 1973 by a small group of interdisciplinary artists, and has developed into an exemplary multi-disciplinary environment for experimental art practice and research. With a staff of ten plus interns and volunteers, the Society collectively produces over fifty events a year.

The Exhibitions Program has a mandate to present contemporary visual art by local, national and international artists. Intentionally open, this mandate has historically focused on artwork that is conceptual, media-based or otherwise ephemeral in nature. Currently the program promotes experimentation with conceptual models and contexts for visual art that have allowed the program to expand beyond gallery exhibitions to include artist books and posters, cross-disciplinary works, site-specific and Internet projects, and commissions.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The Exhibitions Curator reports to the Executive Director, and is responsible for:

- Developing and communicating a dynamic vision for the Exhibitions Program
- Curating exhibitions and all associated programming
- Editing publications
- Writing grants and seeking opportunities for additional funding or support
- Supervising one part-time staff member, contract workers, as well as volunteers


QUALIFICATIONS

As our ideal candidate, you possess:
- Exemplary knowledge and understanding of contemporary art practices
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven financial management experience
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to provide direction and work with a diverse staff
- High capacity to meet deadlines and work under pressure
- Knowledge of a broad range of issues related to the arts
- A clear understanding of the philosophy and history of the Canadian artist-run centre movement
- Knowledge of the principle funding agencies and prior grant writing experience
- Knowledge of managing publications and print projects
- Experience installing a variety of art exhibitions
- Mac OS, Microsoft Office, electronic mail and Filemaker Pro, an asset

A competitive benefits package is available after the three months probation period is complete. After eight months of employment, four weeks paid vacation may be taken during the period when programs are recessed. An additional ten days paid holiday time may be taken during the December/January holiday period. A part-time Exhibitions Assistant supports this position. Provisions are also made within the program budget for research-based travel.

The Western Front Society is committed to the principles of Employment Equity and encourages applications from Aboriginal persons, members of a visible minority group or persons with a disability.

Applications containing a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three references, and writing samples, must be received by
4:00 p.m. on December 14, 2009.

Please send applications by email only to: admin -at- front.bc.ca

Exhibitions Curator Hiring Committee
Western Front Society
303 East 8th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V5T 1S1
Canada

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Director/Curator, Media Arts - Western Front Society

Position Type: Full-time contract, 35 hours/week
Date of Posting: March 30, 2009
Application Deadline: May 1, 2009
Years Experience: 2+
Salary: $31,000/year

The Western Front Society seeks an outstanding, highly motivated arts professional to step into the role of Director/Curator, Media Arts.

The Western Front is one of Canada’s pioneering artist-run centres and produces and presents works in five programs: Exhibitions, Performance Art, New Music, FRONT Magazine And Media Arts. The Western Front was founded in 1973 by a small group of interdisciplinary artists, and has developed into an exemplary multi-disciplinary environment for experimental art practice and research. With a staff of ten plus interns and volunteers, the Society collectively produces over fifty events a year.

The Media Arts Program has a mandate to support research, production, experimentation and critical discourse by Canadian artists and arts professionals in media arts practices. The backbone of Western Front Media Arts is the Artist-in-Residence Program which promotes experimentation and innovation in media arts. In keeping with the Western Front's historical emphasis on creative exchange and the interdisciplinary, this program supports unique explorations of new creative areas including, but not limited to: video production, sound art, robotics, net.art, site-specific gestures, experimental projects, process-based pieces and unique initiatives in media art practice today.

Responsibilities:

The Media Arts Director/Curator reports to the Board of Directors, and is an active participant in the Western Front Management Team, assuming the leadership and responsibility for:

- Ensuring the effective development, operation and sustainability of the Media Arts Program
- Overseeing the implementation of programs, policies and operations on a day-to-day basis
- Curating artist production residencies
- Editing publications
- Developing the vision, policies and plans for the production studios and equipment
- Sharing responsibility with the Management Team for carrying out the policies and regulations of the Western Front, and guiding staff and/or volunteers involved with the core operations or with other Western Front programs

As the ideal candidate, you possess:

- Exemplary knowledge and understanding of contemporary and historical practices in media arts
- A clear understanding of the philosophy and history of the Canadian artist-run centre movement
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Proven financial management experience
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a bustling interdisciplinary environment
- Knowledge of technologies and systems used in a range of media arts practices
- Ability to effectively delegate and supervise staff, volunteers, interns and external contractors
- Familiarity with planning and administrative practices in the arts
- Forward-thinking project management and organizational skills
- Appreciation for consensus-driven, collaborative management processes
- Knowledge of a broad range of issues related to the arts
- Knowledge of the principle funding agencies and prior grant writing experience
- Knowledge of managing publications and print projects
- Mac OS, Microsoft Office, electronic mail and Filemaker Pro

A competitive benefits package is available after the three months probation period is complete. After eight months of employment, four weeks paid vacation may be taken during the period when programs are recessed. An additional ten days paid holiday time may be taken during the December/January holiday period.

The Western Front Society is committed to the principles of Employment Equity and encourages applications from Aboriginal persons, members of a visible minority group or persons with a disability.

Applications containing a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three references, and writing samples, must be received by 4:00 p.m. on May 1, 2009.

Please send applications by post only to:

Media Arts Director/Curator Hiring Committee
Western Front Society
303 East 8th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V5T 1S1
Canada

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Catriona Jeffries Gallery is searching for the position of Associate Curator/International Exhibitions Manager.

The successful candidate will possess the following:
- undergraduate or post graduate education in Art History, Curatorial Studies or related studies
- knowledge of the national and international museum system
- knowledge of the international art market
- experience in curatorial practice
- knowledge of collection management
- knowledge of the history of art in Vancouver and related international histories of contemporary art
- published critical writing
- strong leadership and organizational skills

Closing Date November 15, 2007.
Position available for December 15, 2007.

Interested individuals are asked to submit: current CV, three references, writing samples and detailed letter of interest to the address below by the closing date.

Please submit application to:
Catriona Jeffries
Catriona Jeffries Gallery
274 East 1st Avenue
Vancouver, British Columbia
V5T 1A6 Canada

E-mail: cat_jeffries_gallery -at- telus.net

The first edition of Curating.info Conversations is with Vancouver-based curator, Alissa Firth-Eagland.



Alissa is currently the Director/Curator of Media Art at Western Front. The interview with Alissa covered topics ranging from web 2.0, to relationship-building with artists, to advice for young curators. This interview, the first in the series of e-books that will be released here, is intended to become part of a larger conversation. Comments on the topics raised in this series of e-books are welcomed, and responses may be collected later into a companion e-book.

To create the e-book, I used the DIFFUSION e-book generator, which was developed by artist-led studio and think tank Proboscis. To enjoy your copy of this e-book, simply choose a download link below (depending on what part of the world you are in, you will require either the Letter or A4 formatted version). Once you have downloaded the PDF file, print the e-book, and assemble according to the directions on the last page of the e-book. Then read it, share it, and print another for yourself or a friend!

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