The Vancouver Biennale is a non-profit charitable organization that celebrates art in public space. Each exhibition transforms the urban landscape into an Open Air Museum, creating globally inspired cultural experiences where people live, work, play and transit. The Biennale features internationally renowned and emerging contemporary artists that represent a diversity of cultural perspectives and artistic disciplines including sculpture, new media, performance works and film. We transform the urban landscape into an Open Air Museum, creating unexpected and globally inspired cultural experiences where people live, play, work, and transit. With each exhibition, we demonstrate that great public art is a foundation in creating livable, creatively inspired communities where installations become a social bridge for people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, educational levels and financial wherewithal to come together as neighbours to explore, learn, dialogue, and imagine.

The Vancouver Biennale also creates supporting public programs, events and publications including the award-winning BIG IDEAS Education program, the International Artist Residency Program inspired by Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream”, the CineFest LIVE documentary film festival, and the Tour de Biennale and BIKEnnale arts & culture cycling events.

Job requirements

Languages

English

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Curator Specific Skills

Develop storyline and theme of displays and exhibitions; Co-ordinate the storage of collections and setting-up of displays and exhibitions

Experience

5 years or more

Additional Skills

Supervise technicians, assistants, students or interns, staff or volunteers; Participate in fundraising activities

Specific Skills

Co-ordinate special events

Planning and Management Skills

Prepare, present and manage budgets

Transportation/Travel Information

Valid driver’s licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Attention to detail

Ability to Supervise

Staff in various areas of responsibility; 5-10 people

Work Location Information

Urban area; Various locations

Personal Suitability

Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Reliability