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Curatorial Assistant, Department Arts Global Africa and the Diaspora; Montgomery Collection/Fragments of Epic Memory Exhibition

Temporary Part-Time
Up to 24 hours per week

At the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), it is our Mission to bring people together with art to see, experience and understand the world in new ways. As one of the most distinguished art museums in North America, we celebrate creativity and diversity, advocate for artists and shape the conversation about art in our local and international communities. We connect to the world through collaborative and innovative partnerships which provide opportunities to share fresh ideas and discover new voices.

Our Vision: We will become the imaginative centre of our city and province. We will be welcoming to our visitors, inspiring for our audiences and innovative in the ways we gather people together to create community through art. We will become a preferred cultural partner for artistic visionaries from all over the world.

The AGO is committed to recruiting a diverse and collaborative workforce, who exemplify our mission, vision and values and will thrive in a dynamic environment.

We are seeking a temporary part-time Curatorial Assistant, Department Arts Global Africa and the Diaspora to join our team. The Curatorial Assistant is responsible for a variety of curatorial and administrative tasks including exhibition research, planning, programs and events; managing contacts and correspondence; assisting with the coordination of catalogs, didactic materials, and exhibition documentation; writing and editing exhibition-related copy; and registration activities. In addition, the Curatorial Assistant may have the opportunity to generate original programs and exhibitions.

Our ideal candidate will have:

MA in art history with emphasis in 19th and 20th century Modern and/or Contemporary African Art and the African Diaspora
Comprehensive knowledge of the history of the Circum-Caribbean with an emphasis on the role of colonialism and slavery in the construction of plantation societies, the impact of emancipation, and the social, cultural, economic, and political dynamics of the Caribbean in the post-emancipation period.
Working knowledge of the AGO’s Montgomery Caribbean Photography Collection
Experience and training in handling works on paper and photography in a Gallery or Museum setting
Familiarity with museum operations and collections databases;
A number of years directly related experience working in a curatorial department
Well developed research, organizational, interpersonal, public relations, written and verbal communication skills.
Working knowledge of the installation process for works of art.
Demonstrated experience working with a variety of computer software packages.
Ability to work collaboratively and a commitment to meeting deadlines;

We invite individuals who reflect the diversity of our visitors to apply by visiting our website at www.ago.ca/jobs-and-volunteering.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act & the AGO’s Recruitment & Selection Policy for Staff, a request for accommodation will be considered throughout the hiring process. The Art Gallery of Ontario is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We thank all applicants but must advise that only those selected for interviews will be contacted.