Director/Curator

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Access Gallery is Seeking a Director/Curator

Institution: Access Gallery
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Contract: Full-time, one-year initial term (expected 3–5 year renewal)
Work Schedule: 35 hours/week, flexible
Salary: $58,000–$61,000 per year + benefits
Deadline: April 15, 2026

The Access Gallery, an artist-run centre founded in 1991, invites applications for a Director/Curator to lead the organization’s artistic vision and operational management. The Director/Curator will oversee curatorial programming, public engagement, exhibitions, publications, and fundraising while collaborating with the Board of Directors to implement Access’ 2025–2030 strategic plan, emphasizing inclusive programming, capacity building, and revenue diversification.

Responsibilities

Operational

Research and write grants; secure funding from municipal, provincial, and federal bodies
Manage organizational budgets and oversee fiscal matters
Recruit, train, and manage staff, interns, and volunteers
Oversee communications, public relations, and outreach

Curatorial

Develop and implement artistic vision
Curate exhibitions and public programming (talks, performances, readings, etc.)
Develop programming partnerships and collaborations
Oversee production of publications

Leadership

Steward and grow donor base
Collaborate with the Board on strategic plan, annual auction, and fundraising initiatives
Support equity, accessibility, and anti-oppressive practices in governance and programming

Requirements

Advanced degree in fine arts, curatorial studies, art history, visual culture, or equivalent experience
Minimum two years in a public art gallery, artist-run centre, or similar cultural institution
Proven grant writing and fundraising experience
Strong writing, editorial, and curatorial skills, including publication experience
Experience with budgeting, financial oversight, and administrative systems
Excellent organizational, project, and time management skills
Leadership experience and collaborative team management
Knowledge of contemporary art practices and Canadian artist-run culture (Vancouver experience an asset)
Additional assets: editorial/publication production, fundraising/donor relations, graphic design, digital communication