Gallery Curator

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Lake Country Art Gallery

Deadline: 15 June 2025
Location: Lake Country, British Columbia, Canada
Contract: Part-time (approx. 80 hours/month; 960 hours/year)
Salary: $26,400 CAD annually; additional hours for special projects paid hourly by agreement

The Lake Country Art Gallery seeks a part-time Curator responsible for planning and implementing exhibitions, working closely with the Executive Director. The gallery hosts around eight exhibitions yearly, showcasing a diverse range of local to national artists, with a mandate to engage and enrich the community through inclusive, contemporary programming.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop exhibition plans, originate concepts, and respond to exhibition opportunities.
Manage Calls for Artists and communications with artists.
Schedule exhibition timelines, including openings and deliveries, in consultation with the Executive Director.
Provide annual and detailed exhibition plans to the Board.
Prepare promotional materials and collaborate on marketing efforts.
Organize artist talks and public events linked to exhibitions.
Lead the Gallery Preparation and Installation Committees, ensuring proper handling and installation of artworks.
Oversee creation of exhibition interpretative materials (labels, brochures, catalogues).
Coordinate opening receptions with the Friends of the Gallery Committee.

Qualifications:

Degree in Fine Arts, Curatorial, Museum Studies, or related field.
Strong writing, computer literacy, and interpersonal skills.
Curatorial experience in visual arts preferred.
Familiarity with website platforms (Weebly, WordPress) and community or non-profit arts experience considered assets.