Programming Coordinator. The New Gallery (TNG). Calgary ,Canada.
Deadline: 5pm on September 7, 2012
The New Gallery (TNG), Calgary’s original artist-run centre, is seeking a staff member to take on the Programming Coordinator role (15 month contract).
Established in 1975, TNG is a publicly funded, not-for-profit society dedicated to the presentation and promotion of contemporary art in Calgary. In over its more than 37 years as an organization, TNG has exhibited the work of hundreds of local, national, and international artists.
The Programming Coordinator has three main responsibilities 1) to oversee and coordinate all regular TNG programming activities and special events and 2) install and strike main space and +15 window space exhibitions in conjunction with or as per artist’s instructions 3) act as a standing advisor to TNG’s Programming Selection Committee.
Candidates for this position should have experience in the arts and/or artist-run culture. The successful applicant will have a degree in Visual Arts, Art History, or the equivalent, be passionate about the Calgary arts community, a strong interest in and knowledge of contemporary art, highly organized, and have strong writing and communication skills. A current driver’s license and on-going access to a vehicle is also required.
Specific duties may include:
- Manage all communications with artists regarding programming/submissions and preparation of exhibition contracts.
- Arrange all equipment needs for exhibiting artists.
- Arrange for timely shipping, receipt, packing and unpacking of artwork.
- Document all exhibitions/events.
- Archiving active and inactive materials pertaining to programming and submissions.
- Regularly repair/paint walls and clean both exhibition spaces.
- Maintain and order all necessary supplies, tools and equipment required for Gallery programming.
- Oversee the opening, closing and security of the Main Space facility.
- Assist with research, writing and editing of all project and operational grant applications.
- Working with artists for catalogues and essays for all main space exhibitions.
- Prepare and distribute media releases and other print and digital promotional material.
- Attend TNG events and participate in fundraisers.
- Act as a liaison between the Gallery, the media and the community-at-large.
- Represent TNG on panels, lectures and at other public forums, as required.
- Contribute to the design, proofing, production and distribution of all TNG Press publications and the e-flux journal.
- Attend monthly Board of Directors meetings.
- Attend occasional meetings with the President, HR Committee plus vision meetings, committee meetings and workshops, as required.
- Provide the BoD with accurate monthly reports concerning the Programming Coordinator’s activities in regards to the Gallery.
- Provide input on growth, challenges and changes in the Gallery.
Compensation for this position includes salary and benefits, with the rate of pay commensurate with the successful applicant’s experience and skills. Individuals interested in this position should submit a letter of application, CV, and the names, email addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references to the attention of the TNG Hiring Committee by (1) email to info@thenewgallery.org (preferred method of receipt); (2) fax to Su Strang at 403-290-1714; or (3) mail to:
Su Strang
The New Gallery
212, 100 – 7th Ave SW
Calgary, AB T2P 0W4
RE: Programming Coordinator
The letter of application should address the responsibilities, qualifications, and experiences listed for the position.
TNG is an equal opportunity employer, and is interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who are representative of the Province’s diversity.
Website: http://www.thenewgallery.org/careers
