Senior Curator, Contemporary Calgary
CONTEMPORARY CALGARY
Contemporary Calgary (C) is a vital new non-collecting institution playing a key role in building a world-class city by showcasing and engaging with the most exceptional and innovative visual art and artists of our time.
SENIOR CURATOR
This position is responsible for all aspects of the exhibition program at Contemporary Calgary. The Senior Curator, working in close collaboration with the Director and CEO and the Associate Curator, establishes C’s curatorial thrust and defines a multi-year program of exhibitions and public activities that inspires, engages and enthralls.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Develops a multi-year plan of exhibitions, publications, public programs and activities that support C’s mandate to promote modern and contemporary art to the public.
Organises and curates exhibitions, writes catalogue essays and other texts as required to support the program.
Oversees, manages and mentors the Associate Curator and other front line staff (gallery attendants, “animators”) to ensure the successful delivery of the annual program.
Develops, oversees and monitors the annual exhibition and public programming budget and ensures that costs are contained and efficiencies realized throughout the annual fiscal cycle.
Develops, nurtures and maintains relationships with artists, curators, visual arts professionals and organisations in Alberta, Canada and abroad.
Develops and delivers key note addresses, lectures and presentations to a wide variety of public participants.
Participates in and represents C in curatorial forums, symposia and other activities.
Is an active, credible and consistent participant in the cultural and visual arts environment in Alberta and in Canada.
Collaborates with the Director and CEO, the Board of Directors and staff to ensure that C’s policies and procedures reflect and support best practice in the field.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
The Senior Curator reports to the Director and CEO.
QUALIFICATIONS
Masters degree in art history, curatorial practice and museology or equivalent.
Substantial record of achievement and delivery of extensive exhibition programs in the context of a public art gallery or exhibition space.
Understanding of Canadian art practice with a focus on Western Canadian experience.
Ability to work effectively in a small team in the context of a growing organisation – and ability to drive an ambitious program in the context of resource limitations.
Superior presentation and writing skills with an ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences.
Ability to work under pressure with tight and varying deadlines and to adapt a work plan accordingly. Flexibility, creativity and imagination are also key criteria for this role.
For more information or to submit your application, please contact Pierre Arpin: 403 770 1351 or pierre.arpin@contemporarycalgary.com
Closing date for applications is Monday, May 16, 2016
