The Banff Centre is looking for a Director. Canada

Deadline: September 10, 2012.

The Opportunity

The Banff Centre is looking for a dynamic Director, Visual Arts and Walter Phillips Gallery to envision, lead and manage the implementation of all Visual Arts programming at The Banff Centre, including the studio residency program, Walter Phillips Gallery and the Banff International Curatorial Institute.

Position Objectives

• Leads the Visual Arts department, envisioning a compelling future for programs that meets the ambitions laid out in the overall strategic plan of the Centre
• Develops new programming of a high artistic caliber that meets the needs of Canadian and international artists in the 21st century and increases the reach of our nationally and internationally renowned programs
• Creates an environment where artists can experiment and push creative boundaries to build on existing artistic knowledge and facilitate personal growth and development

Responsibilities

• Oversees a group of onsite staff with expertise in studio facilitation across artistic disciplines, curatorial research, exhibit preparation and production, publications, and collections management
• Draws on his/her own network of contacts within the visual arts community to form a roster of exceptional sessional creative faculty
• Ensures the Walter Phillips Gallery’s reputation is enhanced as an institution of artistic excellence so that it is positioned at the forefront of contemporary art
• Responsible for the Banff International Curatorial Institute, which supports research and professional development opportunities in the curatorial field

 Qualifications

• Has excellent knowledge of current art practice and a comprehensive understanding of art education and professional development at the post-secondary level
• Displays familiarity with funding sources to identify and support the application for grant opportunities
• Possesses at minimum a master’s degree in Art History, Curatorial Studies, Fine Arts or a related field
• Has worked at least 5 years in a leadership role in a visual arts context
• Demonstrates knowledge of and has at least 5 years’ experience with all aspects of collections management

Special Requirements

• Candidates offered a position with the Centre, in this capacity, will be required to obtain a criminal record check through the local R.C.M.P. detachment, verifying a clear record before a final job offer can be made
• This position requires flexibility in schedule, working occasional weekends and evenings
• Travel is required

Employment Terms & Benefits

• This is a permanent salaried Management/ PSP position, subject to a 12 month probationary period, based on 37.5 hours per week
• Salary commensurate with level of education and experience
• The Banff Centre offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to all of its full time salaried employees. For more information please visit our benefits page.

Application Process

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please submit your application online via The Banff Centre careers website before September 10, 2012.