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    Gallery Manager and Curator - British Columbia, Canada - Alliance for Arts and Culture

    Alliance for Arts and Culture
    Alliance for Arts and Culture British Columbia, Canada

    1 week ago

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    The ACT Arts Centre/Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Arts Council

    The ACT Arts Centre (The ACT), located in the community of Maple Ridge and part of the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD), is the leading provider of engaging, vibrant and excellent Arts Programs, Gallery Exhibitions and Performing Arts Presentations for the growing communities of the region.

    Opened in 2003, the 486-seat theatre, community gallery (1425 sf), studio theatre and instruction studios are home to many cultural and community events, delivering an array of diverse arts and cultural programming and activities to over 80,000 patrons annually.

    The Gallery Manager/Curator is part of the Senior management team with responsibility to plan, execute and evaluate annual programs of visual art exhibitions within the exhibition spaces of The ACT Arts Centre (ACT Gallery and Passagio Gallery), by presenting a balance of emerging and established visual artists from across the Lower Mainland and community groups.

    Additional programming responsibilities include artists talks, workshops, demonstrations, digital initiatives and any other visual art projects that align with The ACT Arts Centre's Mission, Vision and Values of excellence, equity, diversity and inclusion.

    The position will work closely with the Arts Learning Programs Dept.

    to enact educational and community programming in the Visual Arts and serve as an artistic leader and resource to the vibrant artistic community of Maple Ridge.


    Gallery Management/ Curatorial:

    • Execute planned exhibitions for the 24/25 Gallery season (six total), including transport of artwork, installation and de-install

    Planned exhibitions are:
    o Summer biannual Children's-focused exhibition (title TBD);
    o Picturing Ourselves, a portrait n exhibition featuring artists Cara Guri, Gloria Wong, Jake Kimble, Len Pierre, Odera Igbokwe;
    o The Case for Daydreaming 2024, Open call Juried Exhibition;
    o Celebration (working title), featuring select members of Clay for You Korean Pottery Group;
    o Garibaldi Art Club biannual exhibition (title TBD)


    • Plan, organize, research, coordinate and execute the 25/26 season of exhibitions (five) in The ACT Gallery and elsewhere in The ACT, with engaging and varied visual art exhibitions that increase awareness, knowledge and enjoyment of the visual arts. Hands-on management working with artists, guest writers/curators to create interpretive materials and install and strike exhibitions.
    • Plan and organize opening receptions for exhibitions.
    • Promote knowledge and increase visual literacy through presentations, demonstrations, lectures and tours, including collaborating closely with the Arts Learning Programs Manager to develop and deliver school programs and materials.
    • Continue to develop The ACT Gallery's strong relationship with artists, community groups, visual arts organizations and with other gallery professionals through attending openings, seminars and in collaborative projects.
    • Execute policies and procedures around exhibitions, call for entries, proposals and related documentation.
    • Oversee recruitment, training and scheduling of docent and other volunteers staff for gallery.
    • Ensure security and care of exhibited artwork in the spaces and adherence to public and employee safety protocols in the Gallery.
    • Supervise and manage Gallery staff (PT Artistic Administrator(s), volunteers and docents) including overseeing the operations, policies & procedures, inventory, budget, social media promotion and relationships with artists for the Art Gallery Gift Shop.
    • Contribute to promotional material developed by the Marketing Department that aligns with The ACT's brand and strategic engagement goals.
    Administrative


    • Enact execution of programming and Strategic Plans for the Gallery
    • Prepare and manage departmental annual budget
    • Monitor and oversee recording of gallery visitors
    • Research and recommend appropriate grant proposals supporting visual arts
    • Serve on the City of Maple Ridge Public Arts Committee and other ad hoc committees as required related to the promotion and support of visual art in Maple Ridge.
    • Manage accurate record retention, including developing and maintaining Visual Arts promotional contact list
    • Other duties and projects as assigned
    BA or equivalent education in art or art history, museum or curatorial studies or related field.


    • 1-2 years of progressive experience in the delivery of curatorial visual art programming and project management, including directly working with artists.
    • Solid administration skills including budgeting, promotion and production.
    • Knowledge and experience with public and educational gallery programs and in Public Art Policy and Development a major asset.
    • Ability to work with and embrace diversity in personalities, backgrounds and cultures.
    • Commitment to engaging with and building community networks.

    Proficiency using MS Office:
    Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams,


    • No phone calls please – only those short-listed for interviews will be contacted.

    The Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Arts Council and ACT Arts Centre is committed to upholding the values of excellence, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our visual arts, performing, learning, volunteering and work environments.

    We welcome applicants who will work respectfully and constructively with differences among a broad spectrum of employees and members of the community.

    Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
    Elektra Women's Choir

    Organization:
    The ACT Arts Centre/Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Arts Council

    The BC Alliance for Arts + Culture is honoured to work on the traditional, unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, and 240 other Indigenous communities across BC.

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