JOB POSTING
CURATOR OF CONTEMPORARY ART
Campbell River Art Gallery is currently seeking applications from highly motivated and
creative individuals for the position of Curator of Contemporary Art. The successful
candidate will be a dedicated individual with the skill and energy required to steward the
curatorial program of the Gallery.
Competition will be open until an appropriate candidate is found.
JOB IDENTIFICATION
Starting salary of $31.00 per hour
35 hours per week
4 weeks paid vacation
Stipend offered towards BC Healthcare
This is a permanent position, and includes a six-month probationary period
Preferred start date: As soon as possible
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Curator of Contemporary Art at Campbell River Art Gallery is responsible for the
curatorial program of the Gallery, and as such they interface with artists, museum
professionals, the community, and with volunteers.
JOB SUMMARY
The Curator of Contemporary Art is responsible for key aspects of the Gallery’s
contemporary art exhibition program. This involves researching and delivering
exhibitions and related public events within a coherent artistic vision established by the
Executive Director. The Curator of Contemporary Art oversees the exhibition installation
and event programming while also being responsible for the Gallery’s small collection of
contemporary art.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
● Researches, develops, proposes and implements the contemporary art program
(exhibitions, lectures, interpretive events);
● Determines and oversees the installation of art exhibitions;
● Manages the care of the Gallery’s permanent collection of art by exercising best
practices, while working with the Museum – where the collection is stored;
● Identifies, researches and recommends potential funding sources to the Executive
Director;
● Prepares and tracks the exhibition budget;
● Promotes the profile of the Gallery by nurturing relationships with artists, the regional
arts community, appropriate government agencies and peer institutions;
● Works collaboratively and responsively as part of the Gallery staff in a team
environment.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
● Advanced degree in Art History or Curatorial Studies and 1-3 years of relevant curatorial
experience;
● Broad knowledge of contemporary art and artists in British Columbia, across Canada
and beyond;
● Demonstrated record of exhibition development and experience with program
development;
● Working knowledge of the installation process for works of contemporary art;
● Strong planning and organizational skills including the ability to prioritize projects;
● Well-developed research, organizational, interpersonal, written and verbal
communication skills;
● Ability to work collaboratively and a commitment to meeting deadlines;
● Grant writing ability and fundraising skills;
● Experience with budget preparation and working within fixed budgets;
SPECIAL SKILLS
● Proven project-management, and budget creation and monitoring skills;
● Excellent visual acuity and aesthetic judgment abilities;
● Exceptional skills, combined with the capability to inspire others, teamwork and
relationship building:
● Excellent time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
Please send a letter of interest, a detailed CV, and a sample of your critical and/or
professional writing (max 3 pages) to admin@crartgallery.ca with the subject line:
CURATOR OF CONTEMPORARY ART
Candidates will receive an email confirmation when submitting their application via
email. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
ABOUT CAMPBELL RIVER ART GALLERY
The Campbell River Art Gallery is a space for thinking and producing knowledge about
contemporary visual art. We exhibit the work of professional artists from across Canada
in our main gallery and satellite cases with a specific focus on presenting artistic projects
from under-represented positions within contemporary art practice.
The Gallery’s commitment to critical pedagogy is enacted through our public
programming and outreach activities: workshops for adults and youth, school and
community gallery tours (followed by an art activity), artist in the school programs, and
other special events.
Want to work with the CRAG in other ways?