Curatorial Intern at the StFX Art Gallery
- Program stream:
- Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Heritage
- Job title:
- Curatorial Intern at the StFX Art Gallery
- Organization name:
- StFX Art Gallery
- Job location:
- Antigonish, Nova Scotia
- Length of assignment:
- 2024-09-03 to 2025-03-29 (30 weeks)
- Hourly wage:
- $25.00
$25.00 per hour, 7 hrs per day, 35 hours per week, 30 weeks beginning Sept. 3, 2024, and ending Mar. 29, 2025.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information for 3 references to Dr. Andrea Terry, Director, StFX Art Gallery, aterry@stfx.ca, by July 15, 5 pm AT.
The StFX Art Gallery is seeking a recent graduate for its 2024-25 Curatorial Internship. Working closely with the Director, the Intern will play a key role in the gallery's administration and delivery of programming. First, they will assist in curatorial planning, installation, and programming. Second, they will work on the documentation, storage, and preservation of the permanent collection. Interns will be given the opportunity to work on exhibition planning and design (online and in the gallery), curatorial writing, publication coordination, and public programming.
Candidates must have graduated from a recognized post-secondary institution and ideally have knowledge of contemporary museum and curatorial practices through study in Fine Arts, History, Sociology, or Anthropology programs. Basic computer skills are required and a working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite applications, particularly Photoshop, would be an asset, although the StFX Art Gallery can provide training and experience in these areas. Priority will be given to recent graduates of St. Francis Xavier University.
This position is funded by the Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Heritage Program and St. Francis Xavier University.
Applicants must be recent post-secondary graduates between the ages of 16 and 30, and Canadian citizens or permanent residents entitled to work in Canada. Non-Canadian students holding a temporary work visa or awaiting permanent resident status are not eligible to apply under the terms of the YCW program.
Closing date for applications is 5 p.m. (AT) on July 15, 2024. To apply, please submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information for 3 references to Dr. Andrea Terry, Director, StFX Art Gallery, at aterry@stfx.ca. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
StFX is located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People.
StFX is seeking candidates who are committed to contributing to our priorities of equity, diversity, and inclusion. A demonstrated ability in fostering a climate of inclusion and cultural safety is a strong asset. Preference will be given to applicants who bring lived experience of historically excluded groups.
We are also committed to the elimination of barriers to participation for persons with disabilities. Should you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at hr@stfx.ca or 902-867-5038.