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Curatorial Research Assistant

Program stream:
Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations
Job title:
Curatorial Research Assistant
Organization name:
MacKenzie Art Gallery
Job location:
Regina, Saskatchewan
Length of assignment:
2017-06-05 to 2017-08-25 (12 weeks)
Hourly wage:
$15.50

MACKENZIE ART GALLERY
engaging people in transformative experiences of the world through art

Job Title: Curatorial Research Assistant

Department: Curatorial

Status: Full Time, Casual/Hourly Term June 5, 2017 – August 25, 2017 Non-Union Position (35 hours / week or 7 hours / day) Funded through Young Canada Works.

Primary Purpose: The Curatorial Research Assistant position is designed to assist students in gaining the exhibition research, writing and production skills necessary for curatorial research and/or assistant curator positions in contemporary art galleries and museums and contribute to further employment in the heritage sector. Past students have gone to graduate work and curatorial positions nationally and internationally.

Nature of Work: The mission of the MacKenzie Art Gallery is to engage people in transformative experiences in the world through art. The Curatorial Department plays an integral role in the delivery of this mission by leading the research, development, and organization of curatorial activities related to exhibitions, publications, public programs and acquisitions. Reporting to the Head Curator, the Curatorial Research Assistant will assist the Curators of the Gallery with on-going research in preparation for upcoming exhibitions

Accountabilities:

• Ongoing research in preparation for the following upcoming exhibitions and curatorial programs:
o Dana Claxton: Sioux – immersive video installation
o Sarain Stump – multi-disciplinary
o Grand Western Canadian Screen Shop 50th Anniversary – limits of screen-printing technology while producing work with a wide range of Canadian Artists
o Victor Cicansky: A Retrospective – five decades of sculpture
o Initiative for Indigenous Futures - – IIF will encourage and enable artists, academics, youth and elders to image how we and our communities will look in the future through workshops, residencies, symposia, and archive/exhibition.
o Joan Miro – paintings and prints

Qualifications - Education: A post-secondary student, preferably in the third or fourth year in the BA or BFA program in Art or Art History.

Skills: Exhibition research, writing, and production skills necessary for curatorial research; highly organized and self-motivated; ability to prioritize deadlines; strong team player with the ability to work independently, collaboratively, and within a team environment; exceptional written communications skills; must be between 16 and 30 years of age; must be registering as a full-time post-secondary student (intending to return to full-time studies).

Salary Information: $15.50 / hour (Non-Union)

HOW TO APPLY
Please apply no later than Monday, April 10, 2017, 4:30 PM.

Email: jackie.lindenbach@mackenzieartgallery.ca
Please include “Curatorial Research Assistant” in the subject line of all applications sent via email.

MacKenzie Art Gallery
Attn: Jackie Lindenbach, Director of Finance & Operations
3475 Albert Street
Regina, SK S4S 6X6

Inquiries regarding this position can be directed to Jackie Lindenbach, Director of Finance & Operations, at (306) 584-4250 ext. 4275. The successful candidate must submit a satisfactory Criminal Record Check prior to employment. The MacKenzie Art Gallery is committed to maintaining an inclusive culture and building a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

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