Are you studying contemporary art and want to develop skills to work in an art exhibitions?
Surrey Art Gallery is offering a 16-week placement for a candidate who is a full-time student obtaining a degree in fine arts, art history , curatorial studies, museum studies, and/or a related discipline. This position is designed to provide work experience in gallery curatorial department at one of Canada’s most vibrant visual arts institutions.
The successful candidate will be a motivated, methodical, articulate self-starter with excellent organizational and communication skills, a passion for art and cultural production and able to work independently and as part of a team.
Duties include:
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Assisting with the planning and coordination of upcoming 2017 2018 exhibitions;
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Collaboratively compiling research and developing resources related to these exhibitions;
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Assisting with the archiving of recent exhibition documents;
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Writing and researching for the purposes of cataloguing and interpreting works from the collection (including recently acquired artworks);
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Participating in de-installation and installation of exhibitions
We are seeking an individual who enjoys working in a dynamic environment and thrives in situations requiring meeting deadlines and adapting to change.
Required skills include:
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Knowledge and experience in art exhibition theories and practices;
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Broad knowledge of contemporary art and art history
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Excellent oral and written communication;
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Solid administrative, organizational, interpersonal, and research skills;
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Effective problem-solving skills;
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Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
You also must have:
Cupe 402
City of Surrey
13450 104 Avenue
Surrey, British Columbia
Canada V3T 1V8
