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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;text-align:center;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"" align="center"><span style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style""></span><span style="font-family:arial black,sans-serif"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;text-align:center;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"" align="center"><span style="font-family:arial black,sans-serif">K</span><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(56,57,55);background:white">ootenay Gallery of Art, History and Science Society</span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(56,57,55);background:white"><span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;text-align:center;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"" align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(56,57,55);background:white"><span> </span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;text-align:center;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"" align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(56,57,55);background:white">Curator – Job <span>Opportunity</span><span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;text-align:center;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"" align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(56,57,55);background:white"><span> </span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman""><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(56,57,55);background:white">Are you interested in working in a fun and
artistic work environment? Kootenay Gallery of Art, History and Science Society
is looking for a permanent part time Gallery Curator to oversee the
development, coordination, and administration of all aspects of the Gallery’s
ongoing exhibitions. <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman""><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(56,57,55);background:white">The ideal candidate would have an academic
background in a field related to the position, excellent written and verbal
communication, team working skills, and a passion for the arts. <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman""><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(56,57,55);background:white">Reporting directly to the Executive Director
the Curator would ultimately include the efficient and smooth operation and
planning of yearly exhibits including:<span> </span><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;line-height:19.5pt;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman""><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol;color:rgb(50,50,50)"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(50,50,50)">Research,
development, and implementation of the annual exhibitions schedule for
temporary exhibitions in the two galleries<span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(50,50,50)">Fabrication,
installation, and disassembling of exhibits including:<span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(51,51,51)" lang="EN-CA">Develop storylines and themes and
organize displays and exhibitions<span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(51,51,51)" lang="EN-CA">Coordinate the storage of collections
and the setting up of displays and exhibitions<span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(51,51,51)" lang="EN-CA">Oversee the conservation, display and
circulation of collections<span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(50,50,50)">Work
with contract personnel (guest curators) as appropriate<span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(50,50,50)">Develop
and oversee exhibition programs that extend exhibition impact<span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(50,50,50)">Ensure
a high level of quality and professionalism in the presentation of all
exhibitions and interpretive materials<span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(50,50,50)">Build
and maintain positive relationships with local and regional artists<span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(56,57,55);background:white">Research and write material such as curator statements,
essays, grants, etc. </span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(50,50,50)"><span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(50,50,50)">Liaise
with artists and volunteers<span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(56,57,55);background:white">Assist in reports and grant writing</span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(50,50,50)"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-ListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;line-height:150%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:150%;font-family:Symbol;color:rgb(56,57,55)" lang="EN-CA"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial" lang="EN-CA">Oversee
exhibition promotions and collaborate with the Executive Director in preparing
exhibition budgets and grant applications<span style="color:rgb(56,57,55);background:white"><span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-ListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;line-height:150%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:150%;font-family:Symbol;color:rgb(56,57,55)" lang="EN-CA"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial" lang="EN-CA">Assist
in ensuring exhibition reporting requirements are met in a timely and
professional manner<span style="color:rgb(56,57,55);background:white"><span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-ListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;line-height:150%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:150%;font-family:Symbol;color:rgb(56,57,55)" lang="EN-CA"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial" lang="EN-CA">Available
to work a varied work schedule <span>and
additional hours</span> based on operational demands that may include
day, weekend, and/or evening shifts<span style="color:rgb(56,57,55);background:white"><span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-ListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;line-height:150%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri"><span style="font-family:Symbol;color:rgb(56,57,55)" lang="EN-CA"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(56,57,55);background:white" lang="EN-CA">Other duties as required<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;background:white;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman""><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(50,50,50)">Assets:<span></span></span></b></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(50,50,50)">An
academic background in art education, studio art, and/or art history<span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(56,57,55);background:white">Experience with an electronic accounting program and Desktop
Publishing</span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(50,50,50)"><span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(50,50,50)">Experience
with arts programming<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;line-height:19.5pt;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman""><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol;color:rgb(50,50,50)"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(50,50,50)">Strong
social media skills<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman""><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(56,57,55);background:white">Hours –
15 to 22.5 hours per week<span> </span><span></span></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman""><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(56,57,55);background:white">Salary –
$22.00 - $24.00 per hour<span></span></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman""><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(56,57,55);background:white">Start
Date – ASAP<span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman""><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(56,57,55);background:white">Some evening and weekend work may be required.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman""><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(56,57,55);background:white"><span> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;background:white;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman""><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(50,50,50);border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">How to Apply<br>
</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(50,50,50)">Send your resume and
cover letter by email to: <span><span style="border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in"><a href="mailto:kootenaygallery@telus.net">kootenaygallery@telus.net</a></span></span>. (Please write
“<span style="border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">Gallery Curator Position” in the subject line.)</span><span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;background:white;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman""><b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(50,50,50);border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">Deadline for Applications</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(50,50,50)"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;background:white;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman""><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(50,50,50)">February 28, 2023 12:00
PM <a name="_GoBack"></a>(noon) PST</span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(56,57,55);background:white"><span></span></span></p>
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<font size="2"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="margin:0px">Kootenay Gallery of Art acknowledges that the Gallery resides
on the traditional unceded territory of the Sinixt, We recognize the territory is home to the Métis and many diverse indigenous people.</span></span></span></font></p></div><div><br></div></div></div></div></div>