The Banff Centre is looking for a Director

Application deadline: September 10, 2012

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The Banff Centre is looking for a dynamic Director, Visual Arts and Walter Phillips Gallery

The Opportunity
The Banff Centre is looking for a dynamic Director, Visual Arts and Walter Phillips Gallery to envision, lead and manage the implementation of all Visual Arts programming at The Banff Centre, including the studio residency program, Walter Phillips Gallery, and the Banff International Curatorial Institute.

Position Objectives

• Leads the Visual Arts department, envisioning a compelling future for programs that meets the ambitions laid out in the overall strategic plan of The Banff Centre
• Develops new programming of a high artistic caliber that meets the needs of Canadian and international artists in the 21st century and increases the reach of our nationally and internationally renowned programs
• Creates an environment where artists can experiment and push creative boundaries to build on existing artistic knowledge and facilitate personal growth and development

Responsibilities

• Oversees a group of onsite staff with expertise in studio facilitation across artistic disciplines, curatorial research, exhibit preparation and production, publications, and collections management
• Draws on his/her own network of contacts within the visual arts community to form a roster of exceptional sessional creative faculty
• Ensures the Walter Phillips Gallery’s reputation is enhanced as an institution of artistic excellence so that it is positioned at the forefront of contemporary art
• Responsible for the Banff International Curatorial Institute, which supports research and professional development opportunities in the curatorial field

Qualifications

• Has excellent knowledge of current art practice and a comprehensive understanding of art education and professional development at the post-secondary level
• Displays familiarity with funding sources to identify and support the application for grant opportunities
• Possesses at minimum a master’s degree in Art History, Curatorial Studies, Fine Arts, or a related field
• Has worked at least 5 years in a leadership role in a visual arts context
• Demonstrates knowledge of and has at least 5 years’ experience with all aspects of collections management

Application Process
If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please submit your application online via The Banff Centre careers website before September 10, 2012.