Artipedia - Call for Entries

Two deadlines: October 20, 2006 and April 20, 2007

The Rails End Gallery and Arts Centre is a year round public art gallery and creative gathering space, located in the refurbished 1868 Victoria Railway station in Haliburton, Ontario. As a public, non-profit institution reflecting and serving the public interest, we have two main functions; to exhibit art and to cultivate an understanding and appreciation of it through dynamic, accessible public programming.

We present a balanced schedule of exhibits which introduce a variety of arts practices, media, and techniques; impact perceptions; highlight diversity; provoke discussion and heighten awareness of the work of local, regional and national artists.

Exhibits in the 860 s.f Highland Room run for 4-6 weeks. We invite proposals from artists working in any media. Member artists may also apply for exhibitions in our Members’ Gallery.

Your proposal will include:

* Artist Statement - Ideally, your statement will address a clear body of work that centres on a theme or question. Links between subject matter, your choice of medium and your philosophy should be highlighted.
* Current resume or CV,
* 10 -20 examples of recent artist’s work on slide or disc, labelled to correspond with support materials list,
* Support materials list which includes title of each work, date, medium and size of work,
* A paragraph describing how the artist might incorporate public or educational programming
* Self-addressed stamped envelope for return of results and materials.

Send to:
Rails End Gallery & Arts Centre, 23 York Street, POB 912 Haliburton, Ontario
Contact: Laurie Jones, Executive Director 705-457-2330 hhgfa.railsend@on.aibn.com

Position Postings: Curatorial Assistants (2) /Blackwood Gallery

One position at 100%, 5 days per week (12 month non-renewable term)
One position at 40%, (11 month non-renewable term)

Blackwood Gallery, University of Toronto at Mississauga

PURPOSE

Under general supervision of the Gallery Curator, the incumbents are responsible for providing a variety of administrative and clerical services for the Blackwood Gallery (including but not limited to photocopying, filing, database maintenance, arranging meetings, minute taking and general reception duties). The incumbents will also assist with: outreach initiatives both on and off campus; marketing and promoting events; liaising with student organizations; becoming familiar with exhibition pieces and cultural affairs events; assisting with event preparation and management; overseeing gallery attendant and volunteers’ schedules; preparing shipping and receiving art works; hanging and lighting art works and maintaining physical aspects of the gallery space.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

* Education Undergraduate degree with emphasis in the visual arts or equivalent combination of education and experience
* Experience Minimum one year of clerical experience. Previous art gallery experience and knowledge of contemporary art required.
* Other Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Dreamweaver, database programs, email, internet and desktop publishing. Direct experience with installing contemporary art would be a definite asset.
* Ability to work to deadlines under pressure; excellent interpersonal, organizational and oral and written communication skills; team player; ability to work with minimal supervision; flexible; attention to detail.

Deadline: Friday, October 13, 2006, 5 pm

Position Title: Curatorial Assistant (2)/Blackwood Gallery
Department: Institute for Communication and Culture (ICC), University of Toronto at Mississauga

Please submit Resume, Cover letter, and support material concerning University of Toronto Position Posting No. 28232 (100%) or 30223 (40%) (by fax, hard copy or email) to:

Veronica Brown. HR Generalist
Human Resource Services
University of Toronto at Mississauga
3359 Mississauga Rd. N.
Room 157, North Building
Mississauga, ON L5L 1C6
Fax (905) 828-5472
E: hrserv@utm.utoronto.ca

The University of Toronto thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those applicants considered for a job posting will be contacted.