Project Manager, Adult Art Programs and Exhibitions, Quest Art School + Gallery

Quest Art Gallery Space

Project Manager, Adult Art Programs + Exhibitions

Application Deadline: June 27, 2025

Quest Art School + Gallery, a dynamic not-for-profit organization committed to supporting and showcasing the arts in our community, is seeking a Project Manager to lead the execution of a 2-year OTF (Ontario Trillium Foundation) grant-funded initiative. This exciting project will expand our arts exhibition and adult art workshop programs and engage the community through special events.

Position Summary:

The Project Manager will be responsible for the successful planning, coordination, and delivery of expanded visual arts exhibitions and adult workshop programming, working closely with staff, artists, educators, volunteers, and community stakeholders. This role requires both creative and administrative strengths, including curatorial and education program design, artist relations, event coordination, and OTF Grow grant compliance. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a strong background in operating within a not-for-profit organization, curatorial practice and a passion for community arts engagement.

This role reports to the Executive Director of Quest Art School + Gallery.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop and manage an expanded schedule of art exhibitions and adult workshop programs that align with the OTF Grow grant deliverables.
Curate exhibitions for three gallery spaces.
Liaise with local and regional artists and instructors.
Plan and execute a juried art prize exhibition, including call for submissions, jury coordination, and public engagement.
Coordinate an Art Slam community event, managing logistics, promotion, and community outreach.
Foster collaboration with staff, Board of Directors and committees, providing regular updates and involving them in decision-making.
Monthly monitoring of program budgets, timelines, and OTF Grow grant deliverable progress to ensure accountability and success.
Liaise with the Executive Director and the local artist community to build a network.
Liaise with committees for their advisory services.
Support Grant writing initiatives as needed.
Work closely with other team members and units to ensure the smooth execution of exhibitions and adult programs, including collaborating with Quest committees as well as Marketing and Communications, Community Engagement and Programming, and others.

Skills and Experience:

Education: A post-secondary degree in Visual Arts, Curatorial Studies, Arts Administration, or a related field.
Professional Experience: At least 2 years of progressive experience in curatorial work, adult arts programming, and cultural event planning, ideally within a gallery, museum, or nonprofit arts organization.
Communication & Collaboration: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences and stakeholders. Proven experience working collaboratively with staff, board of Directors, committees, artists, and community partners.
Organizational & Project Management Skills: Strong organizational abilities with demonstrated success in managing multiple projects and deadlines. Experience in coordinating exhibitions, public programs, and adult visual art initiatives from concept to completion.
Grant Development: Experience in researching and writing grants.
Additional Assets: Familiarity with equity-focused practices in adult/senior arts programming. Proficiency in digital tools and platforms related to arts administration (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva & Excel).

Compensation:

$40,000 to $45,500 range per year

How to Apply:

All interested applicants can submit their resume and cover letter to info@questart.ca. Please include the job title (Project Manager – Adult Art Programs + Exhibitions) in the subject line.

Application Deadline: June 27, 2025

For additional information or questions, please contact:
Cherie Whiteman
info@questart.ca or 1-705-529-3355