Curator and Head of Engagement, Dunlop Art Gallery, Regina Public Library

At Regina Public Library (RPL), we’re on a mission to provide Regina residents with opportunities to discover, learn and connect in an inclusive, customer-centred, and safe environment — and we could use your help.

Reporting to the Director/Curator, Dunlop Art Gallery, the Curator and Head of Engagement is responsible for managing the permanent collection, curating exhibitions and related programming, as well as the development, implementation, evaluation and supervision of the Dunlop Art Gallery’s educational programs and services for people of all ages. The Curator and Head of Engagement supervises the Dunlop Art Gallery’s Art Educator, Gallery Facilitators, and Gallery Preparator, including recruitment, training, monitoring, and coaching. The Curator and Head of Engagement leads the development of inventive interpretive strategies for exhibition display elements aimed at engaging broad audiences in the enjoyment and understanding of the Dunlop Art Gallery’s exhibitions and related programming.

This is a permanent, full-time position (1.0 FTE).

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Curates exhibitions at Central and Sherwood Village Galleries, including displays of the RPL Permanent Collection across the RPL system.
Supervises, hires, trains, monitors and coaches the Art Educator, Gallery Preparator, and Gallery Facilitator staff.
Envisions and oversees interpretive exhibition strategies, educational and community engagement programs for the Dunlop Art Gallery and RPL, with the goals of enhancing public access to, and understanding and interpretation of the Dunlop Art Gallery’s collections and exhibitions.
Oversees and supervises gallery staff and professional artists in the design, implementation and evaluation of innovative arts education programs that use the artists’ expertise as advisors, artists-in-residence in the library system, and with community partners.
Guides exhibition and display installation in the Dunlop Art Galleries and system-wide displays in coordination with Gallery Preparator, Curators, and other gallery staff.
In collaboration with the Director/Curator, develops long-range goals and objectives for the Dunlop Art Gallery’s educational services to schools, teachers and the general RPL public. Establishes a systematic series of steps to accomplish these goals and objectives over time with clearly articulated benchmarks, whilst also being flexible to community concerns, opportunities and reactions.
Works with selected professional artists (visual and performing) in the design, implementation and evaluation of innovative arts-in-education programs that use the artists’ expertise as advisors, artists-in-residence in schools or library branches, workshop leaders etc. to strengthen the RPL user experience.
Under the supervision of the Director/Curator and in collaboration with Dunlop Art Gallery’s Coordinator of Collections and Digital Engagement, develops and executes an interpretive plan for the Dunlop Art Gallery’s digital media activities, as they relate to education and outreach.
Scheduling gallery tours and supporting Gallery Facilitators in tour development.
Conduct guided tours as needed for internal RPL staff and external stakeholders.
Assists in the preparation, management, and administration of education budgets and statistics. This includes the purchasing of services and payment procedures.
Works with the Director/Curator to determine funding sources for education programming.
In conjunction with the Director/Curator and the Marketing & Communications Unit of the RPL, develops and supervises the production of online and printed materials pertinent to educational programs.
Develops and maintains appropriate contacts with staff across the entire RPL, particularly library branches, peer professional groups, including GAME (Gallery and Museum Engagement) and attends RPL Program Committee meetings, when applicable.
Performs other duties as instructed by the Director/Curator.

Skills and Experience:

Master of Fine Arts degree in Visual Art, Curatorial Studies, Art Education, or related field.
Two or more years of experience with gallery/arts organization, museum education and curatorial experience supplemented with a demonstrated knowledge of contemporary art, art history and museum education theory.
Experience in organizing work and supervising staff. Experience with supervision in a unionized environment could be an asset.
Teaching experience in formal or informal community settings for children and adults.
Experience as an administrator.
Experience working in the cultural sector.
An original thinker who will connect the RPL’s Collection to community-based projects through remarkable and meaningful library branch, off-site, outreach and online learning experiences for children and youth, adults and elders of all abilities.
Demonstrates interest and involvement in the arts, plus a desire to provide all ages with an opportunity to appreciate the visual arts.
A clear sense of initiative, leadership and flexibility.
Strength and mobility to perform required physical duties.
Excellent research, writing/grant writing, public speaking, teaching and organizational skills, and demonstrated proficiency with technology.
An ability to work both independently and cooperatively within a highly creative and small office environment.
A valid Driver’s License is required.

Compensation:

Salary range: $77,153.05 – $91,818.35 per year

Equity and Access:

RPL is a dynamic hub of literacy, lifelong learning, curiosity and new ideas, that contributes to the social and economic vibrancy of Regina. Our core mandate is to create enriching educational experiences for the communities we serve. We embrace diversity and champion access for all, and we are committed to the advancement of Truth and Reconciliation through our activities.

We are on Treaty 4 lands, part of the Great Plains and prairie region. The gallery is committed to connecting with and promotion of the artists and artistic practices that reflect and resonate with our local and regional communities. The Dunlop strives to cultivate meaningful interactions with artists (senior, mid-career, and emerging) and individuals from diverse backgrounds, including from equity deserving groups.

Regina Public Library is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the community that we serve. The Library welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. A satisfactory Criminal Record Check is a condition of employment.

How to Apply:

www.reginalibrary.ca/about/current_opportunities

Application Deadline: Open until filled

For additional information or questions, please contact:
People & Culture
hr@reginalibrary.ca

Dunlop Art Gallery (Central Library, Regina Public Library)
2311 12th Avenue
Regina, SK S4P 0N3
www.reginalibrary.ca/dunlop-art-gallery
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