Curator of Indigenous & Contemporary Art, Winnipeg Art Gallery – Qaumajuq

Lita Fontaine, Mom, 1998, found objects, acrylic paint, montage, 91.5 x 102.5 cm. Collection of the Winnipeg Art Gallery. Gift of the artist, 2017-526

Job Opportunity:
Curator of Indigenous & Contemporary Art
Winnipeg Art Gallery – Qaumajuq

Reporting to the Head of Collections & Exhibitions, the Curator of Indigenous & Contemporary Art is responsible for the care, research, interpretation and exhibition of Indigenous & Contemporary works of art, produced after 1970, and for the contributions to knowledge in the field.

Application reviews will begin mid-November.

Typical Duties

Research, administer, maintain and develop Indigenous & Contemporary collections and acquisitions
Communicate the cultural and aesthetic value of collections and exhibitions
Provide informed physical access to the Indigenous & Contemporary collection
Project manage all aspects of exhibition and catalogue production including budgets
Research, write, and edit didactics and essays for exhibitions and publications
Provide supplementary exhibition and collections content for education and communications purposes
Provide all necessary curatorial materials for funding requests and grant applications
Oversee contract employees, student interns, and volunteers
Propose, promote, and organize exhibition touring programs
Advise and strategize on overall in house and travelling exhibition program plan including budgets
Advise and contribute to the drafting of policies related to the collections and exhibitions
Establish and maintain contact with artists, peers, dealers, collectors, government agencies
Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Master’s degree in Art History
Minimum 5 years’ experience in the area of Indigenous & Contemporary Art
Superior ability in written and oral expression at an academic level and a demonstrated publishing record
Experience in project management
Knowledge of funding requirements and the relevant agencies

Assets