Internationally recognized for its award-winning programs, Surrey Art Gallery shows all forms of contemporary art by local, national, and international artists, including digital and audio art. Our programs include artist talks, tours, and multiple art making and learning opportunities with artists, educators, and other specialists.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Union - CUPE Local 402 - Regular Full-Time
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Curator of Education develops and guides programs, as well as leads a team of dedicated art educators who engage children, youth, and adults in lifelong learning through contemporary art. Areas of focus for this position include:
- Volunteer Programs: learning and education for hundreds of volunteers supporting events, art workshops and camps, school programs (docents), family programs (youth docents), and the Gallery library;
- School Programs: K-12 teacher and school programs and resources that extend the learning of exhibitions through curriculum connections at the Gallery and offsite in classrooms through tours and workshops, specialized tours and workshops for those new to the community and post-secondary groups;
- Family Programs: onsite and offsite learning and artmaking initiatives for children with their families and friends with art educators, including supporting diverse learners through sensory friendly spaces and resources; and
- Indigenous Art Education Initiatives: onsite and offsite learning, artmaking, and workshops to enhance learning of contemporary artwork by Indigenous artists in the Gallery and Public Art collections, as well as new pilots; as well as
- Integrated and specialized youth initiatives, and
- Library services and resources.
Each of these areas include invitations to interact with artists and the artistic process and are welcoming forums for shared conversations about issues and ideas important to us.
We’re looking for:
- A creative leader that informs and articulates the Gallery’s strategic direction, and can guide the planning, implementation, evaluation, and growth of its education programs;
- A skilled collaborator who inspires and motivates the Gallery education team, as well as a detail-oriented administrator who can manage budgets, write grants, and supervise staff;
- An experienced educator and community facilitator who listens effectively, understands the value of conversations, and is committed to building strong relationships between individuals and organizations; and
- A lifelong learner passionate about contemporary art and art museum education, who finds ways to actively share knowledge.
- University or college level graduation in a related discipline.
- Three - Five years of progressively responsible experience in the delivery of professional cultural programs including experience in facility management.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
- Must have technical experience and expertise applicable to the specific position, for example, the delivery of art education, community engagement, and team management, preferably within an art gallery or art museum context.
Applicants under consideration will be required to consent to a Police Information Check/Vulnerable Sector Check.
Those interested in learning more can contact Surrey Art Gallery at artgallery@surrey.ca.
Competitive.
