AMP: Artists' Meeting Place and Resource Collective

The Banff Centre
Seeking Director,
Visual Arts and Walter Phillips Gallery
Application deadline: September 10, 2012

www.banffcentre.ca

The Banff Centre is looking for a dynamic Director, Visual Arts and Walter Phillips Gallery

The Opportunity
The Banff Centre is looking for a dynamic Director, Visual Arts and Walter
Phillips Gallery to envision, lead and manage the implementation of all
Visual Arts programming at The Banff Centre, including the studio residency
program, Walter Phillips Gallery, and the Banff International Curatorial
Institute.

Position Objectives
. Leads the Visual Arts department, envisioning a compelling future
for programs that meets the ambitions laid out in the overall strategic plan
of The Banff Centre
. Develops new programming of a high artistic caliber that meets the
needs of Canadian and international artists in the 21st century and
increases the reach of our nationally and internationally renowned programs
. Creates an environment where artists can experiment and push
creative boundaries to build on existing artistic knowledge and facilitate
personal growth and development
Responsibilities
. Oversees a group of onsite staff with expertise in studio
facilitation across artistic disciplines, curatorial research, exhibit
preparation and production, publications, and collections management
. Draws on his/her own network of contacts within the visual arts
community to form a roster of exceptional sessional creative faculty
. Ensures the Walter Phillips Gallery's reputation is enhanced as an
institution of artistic excellence so that it is positioned at the forefront
of contemporary art
. Responsible for the Banff International Curatorial Institute, which
supports research and professional development opportunities in the
curatorial field
Qualifications
. Has excellent knowledge of current art practice and a comprehensive
understanding of art education and professional development at the
post-secondary level
. Displays familiarity with funding sources to identify and support
the application for grant opportunities
. Possesses at minimum a master's degree in Art History, Curatorial
Studies, Fine Arts, or a related field
. Has worked at least 5 years in a leadership role in a visual arts
context
. Demonstrates knowledge of and has at least 5 years' experience with
all aspects of collections management
Application Process
If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please submit your
application online via The Banff Centre careers website before September 10,
2012.

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