Job Opportunity: Artist-in-Residence / Gallery Assistant

Artist-in-Residence / Gallery Assistant

Position funded though the Young Canada Works Building Careers in Heritage Program.

 

November 12, 2024 - March 29, 2025 (18 weeks)

Full time (30 hours per week) - $19.00 per hour

Application deadline: October 29, 2024 at 11:59pm EST.

 

Hamilton Artists Inc. is seeking an Artist in Residence / Gallery Assistant for an 18-week internship supported through Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Heritage. Visual artists working in all mediums, who are interested in working in the artist-run sector, are invited to apply.

 

This position is a combined artist residency and gallery internship, designed for an emerging artist who has recently graduated from their studies. The successful applicant will split their time between working in the studio and working as a gallery assistant. As part of the residency, the successful candidate will develop a body of work and give a public artist talk and host an open studio session. As Gallery Assistant, they will complete administrative and programming duties relating to the arts centre as assigned. The intern will be supervised by the Artistic Director and Executive Director. While studio work may be completed onsite at Hamilton Artists Inc. (155 James St. N.), gallery assistant duties will be performed both onsite and remotely. The successful applicant must live in Hamilton/surrounding region or be able to commute. All the necessary tools needed for remote work will be provided.

 

An individual will be eligible for an internship funded by the Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Heritage program, if they:

• are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada (non-Canadians holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent resident status are not eligible);
• are legally entitled to work in Canada (have a valid social insurance number);
• are between 16 and 30 years of age inclusively at the start of employment; and 
• are a college or university graduate (certificate, bachelor's, master's or doctorate).

 

Note: Priority will be given to graduates that have not previously participated in YCW internship programs and that are unemployed or underemployed.

 

Qualifications:

1. Currently working as an emerging visual artist practicing in any medium, actively expanding their creative body of work.
2. Recent graduate of a Studio Art, Fine Art, Art History, Curatorial Practice (or equivalent) degree or diploma from a college or university.
3. Computer skills required: proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, social media platforms, Adobe Creative Suite, typing and researching skills. Proficiency with Wordpress, Mailchimp, or QuickBooks is an asset but not mandatory.
4. Intermediate English is required, while other languages are considered an asset.
5. Excellent knowledge of contemporary art and Canadian artist-run centres.
6. Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to write critically.
7. Ability to multitask within a fast-paced environment, autonomously as well as within a team setting.
8. Availability to work various times of the week, including evenings and weekends.
9. Self-driven with excellent time management skills in order to balance self-directed studio time as well as a regular schedule as per gallery hours.

 

To apply, please submit your written documents in one single PDF or Word Document that includes the following:

• Applicant contact information (including full name, address, city, email, phone number)
• Brief description of your artistic practice and current projects (250 words max)
• Artist biography (100 words max.)
• Artist CV or resume (maximum 3 pages)
• Cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experiences pertaining to the gallery assistant aspect of the role; and mentioning your YCWBCH eligibility.
• Alongside your written documents, please include up to 10 jpeg images contextualizing your artistic practice; and/or up to 5 minutes of audio or video (please include Youtube, Vimeo, or SoundCloud links in your single PDF or Word document if applicable).
• Please label all files LAST NAME_FIRST NAME

 

Completed applications can be sent to the Selections Committee at selections@theinc.ca.

 

The Inc. is committed to equity in all aspects of its operations, recognizing that historical and systemic oppressions in our society can cause considerable barriers to accessing equal employment. We encourage applications from members of equity-seeking communities (including, but not limited to): Indigenous, Black, people of colour, refugees, newcomers, immigrants, Two-Spirit, LGBTQI+, gender diverse persons, persons with disabilities, and those on low-incomes or living in poverty.

Please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure you can complete the application or interview process. Please email accommodation requests to executive@theinc.ca.

This position is dependent on funding from the Canadian Heritage Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Heritage (YCW-BCH) program and candidate eligibility is stipulated by Young Canada Works graduate grant guidelines. Candidates must register online through the YCW website HERE.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

—Posted Sep 24, 2024