Calgary Gallery Assistant (2 positions available)
Application Deadline: May 2, 2025
Ideal Start Date: May 15th - 9 week position
Hours: 30 hours per week Wed – Saturday
Pay: $18/hour
The Gallery Assistants will work with the dedicated Alberta Craft Calgary team in cSPACE Marda Loop, to develop their skills in arts administration, customer service, programming, and as a gallery preparator, assisting in both the retail and exhibition galleries.
The employee will primarily assist in the Alberta Craft Council retail gallery, which displays the work of over 80 Alberta emerging and established Craft artists. As part of this role the employee will learn about various Craft mediums, processes and contemporary Craft artists. They will provide customer support in the gallery, process sales of artists work, and learn proper object care, handling and packaging.
The employee will also assist as a gallery preparator, gaining experience in laying out, handling and installing a variety of artworks and exhibitions. The employee will assist in the planning and implementation of programming related to exhibitions.
The employee will have the opportunity to expand their career skills in the arts sector, as a gallery preparator and arts administration in a supportive environment, learning about the various facets of a not for profit arts organization. This employee will have the opportunity to meet and work with Alberta Craft artists; expanding their professional network, their understanding of artists careers, and broaden their awareness of the contemporary Craft sector.
Ideal candidate is interested in developing a career in the arts, and is a current or recent student in an arts &/cultural management program, who has experience working with the public, strong organizational, computer, and communication skills.
Overview of physical demands: This position requires basic physical fitness; it requires alternate sitting or standing, may require standing for a period of up 5 hours, climbing ladders and stairs, walking, carrying and lifting up to 50 lbs, handling and carrying of fragile artwork, overhead reaching, crouching, kneeling, and stooping.
To apply: Submit your cover letter and resume to acc@albertacraft.ab.ca, please include which position you are applying for in the subject line and cover letter.
This position receives funding from Canadian Summer Jobs. In accepting this position the employee agrees they are eligible for this funding. (Must be aged 30 years or under and be legally entitled to work in Canada. International students are not eligible.)
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