Sled Island

Sled Island is currently hiring for two visual arts internships.

 

Position: Visual Arts Programming Assistant
Timeframe: March – May (2-6 hrs/week)
Reports to: Visual Arts Curator

This is an unpaid internship, however students who meet SCIP eligibility criteria are eligible for a $1000 bursary: https://www.joinscip.ca/student-eligibility/

The Programming Assistant will work directly with the Visual Art Curator and have a working relationship with artists and community partners. Training specific to the role will be provided.

Duties

• Assist with organization of annual Visual Art fundraising event
• Liaise with artists and venues
• Draw artist and partnership contracts

Qualifications

• Strong interest in and knowledge of contemporary art, art history, and Calgary’s arts and culture sector
• Keen attention to detail
• Self-motivated and willing to learn
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Basic knowledge of power tools and painting, an asset

How to Apply

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to the attention of Areum Kim, Visual Arts Curator, at art@sledisland.com by February 21, 2019 at 11:59pm MST and indicate Visual Arts Program Assistant Internship in the subject.

Sled Island is an equal opportunity employer. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

 

 

Position: Visual Arts Programming Assistant (Installation)
Timeframe: May – mid-June 6 hr/week, and from June 10-23, 15hr/week
Reports to: Visual Arts Curator

This is an unpaid internship, however students who meet SCIP eligibility criteria are eligible for a $1000 bursary: https://www.joinscip.ca/student-eligibility/

The Programming Assistant will work directly with the Visual Art Curator and have a working relationship with artists and community partners. Training specific to the role will be provided.

Duties

• Artist and venue liaison
• Installation and strike of artworks

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of power tools and painting, an asset
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Self-motivated and willing to learn
• Keen attention to detail
• Strong interest in and knowledge of contemporary art, art history, and Calgary’s arts and culture sector

How to Apply

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to the attention of Areum Kim, Visual Arts Curator, at art@sledisland.com by February 21, 2019 at 11:59pm MST and indicate Visual Arts Program Assistant Internship in the subject.

Sled Island is an equal opportunity employer. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.