TD Curatorial Fellow
Deadline to Apply
JAN 15 2025
We are currently looking to bring on board a motivated, imaginative TD Curatorial Fellow with strong research and communication skills to support our curatorial vision, efforts and collaborations.
This two-year fellowship (start of 2025 to end of 2026) supports The Power Plant’s goal to encourage greater career opportunities within the contemporary art field, providing an emerging curator with meaningful work experience in a professional environment. The incumbent will be fully integrated into all areas of the organization, with full access to the operations of a major Canadian public gallery. Through this program, The Power Plant aims to contribute, nurture, and foster the careers of up-and-coming BIPOC Canadian curators. As such, BIPOC candidates will receive priority consideration. This position affords potential candidates the opportunity to get hands-on experience working closely with curators at The Power Plant, conducting research related to exhibitions, as well as ongoing administrative tasks.
Position Title: TD Curatorial Fellow
Reporting to: Curator of Exhibitions
Direct reports: Interns and volunteers
Type of Employment: Contact, 2 years in duration, starting in January 2025
Compensation: Annual salary of $58,000 to $63,000
Location: Toronto. A hybrid work arrangement of on-site and remote work is currently in place, subject to change based on organizational need
Duties
- Work closely with the Curator of Exhibitions, the Curatorial, Education and Development teams, as well as with guests curators, so as to learn about and participate in all of the diverse facets of the work of a curator in a contemporary art gallery.
- Participate in all phases of exhibition development, including being named Assistant Curator on one (or more) major exhibition(s) per year. This includes research, checklist development, lender and artist relations, publication rights and reproductions, writing exhibition-related texts, liaising with artists, curators, gallerists, and collectors/lenders, floor plan development, installation, documentation and development of public programs related to exhibitions.
- Assist with other departmental needs, including preparation for board, committee and Gallery Attendant presentations, and leading tours for board, donors and other arts professionals.
- Manage relationships with the Public Programs and Outreach team, Visitor Experience team, installation technicians, and interns.
- Attend regular exhibition meetings, take minutes and be responsible for following up with action items.
- Support projects including but not limited to travel and accommodation for research visits, programme scheduling, overseeing budget reconciliation, other tasks as assigned from time to time by the Director, as well as provide assistance with touring exhibitions and publications.
- Upon completion of each year of the Fellowship, provide a presentation to The Power Plant staff, reporting on the outcomes of each year. This will inform a summary included in the Annual Report.
Requirements
- M.A. degree in art history, art criticism, museum studies, curatorial practice or a related field.
- Deep knowledge of contemporary art in Canada and abroad.
- Effective communication skills (written and oral).
- Excellent research skills with high level of critical/logical and creative/innovative thinking, coupled with demonstrated experience writing, copy-editing, proof-reading.
- Experience tracking budgets.
- Proficiency in French (reading, written and oral) or other languages is an asset.
- Computer proficiency (Microsoft and Apple) required; knowledge of web CMS, basic audio/photo/video editing is desirable, as is familiarity with Sketchup.
- An energetic, self-motivated, results-oriented attitude.
- A strong work ethic and the ability to perform in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects on the go and with varying deadlines.
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Non-Canadian applicants must have a valid employment Visa and proper documentation authorizing their ability to work in Canada for the full duration of the contract.
How To Apply
The Power Plant is committed to diversity an inclusiveness. We encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. BIPOC candidates will receive priority consideration.
Acceptable applications must include all of the following:
- A letter (maximum 2 pages) describing the applicant’s interest in the Fellowship program and curating exhibitions, and what they hope to learn.
- A résumé (maximum 2 pages).
- Three references (with contact information).
Two writing samples (maximum 8 pages each) such as an excerpt from a thesis or other academic writing, and another art-related writing sample.
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply by contacting jobs@harbourfrontcentre.com by no later than January 15, 2025. Please quote TD Curatorial Fellow in the subject line of your application.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. Suitable accommodations will be available upon request during the hiring process.