Collections Research Assistant
- Volet de programme :
- Jeunesse Canada au travail dans les établissements du patrimoine
- Titre de l'emploi :
- Collections Research Assistant
- Nom de l’organisme :
- Blackwood Gallery
- Lieu de l’emploi :
- Mississauga, Ontario
- Durée de l'emploi :
- 2017-05-01 à 2017-07-31 (12 semaines)
- Salaire horaire :
- 15,00 $
Blackwood Gallery, University of Toronto
Start date: TBD
End date: TBD
Wage: $15/hr
The Collections Research Assistant will be responsible for assisting with creating and organizing complete research files for each of the artists whose work is held in the Blackwood Gallery’s collection. In addition to creating major supporting research for the collection, the intern will work closely with the Blackwood Gallery’s Curatorial Assistant and Collections Archivist on tasks related to the maintenance of the collection and the gallery’s publication archive.
Responsibilities:
• Undertake research on various artists whose works are held in the Blackwood Gallery collection
• Compile and organize artist files, including exhibition history, press clippings, and biographical, historical, and provenance research
• Assist in the care and condition reporting of artworks distributed via the Art on Campus program
• Work with the Blackwood’s Curatorial Assistant and Collections Archivist to handle, pack, and hang works from the collection, as necessary
• Assist in the archiving and distribution of gallery publications from recent years
• Research and implement a paperless system for filing, prioritizing, and archiving artist research files
• Attend bi-weekly staff meetings and submit progress reports
• Assist with general gallery tasks, guided tours, and office duties as required
Qualifications
• Enrolment in an accredited post-secondary institution studying arts administration, art history, visual arts, or a related field (returning full-time in September 2016)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Working knowledge of FileMaker Pro, HTML, and Adobe Creative Suite an asset
• Knowledge of and interest in Canadian art since 1960, knowledge of art practices and gallery operations. Knowledge of and interest in collections and archives considered an asset.
• Excellent research skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team as well as independently
• Strong attention to detail and ability to organize and manage information
• Previous experience within a gallery or archival context is an asset
Eligibility
• All applicants must qualify for Young Canada Works funding: http://canada.pch.gc.ca/eng/1459433313024
As part of the University of Toronto Mississauga, the Blackwood Gallery is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
For more information about the Blackwood Gallery, please visit blackwoodgallery.ca
We thank all candidates for their application; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please submit cover letter and resume electronically (mail and fax submissions will not be considered) to:
Alison Cooley
Curatorial Assistant and Collections Archivist
Blackwood Gallery
3359 Mississauga Rd, Mississauga, ON L5L 1C6
(905) 828-3789
alison.cooley@utoronto.ca
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