Job Call: Artist in Residence/Programming Assistant
SAVAC (South Asian Visual Arts Centre) is seeking an Artist-in-Residence / Programming Assistant for a 24-week internship supported through Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Heritage. Visual artists working in all mediums, who are also 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 programming assistant. As part of the residency, the successful candidate will develop a body of work and give a public artist talk. As Programming 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 remotely and onsite at 401 Commons Arts Hub (401 Richmond St W, Toronto), Programming Assistant duties will be performed both onsite at the SAVAC office. The successful applicant must live in the GTHA region or be able to commute.
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:
• Currently working as an emerging visual or media artist practicing in any medium, actively expanding their creative body of work.
• Completion of a Studio Art, Fine Art, Media Art, Art History, Curatorial Practice (or equivalent) degree or diploma at the undergraduate or graduate level from a college or university.
• Knowledge of, and/or experience with the barriers faced by artists of colour.
• Excellent knowledge of contemporary art and Canadian artist-run centres.
• Intermediate English is required, while other languages are considered an asset.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to write a variety of texts, such as critical essays, promotional writing, and email correspondence.
• Computer skills required: Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, social media platforms, Adobe Creative Suite, typing and researching skills.
• Intermediate researching skills with experience using online databases and library catalogues. Additional research experience with archives and museum collections is considered an asset.
• Ability to multitask within a fast-paced environment, autonomously as well as within a team setting.
• Availability to work a flexible work schedule for events, including evenings and weekends.
• Self-driven with excellent time management and organizational skills in order to balance self-directed studio work and meet deadlines.
Position Details:
- 30 hours/week @ $21/hour
- Duration: Oct 15 2024- Mar 29, 2025
- Hybrid. SAVAC’s office is located at 401 Richmond St W. Some off-site work is required.
- Reports to SAVAC’s Executive and Artistic Directors
- Application deadline: September 18, 2024
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 goals (250 words max)
● Artist CV or resume (maximum 3 pages)
● Cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experiences related to the qualifications required for the role; and mentioning your YCWBCH eligibility.
● Names and contact details for two references.
● Please label all files LAST NAME_FIRST NAME
Completed applications can be sent to the Selections Committee at submissions@savac.net
Please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure you can complete the application or interview process. Please email accommodation requests to indu@savac.net.
SAVAC was founded to be an organization staffed by people of colour, committed to support the work of artists of colour.
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.
While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
