Curatorial and Events Manager, Lynnwood Arts Centre

The Lynnwood Arts Centre is a community-based organization whose Mission Statement is to play a prominent and supportive role within Norfolk County’s arts community. Our Vision is to serve as a dynamic gathering place where community and creativity are celebrated and nurtured. Programming is wide-ranging, focusing on local artists and the community. Our collection, of more than 900 pieces, includes important works by William Kurelek, Tom Hodgson, William Ronald, and Alex Colville.

Summary:

Reporting to the Director, the Curator and Events Manager is responsible for managing the overall curation of our collection and for planning, developing, and executing our programming and exhibitions. This is a highly collaborative position that will involve working closely with staff, volunteers, program partners, and Lynnwood committees.

Responsibilities:

Curatorial and Collection Management

• Develop exhibition themes and storylines
• Develop annual events and exhibition plan
• Assess, select, and acquire artworks for shows or the permanent collection
• Develop and engage gallery partnerships and coordinate loan agreements
• Coordinate the installation and removal of exhibits, including display construction,
  framing, and wall labels
• Arrange for the transport and insurance of objects, whether borrowed or owned
• Ensure all curatorial activities adhere to ethical standards and conservation practices
• Acquisition and de-accession policies
• Classify, catalogue, image, and manage inventory of all artworks
• Oversee the conservation, preservation, and proper storage of the collection

Marketing and Professional Engagement

• Develop and implement marketing strategies and promotional programs, including social media management
• Maintain professional online presence with a gallery website to showcase inventory and
  events
• Prepare and distribute press releases and newsletters
• Measure the success of events and exhibitions, marketing programs and overall gallery
  traffic

Programming

• Host events, such as opening receptions and guided tours, to attract visitors and build
  community interest
• Promote events and exhibitions
• Develop marketing partners for collaborative events
• Develop, market, and coordinate partnership programs that occur within the gallery
  space (school, clubs, weddings)
• Develop and coordinate community programs such as outreach programs and the
  Norfolk Studio Tour
• Develop and coordinate in gallery events such as Artist talks, Art training, speaker
  series
• Manage School and university partnerships
• Work closely with Lynnwood committees to delegate tasks and responsibilities to the
  volunteer community
  Additional Responsibilities

Experience in funding and development would be an asset

• Design fundraising strategy and set fundraising goals
• Manage membership programs
• Lead Strategic Donor Engagement and identify potential donors and sponsors
• Submission of grant applications from local, provincial and federal programs
• Monitor fundraising effectiveness
  Qualifications/Experience:
• 5 years of experience in a similar role for community-based organizations
• Excellent relationship-building skills
• Excellent writing and presentation skills
• Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset
• Arts-focused interests and experience, preferably in a gallery setting
• Experience or knowledge of collection management and handling best practices for a gallery or museum setting.

Please send your covering letter and résumé to the Board Chair, Paul Hammond, at [email protected].