Job "Visual Arts Indigenous Administration and Research Work Study"
Job title:
Visual Arts Indigenous Administration and Research Work Study
Institution / Organization:
The Banff Centre
Location:
Banff, Alberta
Start Date of the position:
2014-01-13
Closing Date of the posting:
2013-11-18
Date Submitted of the posting:
2013-10-10
Email:
arts_info@banffcentre.ca
Contact Information:
1.800.565.9989
Web link to Institution:
Salary:
Stipend: $425 per week
Job description:
About the Visual Arts Indigenous Administration and Research Work Study.
Work Study Dates: January 13, 2014 - December 19, 2014
The Visual Arts Indigenous Administration and Research Work Study program is an internship-style opportunity designed to enhance participants’ knowledge, build administrative skills, and provide practical experience in the area of arts administration. The practical portion of the experience will primarily focus on activities that support and assist in the organization of Visual Arts programs related to the real and ongoing activities of the department including Creative Residencies, Walter Phillips Gallery, and the Banff International Curatorial Institute.
Learning opportunities arise in the preparation for and facilitation of residency programs and Visual Arts events. Administrative responsibilities include working closely with the director of Visual Arts on special projects and working closely with the department’s administrative staff to prepare grant proposals and reports; book travel, space and equipment; prepare paperwork; filing; and writing and updating correspondence. Opportunities to attend formal lectures, workshops, discussion groups, and other cultural events including community outreach initiatives are all part of this program.
Benefits to participants include enhanced decision-making and problem-solving expertise, as well as more mature communication, critical thinking, teamwork, and leadership skills. In addition to the work component of the program, participants have one day each week that is dedicated to their personal research activities.
Work Study placements are appropriate for recent graduates of art history, museum studies, or studio-based programs, and individuals wishing to leave their current work worlds or formal advanced studies for a period of time in order to gain professional experience and expand and develop their careers and capabilities. These programs require full-time commitment and independent thinking.
Please note: Enrolment to this program is limited to individuals of Indigenous descent (status, non-status, Métis, or Inuit).
Program Fee: $199 per week (covered by financial assistance)
Stipend: $425 per week
This stipend is not specifically linked to work performed but is intended to enable participants to pursue the overall learning objectives.
Work studies are responsible for their own room and board costs, however, they are eligible for housing (based on availability). Current rates for this accommodation are $8.06 / day (shared) or $16.12 / day (single) and will be deducted from the participant’s stipend payment.
No deductions for income tax, CPP, or EI are made from stipend payments. Financial assistance and stipend awards are considered taxable income for Revenue Canada.
All applicants must submit:
- Application form and fee: A completed application form including processing fee (fee varies per program and is non-refundable).
- Cover letter: Submit a one-page cover letter explaining why you are interested in the Work Study program.
- Curriculum vitae: Include artistic / curatorial activities and employment history.
- Two references: Names and contact details for one artistic/academic, one from a previous employer.
- Critical writing sample : Relating to art.
- Statement of learning objectives: Outline what you would like to achieve during your program (max. 150 words).
Please go to: http://www.banffcentre.ca/programs/program.aspx?id=1420 to apply.
Work Study Dates: January 13, 2014 - December 19, 2014
The Visual Arts Indigenous Administration and Research Work Study program is an internship-style opportunity designed to enhance participants’ knowledge, build administrative skills, and provide practical experience in the area of arts administration. The practical portion of the experience will primarily focus on activities that support and assist in the organization of Visual Arts programs related to the real and ongoing activities of the department including Creative Residencies, Walter Phillips Gallery, and the Banff International Curatorial Institute.
Learning opportunities arise in the preparation for and facilitation of residency programs and Visual Arts events. Administrative responsibilities include working closely with the director of Visual Arts on special projects and working closely with the department’s administrative staff to prepare grant proposals and reports; book travel, space and equipment; prepare paperwork; filing; and writing and updating correspondence. Opportunities to attend formal lectures, workshops, discussion groups, and other cultural events including community outreach initiatives are all part of this program.
Benefits to participants include enhanced decision-making and problem-solving expertise, as well as more mature communication, critical thinking, teamwork, and leadership skills. In addition to the work component of the program, participants have one day each week that is dedicated to their personal research activities.
Work Study placements are appropriate for recent graduates of art history, museum studies, or studio-based programs, and individuals wishing to leave their current work worlds or formal advanced studies for a period of time in order to gain professional experience and expand and develop their careers and capabilities. These programs require full-time commitment and independent thinking.
Please note: Enrolment to this program is limited to individuals of Indigenous descent (status, non-status, Métis, or Inuit).
Program Fee: $199 per week (covered by financial assistance)
Stipend: $425 per week
This stipend is not specifically linked to work performed but is intended to enable participants to pursue the overall learning objectives.
Work studies are responsible for their own room and board costs, however, they are eligible for housing (based on availability). Current rates for this accommodation are $8.06 / day (shared) or $16.12 / day (single) and will be deducted from the participant’s stipend payment.
No deductions for income tax, CPP, or EI are made from stipend payments. Financial assistance and stipend awards are considered taxable income for Revenue Canada.
All applicants must submit:
- Application form and fee: A completed application form including processing fee (fee varies per program and is non-refundable).
- Cover letter: Submit a one-page cover letter explaining why you are interested in the Work Study program.
- Curriculum vitae: Include artistic / curatorial activities and employment history.
- Two references: Names and contact details for one artistic/academic, one from a previous employer.
- Critical writing sample : Relating to art.
- Statement of learning objectives: Outline what you would like to achieve during your program (max. 150 words).
Please go to: http://www.banffcentre.ca/programs/program.aspx?id=1420 to apply.
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