The Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery is searching for a new curator to replace Christian Bernard Singer, who announced his resignation in June. The new curator will be expected to bring their own vision to the Waterloo, Ontario based Gallery, which prides itself on pushing the boundaries, both materially and conceptually.
The curator will be responsible for the conceptualization, development, and realization of exhibition programming, which will include solo and group exhibitions, exhibitions of the Gallery’s permanent collection, as well as touring and collaborative works, and the research and writing of exhibition catalogues. As curator, they will become an artistic leader in the local, national, and international art communities, building relationships with artists, other galleries, and visitors and be an integral part of the annual Winifred Shantz Award for Ceramics and the RBC Award for Glass. The curator is one of five members of senior staff reporting to the executive director.
Along with an advanced degree in the field and a published body of academic work, it is expected that the curator have a minimum of five years of curatorial or related experience and a general knowledge of the running of a contemporary museum. The position offers a salary of $43,000 to $50,000 per annum with benefits. Canadians, permanent residents, and foreign nationals with a valid work permit will be given primary consideration. If interested, submit a PDF including a one-page cover letter, résumé and three references to:
William D. Poole Executive Director Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery director@canadianclayandglass.caInterviews will be scheduled for September with a proposed start date in November 2014.