Artspace is hiring

Conditions: This position is made available through the Canada Summer Works program; as such, eligible candidates must be 30 years old or younger. The position is a term contract of 280 hours. The rate of pay is $13/h.

Job description: The Summer Art Intern (SAI) will come up with and execute an artistic project of their own creation in order to boost the artistic nature of the building. The SAI will be assigned a materials budget of no more than $500 and is asked to research and execute an art project after drafting a plan to be approved by the Executive Director. Research, project planning and execution are all eligible hours, but the project must be completed within the time allotted.  

The SAI may also be asked to perform other tasks as assigned.

The SAI will report and work with the Executive Director on the tasks assigned.

Desired skills: have a visual art practice (photography, painting, print making, art installations, etc), have a general understanding of visual arts, be creative, be highly organized, adaptable, demonstrate a strong social awareness, be resourceful, have a capacity to work independently, be able to communicate your ideas.

Artspace encourages all interested candidates to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. As such, we welcome applicants wanting to self-identify as members of a minority community.

Please send a resume and a letter of interest to Eric Plamondon, Executive Director, by e-mail (eric@art-space.ca)

Application deadline: Friday July 24th 2020

For any questions, please contact us at 204.947.0984