BC-call for Art Apprtaisers

Job Title	:	Call for Art Appraisers and Conservators
Institution / Organization	:	City of Richmond Public Art Program
Location	:	Richmond, BC
Closing Date	:	January 31, 2012
Date Submitted	:	December 21, 2011
E-mail	:	publicart@richmond.ca
Salary range	:	Up to $10,000, all inclusive
Web link to Institution	:	http://www.richmond.ca/culture/publicart/opportunities.htm
Job description	:	Call for Art Appraisers and Conservators Application Deadline: Jan 31st, 2012 Organization Name: City of Richmond Public Art Program Description: The City of Richmond Public Art Program seeks artwork appraisers and artwork conservation experts for a contract opportunity. One or more candidates will be selected to develop and implement a conservation strategy and appraise the Richmond Public Art Collection (currently at 72 artworks and growing). Timeframe of Contract: Early 2012 How to Apply: Find the Call and other details on how to submit on our Call to Artists webpage Remuneration: Budget: Up to $10,000, all inclusive Contact Information Name: Eric Fiss Email Address: publicart@richmond.ca Phone Number: (604) 204-8671 http://www.richmond.ca/culture/publicart/opportunities.htm

Edm-3D photographer

Job Title	:	Value Based Request-ART COLLECTIONS SMALL 3D PHOTOGRAPHER
Institution / Organization	:	The Alberta Foundation for the Arts
Location	:	Edmonton, AB
Closing Date	:	January 12, 2012
Date Submitted	:	December 30, 2011
E-mail	:	neil.lazaruk@gov.ab.ca
Fax number	:	780-422-9132
Salary range	:	$50,000
Web link to Institution	:	http://www.affta.ab.ca/default.aspx
Job description	:	The objective of this process is to provide high resolution digital image (RAW) files of approximately 700 small, 3D artworks to the AFA on compact disks on a weekly basis for archival use. The incumbent will: o Have an expertise of photographing fine art in digital format. o Be shooting high-resolution 20+ MB 300 ppi RAW files with proper lighting and metering techniques. o Be renaming the RAW files to the piece’s accession number and artist’s last name (provided). Post-photography work shall include creating a similarly named TIFF file (at full resolution) and a similarly named JPEG file at a resolution of 100 ppi with a greatest dimension of 6.5 inches. These shall be provided to the AFA on DVD, CD or hard drive. o Have capacity to provide additional human resource support as required ensuring project completion within the permitted timeline. o Have the ability to work onsite at the Capital Arts Building (10708 – 105 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta) during regular AFA business hours, Monday – Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Note: As the vault is alarmed at 4:15 daily, all persons must vacate the vault by that time. o Supply own equipment including digital cameras, lights, light meters, to meet deliverables. This work is to be completed by March 30, 2012. Post photography work (reworking and renaming into tiffs and jpegs) shall continue until and be provided by May 31, 2012. The contract amount shall not exceed $50,000. Value-Based Request (VBR) Number: AB 2012005 VBR Issue Date: December 30, 2011 VBR Closing 14:00:59 Alberta Time: January 12, 2012

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T.O.- Curator-APPLY NOW

Job Title	:	Curator
Institution / Organization	:	Gardiner Museum
Location	:	Toronto, ON
Closing Date	:	December 30, 2011
Date Submitted	:	December 20, 2011
Salary range	:	$40,000 to $60,000
Web link to Institution	:	http://www.gardinermuseum.on.ca/about-us/job-openings
Job description	:	Curator Term: Full-time Location: Toronto Salary: $40,000 to $60,000 Start Date: Job Description The Curator works with the Senior Curator to manage the Museum’s permanent collection and exhibition program. Specific responsibilities are defined from year to year in consultation with the Senior Curator. The Curator is responsible overseeing and or curating one or more special exhibitions each year, and for giving one or more public lectures as part of the Museum’s adult education program. This full-time position reports to the Senior Curator. This position works in association with the Interim Chief Curator, Collections Manager, the Installation Manager, and the Education Program Manager. Requirements •PHD in art history or museum studies, some knowledge of ceramics a plus •At least three years’ experience working in museum and/or gallery environment •Excellent verbal and written communication skills •Familiarity with museum operations and collections management a plus •Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to relate to a broad range of people •Willingness to work collaboratively and a commitment to meeting deadlines •Flexibility and a good sense of humor Additional Information For detailed posting, see: http://www.gardinermuseum.on.ca/about-us/job-openings