Join us in December! Exciting things are happening at the Gallery and we hope you’ll join us for some new art experiences over the holidays.

HOLIDAY HOURS

December 24-26: Closed
December 31: Open 10 – 2 pm
January 1, 2023: Closed

Main Level

Second Level

The Carlstrom Family Green Space is open during Gallery hours and all ages are welcome to participate in our drop-in activity space. Visitors can create artwork of their own with drawing, writing, collaging.

We continue to be a Free Admission Gallery, we’re open regular hours except for the holiday hours listed, and our seven gallery spaces provide a wonderful space to enjoy some artwork and warm up from the cold outside.

HOLIDAY HOURS

December 24-26: Closed
December 31: Open 10 – 2 pm
January 1, 2023: Closed

REGULAR GALLERY HOURS

Sunday: 1 pm – 5 pm
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 10 am – 6 pm
Wednesday: 10 am – 6 pm
Thursday: 10 am – 9 pm
Friday: 10 am – 5 pm
Saturday: 10 am – 5 pm

The Annual Art Auction fundraiser is returning in Spring 2023! We’re pleased to announce the date of the 42nd Annual Art Auction will be Saturday, April 22, 2023.

Since 1980, the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie has held an Art Auction to raise funds for its core operations and programming. This gala, supported by artists, businesses and the local community, is a celebration of the transformative power of the Arts, and acknowledges the important placement of the Gallery in our community.

We hope the 42nd Annual Art Auction in 2023 will be another exciting way for the community to support the Gallery in nurturing a healthy and creative Peace Region.

In the New Year, we’ll be sharing more information on our Art Auction webpage and social media, including the Call for Artwork.

Stay connected by following us on social media and signing up for our e-newsletter, ARTimage, and receive all future announcements for donating artists, sponsors, volunteers, and ticket holders!

Organizational Profile

One of the largest square footage art galleries in Alberta, the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie (Gallery) is a place of art preservation, inspiration, and exploration. We offer tours, programs, exhibitions and learning activities for all ages as a free art museum.

The Gallery presents an average of 8-10 art exhibitions per year, including from our Permanent Collection, and welcomes over 20,000 visitors annually.  The Travelling Exhibition Program (TREX), delivered on behalf of the Alberta Foundation for the Arts, travels to 20+ venues and further sees an annual attendance of up to 200,000 visitors.  The Permanent Collection is comprised chiefly of regional works of contemporary art, numbering 850 pieces.

General Description

The Curator will plan and organize, along with other gallery staff, the acquisition, storage, preservation, and exhibition of work by individual artists and groups of artists, collections, and related materials, including the selection of exhibition themes and designs to promote audience development and education at the Gallery.  The position leads the curatorial decisions made within the parameters of the Curatorial Mandate and works closely with the Curatorial Team; Curator, Learning and Executive Director.

Reports to:                                          Executive Director
Closing date for application:           Open until position filled
Position start date:                             Negotiated
Work Schedule:                                  Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm (some weeknights and weekends required)
Hours:                                                 35 hours per week

Compensation:

• $50,000 – $60,000 annual salary commensurate with education / experience
• The position includes a generous health benefit plan covered by the Gallery
• Paid days off on special days of the calendar
• Generous annual sick leave
• Development opportunities

Goals and Duties

Working within the AGGP’s staff structure the Curator of Exhibits and Collections will be responsible for the following goals.

–       Ensuring that the gallery spaces have an active 2-year exhibitions plan.

–       Ensuring that the 2-year exhibitions plan has within it an active consideration of local interests in the gallery. With the goals of inclusion and diversity accomplished.

–       Working with Exhibitions team to create marketing and information packets for each exhibit within reasonable deadlines for the Marketing team to utilize.

–       Coordinate with Learning Department to ensure that relevant educational programming and materials can be designed seamlessly during the planning process.

–       Utilize the planning documents of the organization to design and create exhibit proposals.

–       Utilize the reporting documents of the organization to review and critique completed exhibits.

–       Coordinate with the organizational accounting team to utilize the organization’s exhibitions and collections budget.

–       Track and record statistics of exhibitions and collections as it pertains to grant reporting, core funding reporting, and different reporting bodies such as CADAC.

–       Coordinate and manage the tasks of the Preparator, and the Exhibitions and Collections Assistant.

–       Coordinate with the Executive Director in designing workloads and tasks based on performance and operational analysis.

–       Design and facilitate strategic goals as they pertain to the health of the permanent art collection.

–       Working with different AGGP committees to ensure that organizational goals of inclusion and access are accomplished.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in art history, Fine Arts, Museums Studies, or other related discipline, along with at least four years of related experience in a Museum or Art Gallery Exhibitions or Collections setting, or equivalent education and experience.

Skills and Abilities

Required

·       The ability to coordinate multiple deadlines and projects in either individual or team structures.

·       Exhibit text writing, with evidence.

·       Demonstrated skills in interpretation of material, syllabus design and public communication.

·       The ability to work independently and as part of a team and to respond to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

·       A proven track record of establishing and meeting deadlines.

·       Flexible, discreet and able to maintain confidential information, knowledge of correct protocol for specific situations.

·       Experience and comfort with facilitation of committee meetings.

·       Possess a valid driver’s license.

·       Grant writing and reporting.

Assets

·       Experience with artist contracts. As well as negotiating elements of contracts such as reproduction rights during and after exhibition.

·       Demonstrated ability to adequately use Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Photoshop, website browsers and both Windows and MAC platforms.

·       Office administration experience.

·       Drive, energy, and a willingness to work within a team environment.

Please send a cover letter and CV, and any inquiries, to:

Daniel Becker, Executive Director
103, 9839 – 103 Avenue
Grande Prairie, AB
T8V 6M7

info@aggp.ca

Closing date for application: Open until position filled

DOWNLOAD a printable copy of Curator job posting

We thank all who may apply,  however only those who are short-listed will be contacted for an interview.

The Art Gallery of Grande Prairie will be closed on Friday, November 11, 2022 for Remembrance Day.

We will resume regular hours on Saturday, November 12th.

GALLERY HOURS
Sunday: 1 pm – 5 pm
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10 am – 6 pm
Wednesday: 10 am – 6 pm
Thursday: 10 am – 9 pm
Friday: 10 am – 5 pm
Saturday: 10 am – 5 pm

Join us Thursday for the opening reception of our latest exhibition, Video Games? Art and Technology.

Opening Reception
Thursday, October 6, 2022
6 pm – 8 pm

Artist Performance:
Guests at the opening reception are invited to view a Virtual Reality (VR) music performance by Jonathan Carroll. In his performance, sounds are captured by the VR headset’s microphone, and a program created by the artist that samples and sequences sounds in visual space that will be projected on the wall of the Gallery.

About Jonathan Carroll:

Jonathan Carroll (he/him) is an expanded reality artist and developer creating games and software. With a foundation in performance art, his practice spans the creation of software for live audience-performer interaction to immersive art experiences for mobile, desktop, and virtual reality headsets.

Learn more about the artists on Instagram at @cooljonnyc @spekwork @catbluemke

This exhibition is sponsored by Next Level VR Arcade and the Sargent Family Foundation.

General Description

One of the largest square footage art galleries in Alberta, the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie’s Mission is “Enriching the community through the creation, conservation and sharing of art.” We offer free admission, tours, programs, and activities for all ages. The Art Gallery presents an average of twelve art exhibitions per year and welcomes thousands of visitors annually. It holds a collection of mid-century artworks of roughly 850 pieces, mostly from the Peace Region in Northern Alberta.

Closing date for application:  Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 5pm MST

Position start date:  Flexible to suitable candidate

Work Schedule:  Tuesday – Saturday

Hours:  35 hours per week

Wage:  $17/hour

Term:  1 year contract

Reporting to the Gallery Administrator, the Gallery Receptionist has responsibility in being the first point of contact for callers and visitors to the Gallery. They’re also a key support in organizing and archiving documents, both paper and digital material, for multiple departments and programs.

Specific Duties

Reception Desk / Visitor Experience

• Working from the front reception desk, aim to create a welcoming, friendly, and professional environment for guests and visitors of the Gallery.
• Answer a wide range of general questions from visitors, in person, by phone and email. As required, forward them on to the appropriate staff/departments.
• Maintain a fundamental level of knowledge about the Art Gallery’s history, exhibitions, and programs.
• Receive payments for program registration or membership fees and issuing receipts according to gallery policies.
• Maintain lobby and reception desk tidiness, keeping area organized and replenish public information and literature displays.
• Monitor the safety and security of exhibitions by video surveillance.
• Perform opening and closing procedures as specified.
• Training will be provided.

Administration

• A key support in organizing and archiving Gallery documents, either digitally or a paper filing system. This will include documents related to multiple departments, mainly Administration, Marketing, historical archives, and the Permanent Collection.
• Sorting and labelling files for file cabinets and/or boxing up paper files for offsite storage.
• Scanning documents to create digital copies.
• Assisting with data entry for program statistics that support follow up reports for active funding grants and sponsorships.
• Provides administrative support for other departments when necessary (letters, labels, mailouts, etc.)
• Other related duties as assigned by the Gallery Administrator or the Executive Director.

Skills and Abilities

Required

• Strong customer service and office administration skills.
• Excellent filing and organization skills related to sorting and archiving information.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team and to respond to changing priorities.
• Excellent verbal communication, writing / editing, organizational, creative thinking, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible, discreet, and able to maintain confidential information, knowledge of correct protocol for specific situations.

Assets

• Demonstrated ability to adequately use Microsoft Office applications, primarily Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated passion for the Arts and for life-long learning.
• Knowledge of social media marketing and an understanding of Web-based writing and communications.
• Demonstrated high energy level and flexibility, pleasant persona coupled with sound judgment.
• The ability to work well in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment.

Qualifications

A Certificate or Diploma in Art History, Office Administration, Communications, Fine Arts, Museums Studies, or other related discipline, along with at least two years of related experience in a customer service position, or equivalent education and experience.

Please send a cover letter and CV, and any inquiries, to:

EMAIL: info@aggp.ca

Attention: Melanie Jenner

Art Gallery of Grande Prairie
103, 9839 – 103 Avenue
Grande Prairie, AB
T8V 6M7

Closing date for application: Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 5pm MST

We thank all who may apply, and only those who are short-listed will be contacted for an interview.

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Closing date for application: Tuesday, September 6th, 2022, 5PM MST

General Description

One of the largest square footage art galleries in Alberta, the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie’s Mission is “Enriching the community through the creation, conservation and sharing of art.” We offer free admission, tours, programs, and activities for all ages. The Art Gallery presents an average of twelve art exhibitions per year and welcomes over 20,000 visitors annually.  It holds a collection of mid-century artworks of roughly 850 pieces, mostly from the Peace Region in Northern Alberta.

About the Position

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Coordinator, Fund Development and Operations has responsibility for leading areas related to fund development, including initiatives and reporting for the Gallery for sponsorships, grants, fundraising, and donations.

The Coordinator works alongside the Executive Director and Gallery Administrator to effectively deliver the administrative supports for both staff and the public and private sector benefits. They provide valuable support in the logistics, scheduling, preparation, delivery and maintenance of administrative programs and events lead by this work area, including facility and organization operations, and event planning.

They will join a team which thrives on respect, integrity, excellence and being responsive to our community and each other. They are responsible for supporting the priorities and attitudes that exemplify the values, professionalism, mission, and vision of the Gallery.

Job Title:        Coordinator, Fund Development and Operations

Status:            Full-time, Permanent Position

Position start date:   Flexible to suitable candidate

Work Schedule:        Monday to Friday (some weeknights and weekends required for meetings and events)

Hours:            35 hours per week

Compensation:

• $47,000 – $52,000 annual salary commensurate with education / experience
• The position includes a generous health benefit plan covered by the Gallery
• Paid days off on special days of the calendar
• Generous annual sick leave
• Development opportunities

Closing date for application: Tuesday, September 6th, 2022, 5PM MST

Specific Duties

Fund Development

The Coordinator will build and sustain a positive profile for the Gallery’s partnership initiatives through strategic liaisons, internal and external communications, and social media. As needed, they will establish relationships with community stakeholders, identifying and leveraging opportunities to enhance the Gallery’s visibility within the local, provincial, and national arts community.

Sponsorships and Donors

• Support the Executive Director in fostering current sponsor relationships in the community.
• Expand on the depth and range of sponsors for exhibitions and public programs, which includes representing the Gallery in negotiations where necessary.
• Ensure the completion of sponsorship contracts and agreements.
• Delivering sponsor benefits, including sponsor events, and facilitating sponsor access to artworks from Permanent Collection through the Temporary Loan Program.
• Developing and designing final reports provided to sponsors.
• Work collaboratively with other Gallery staff to implement Gallery priorities related to sponsorships.

Grants

• Ensure the tracking of grant opportunities and contribute to grant writing where necessary.
• Support the Executive Director and Gallery staff in organizing statistics and developing interim and final reports and presentations on Gallery activities to government funders.
• Organizing and collecting information and statistics from each department that’s required for the Gallery’s Annual Report.
• Support the Executive Director in developing and implementing donor campaigns, and in expanding support from private and public foundations.

Events

• Lead planning and presentation of major fundraising events, like the Annual Art Auction.
• Lead planning and organizing of opening receptions associated with exhibition openings
• Lead planning and organizing of a private showing or preview of an art exhibition related to sponsor benefits.
• Preparation and promotion of organizational initiatives, like the Annual General Meeting.
• Potentially assist other departments in preparations for their events.

Operations and Administration

The Coordinator leads operational and facility supports of the Gallery, including all administrative processes and contracts related to relationships with operational vendors and the City of Grande Prairie on the facility.

• Key point of contact with facility operations and maintenance with the City of Grande Prairie. This includes parking passes, access key fobs and phones for Gallery staff, and building maintenance requests submitted to the City.
• Working with current third-party vendors and partners who provide support and administrative functions for the Gallery. This includes computer tech support, human resources, website, Square payments, and photocopier services.
• Support the Executive Director in matters relating to the Board of Directors, through organizing Committees, documents, the Annual General Meeting, and other duties as assigned.
• With support from the Executive Director, ensure the proper development of administrative tools, such as timesheets, annual business plan, performance review templates, professional development of staff, human resources, and more as assigned.
• Alongside the Bookkeeper, manage the onboarding and functionality of staff benefits, medical and dental benefits plan, safety records and training opportunities, HR processes, etc.
• Participate in budgeting, which includes the quarterly forecasting.

Visitor Experience

• Assisting, when necessary, in ensuring a positive visitor experience and the safety of visitors; stanchioning artwork and work areas, placing signage throughout gallery spaces, clearing tables and chairs.
• Potentially having occasional shifts at the reception desk and undertaking duties required in opening and closing the Gallery to the public.
• Working with the Gallery Administrator regarding all way-finding and visitor experience in the Gallery (exhibition signage falls to Curatorial Assistants.)

Skills and Abilities

Required

• Demonstrated experience in fund development practices and their adjacency to marketing, community engagement and networking.
• Demonstrated skills in event planning and report/grant writing.
• The ability to work well independently on several projects concurrently and excellent verbal communication, writing / editing, organizational, creative thinking, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Strong initiative and customer service skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team and to respond to changing priorities.
• A proven track record of establishing and meeting deadlines.
• Flexible, discreet, and able to maintain confidential information, knowledge of correct protocol for specific situations.
• Experience and comfort with facilitation of committee meetings.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.

Assets

• Demonstrated ability to adequately use Microsoft Office and Adobe applications on Apple/Mac platforms.
• Demonstrated passion for the Arts and for life-long learning.
• Demonstrated high energy level and flexibility, pleasant persona coupled with sound judgment.
• Office administration experience in a non-profit.
• The ability to work well in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment.

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Administration, Communications, Fine Arts, Museums Studies, or other related discipline, along with at least two years of related experience in an administrative position, or equivalent education and experience.

Please send a cover letter and CV, and any inquiries, to:

EMAIL: info@aggp.ca

Attn: Executive Director, Daniel Becker

Mailing Address:
103, 9839 – 103 Avenue
Grande Prairie, AB
T8V 6M7

Closing date for application: Tuesday, September 6th, 2022, at  5PM MST

We thank all who may apply, however only those who are short-listed will be contacted for an interview.

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