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Join Travelling Exhibition (TREX) artists Lindsey Bond and Heather Magusin on Thursday, February 17, 6pm MST 2022, for an artist talk and Q&A panel. During this event, we will get to know our panellists and the work they have exhibited with the Alberta Foundation for the Arts TREX program.

Lindsey Bond’s solo exhibition Visiting with Memory draws on an archive of family photographs to explore a multitude of worlds; human and more-than-human, past, present and future, personal and cosmic. Heather Magusin’s photo series titled CARBON features a series of photographs centred on the aftergrowth of wildfire sites in Boreal forests across Alberta.

Click here to register for free.

A zoom link for this event will be shared one day prior to the event. Registration for the event closes on February 16, at noon.

This event is presented in partnership with EXPOSURE: Alberta’s Photography Festival.

TREX Northwest is sponsored by KMSC Law LLP

Featured images: 1) Lindsey Bond, Memory re-moved, archival pigment print, 2020 2)Heather Magusin, Inheriting, photograph, 2021 3) Lindsey Bond, Yarrow Flowers, photo-sculpture, 2020 4) Heather Magusin, Seeking, photograph, 2021

General Description

One of the largest square footage art galleries in Alberta, the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie is a place which enriches our 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 artwork of roughly 850 pieces, mostly from the Peace Region in Northern Alberta. Strict adherence to climate and security controls has earned the Gallery a “Category A” designation by the Movable Cultural Properties Directorate of Canadian Heritage. This designation permits the Gallery to preserve and exhibit artworks to the highest of national standards.

Job Title:       Executive Director
Reports to:    Board of Directors
Status:            Full-time, Permanent Position

Position start date:  Flexible to suitable candidate
Contract:                      6-month probationary period with a 3-year renewable contract
Full time Work:        Some evenings and weekends are required for meetings and events.
Salary:                           $70,000 – $85,000 commensurate with experience, full benefits package available after 3 months *Relocation allowance available

Closing date for application:          Friday, February 25, 2022**

**Update: Deadline extended. Continuing to accept applications until the position is filled

About the Position

The role of the Executive Director (ED) is to provide professional competency and effective strategic leadership. This is accomplished by operating the best possible organization within its mandate and available funds. It means that the ED is ultimately responsible for the daily management and operation of the organization and its facility.

In more detail this means that the ED, even if he/she/they delegates duties as appropriate, is ultimately responsible to the Board for:

• the efficient and effective functioning of all departments of the organization
• all paid employees, volunteers, interns, or students who work in the organization
• the financial affairs of the organization that include budget preparation, grant applications and fund raising, payroll accounts and all other expenditures and receipts
• the development, implementation and evaluation of short and long term operational plans for the organization that reflect approved strategic plans
• an innovative and creative approach to implementing the vision and mandate of the Society.

Profile of the Candidate:

Education

• Master’s Degree in Fine Arts, or equivalent education & experience, from an accredited university program with a specialization in Art History, Curatorial Studies, Cultural Studies, or Studio Art.  A suitable combination of education and experience may be considered.

Experience

5+ previous art gallery experience, administration and operation of a cultural institution, exhibitions, or related programs. Demonstrated leadership working in a professional team, groups and managing volunteers is needed. Managing finances in the non-profit sector, including grant proposals and fundraising. The role is centered in:

• Society Administration
• Financial Management
• Contract / Project / Program Administration and Accountability
• Facility Management
• Fundraising and Investments
• Personnel Management (team of 10-15)

Please email cover letter and CV, and any inquiries, to:

Board Chair, Christine Kreibom Quinn

EMAIL: chair@aggp.ca

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Closing date for application:      Friday, February 25, 2022**

**Update: Deadline extended. Continuing to accept applications until the position is filled

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

About Grande Prairie, Alberta

Serving as a retail and service hub for Northwestern Alberta and Northeastern British Columbia, Grande Prairie has much to offer visitors and residents, from shopping and entertainment to world-class recreation facilities and activities. During the spring and summer, you can take advantage of late-night golfing, the largest slo-pitch league in Alberta, and hundreds of kilometers of City and regional trails for biking, hiking and ATVing. When the snow falls, Grande Prairie and the surrounding region become a winter playground – outdoor ice rinks abound, along with many other winter activities such as snowmobiling and destinations like Nitehawk Adventure Park.

The community has numerous recreation facilities with fun activities and events for all ages, including the Eastlink Centre, Bear Creek Outdoor Pool, Museum, Montrose Cultural Centre and Indoor Soccer Pitch. World-class acts like Elton John, Keith Urban and Rihanna, have all graced the Bonnetts Energy Centre’s stage. The Grande Prairie Live Theatre produces seven plays each season, as well as concerts, movies and other events. You can curl up with a good book and latte at the Grande Prairie Public Library or tour an art exhibit at the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie, both situated at the state-of-the-art Montrose Cultural Centre. For those looking for hands-on experience, sign up for a pottery class at the Centre for Creative Arts. Grande Prairie is home to many national retailers not often seen in similar-sized communities.

For more information about Grande Prairie, please visit the City of Grande Prairie website, cityofgp.com, and the website for Grande Prairie Regional Tourism Association, gptourism.ca.

February 3 Update:

We’re now open with the new exhibition, Fantastic Worlds.

The Carlstrom Family Green Space is closed while building maintenance continues in the space.

Posted January 25, 2022:

Last weekend, the Art Gallery was closed due to unexpected emergency maintenance in the building.

The Gallery will continue to be closed this week due to the building maintenance.

During this closure, staff will also continue with installing the new exhibitions that will open next month.

We’re tentatively scheduled to resume regular hours on Tuesday, February 1st. Please continue to check our social media and e-newsletters for updates.

Thank you for your patience.

The Board of Directors of the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie (AGGP) have announced Jeff Erbach is stepping down from his position as Executive Director of the organization. The change will be effective February 4.

The Board wished to make the announcement to all the Gallery supporters, members, partners, and its extended arts community.

Mr. Erbach has served as Executive Director at the AGGP since early 2017. Originally from Winnipeg, MB, Jeff has over 25 years background in community outreach and arts administration.

The Board of Directors and Gallery staff thank him for his contributions to the Gallery and wish him well in his future endeavours. While an interim Executive Director has not been selected yet, they also wish to emphasize the Gallery vision and quality of service to the community will be unchanged during the transition as they seek to hire a new Executive Director of the AGGP.

The Board will be posting for this position in the coming weeks and details can be found on the AGGP social media and here on our website.

Photographer Nahanni McKay uses her art to advocate for wildlife preservation. Her works question the impact of human activities in Canada’s National parks, and anywhere that people may encroach on the natural habitats of wildlife populations. Working in Banff in 2016, McKay was inspired to create her series called “Loop 14” after an incident with a wolf living around a campsite in Banff. Currently, “Loop 14” is being displayed in the exhibition “Habituate, Acclimate,” which is touring with Travelling Exhibitions (TREX) NW this season.

TREX NW has partnered with the Grande Prairie Regional College Fine Arts Department, to bring you a free live talk and Q&A with the accomplished photographer on January 10th, 2022 via Zoom at 11:30 AM Mountain Time. Please email: tkinderwater@gprc.ab.ca for access!

Bio:

Nahanni is a Metis artist and photographer based in Banff, Canada. Born and raised in the Rockies, her creative practice has focused on National Parks in Canada and the human impact on surrounding natural environments. Growing up in Banff National Park,
Nahanni understands the relationship between tourism and wildlife. Her work expresses the need to learn to coexist in order to prevent further harm to the animals.

Nahanni is a photography graduate from Emily Carr University of Art & Design in Vancouver BC. She completed her Photography Practicum at the Banff Centre and is currently working full time as an artist creating artwork for galleries and publications internationally, including the 2022 European Cultural Centre alongside the Venice Biennial. She is also the other half to Seven Shirt Company, a small independent screen printing and design shop.

When she’s not dabbling in the arts space, Nahanni is also a professional event and headshot photographer. Her previous gigs include Banff Mountain Film & Book Festival, Alvvays and Shred Kelly.

While you can find Nahanni creating in the studio, you can also find her exploring in the backcountry or enjoying a nice cold brew by the river.
(from her bio-www.nahannimckay.com)

Email tkinderwater@gprc.ca for the free zoom link, and register on the Facebook Event Page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/325066335997857/