Gallery and Studio Coordinator

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Brandon University is a leader in providing high quality education in arts, sciences, education, music, and health studies. Based in southwestern Manitoba, Brandon University also offers pre-professional and Masters programs, as well as innovative and award-winning outreach programs in a personalized learning environment.

IshKaabatens Waasa Gaa Inaabateg Department of Visual Art invites applications for a three-year, part-time Instructional Associate position as Gallery and Studio Coordinator. For over two decades, our programs have integrated western and Indigenous traditions with contemporary art practice. The Glen P. Sutherland Gallery of Art showcases professional and student exhibitions. Our program options include Art and Visual Culture minor as well as studio majors and minors in Ceramics, Drawing, Indigenous Art, Painting, a minor in Printmaking, and a combined Digital Design degree with Assiniboine College. For more on the department and its programs, visit our website: https://www.brandonu.ca/visual-art/

Duties and Responsibilities
The Gallery and Studio Coordinator is responsible for the management of the Glen P. Sutherland Art Gallery at Brandon University, providing professional support for exhibitions, talks, workshops, social events, fundraisers, class visits and courses. The successful applicant will also support the running of the department’s various studio art spaces (drawing, painting, print-making, ceramics).

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will be passionate about the arts and education and have experience working with students and professional artists. Essential qualifications include a Bachelor of Fine Arts or Bachelor of Arts in studio art, art history, museum studies or a related field, as well as two years professional experience with art installation, art handling, and technical studio processes (such as kiln firing or printmaking studio maintenance) in an art gallery, museum, related not for profit organization or a related industry. The successful candidate must also demonstrate experience coordinating projects, exhibitions, or other arts-related events. A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle are also required. Applicants must also be able to move up to 25 pounds and work on a ladder when required.

Preference will be given to candidates with one or more of the following:
– Knowledge of southwestern Manitoba visual arts community
– Proficiency with design programs such as Adobe Creative Suite or Canva
– Experience with MS Office, Mac OS, Google applications
– Marketing, publicity, fundraising, or other public engagement skills

Applicants may seek to establish an experiential/traditional equivalency to the Bachelor’s degree and are invited to contact the Chair of the Selection Committee (the Dean of Arts) on how to establish equivalent academic or professional credentials.

Salary: commensurate with qualifications and experience.

To apply: If your qualifications, skills and work experience align with this position, we welcome you to apply by submitting one PDF file that includes your CV, cover letter and three references with the subject line: 2025 – Gallery and Studio Coordinator by 4:30 p.m. on January 23, 2026 to: VisualArtsSearch@brandonu.ca.

Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. This starts with the hiring process. If you require an accommodation during any phase of the evaluation process, contact HR at hr@brandonu.ca. . All information received related to an accommodation is kept confidential. To ensure this employment opportunity is accessible to all interested individuals, this posting is available in an alternate format upon request.

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