Curatorial Student For Indigenous Art

Description:

The McGill Visual Arts Collection, a member of McGill Libraries, has nearly 3,500 works of art on display across the University’s campuses. The collection is always expanding and now includes over 180 artworks by Indigenous creators. Working with the Visual Arts Collection’s curatorial staff, the Curatorial Intern for Indigenous Art will participate in the planning and creation of new curated spaces on campus and a temporary exhibition.

The Curatorial Intern for Indigenous Art will be active in the research on Indigenous artwork from the Collection for this project and contextualizing its display by producing wall labels and tour scripts, as well as blog posts and other communication material.

The Curatorial Intern for Indigenous Art will also have an opportunity to participate in the ongoing activities of the VAC, like cataloguing artworks in a database called CollectionSpace, as well as meeting donors, and giving art tours. Working under the guidance and supervision of museum professionals, the experience will prove invaluable to anyone looking to build a career in this field.

Good organizational skills, excellent attention to detail, and ability to work well in a team are required. An Indigenous background is preferred. Applicant should have superior communications skills in English (reading, writing, speaking), as well as, preferably, a basic knowledge of French (speaking knowledge especially important) and an indigenous language. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level # (3) on a scale of 0-4 Other languages an asset.

For more information about the McGill Visual Arts Collection: www.mcgill.ca/vacollection.

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.

At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.

McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through

accommodation policies and procedures