JOB OPENING

POSITION:  CURATOR

ORGANIZATION:  Galerie SAW Gallery

We are looking for an exceptionally creative and energetic individual to join our small team in the role of Curator.

BACKGROUND

Founded in Ottawa in 1973, Galerie SAW Gallery is a non-profit artist-run centre dedicated to the presentation of contemporary art. Today, with its strong focus on outreach and community development, Galerie SAW Gallery boasts an annual audience of over 30,000 people. The centre’s risk-taking exhibition program presents the work of many artists who are not often considered by other Canadian art institutions. An evolving space comprised of Galerie SAW Gallery, Club SAW and the SAW outdoor courtyard, the centre is an ideal venue for the presentation of performance, media art and new artistic practices. Located in the National Capital region, Galerie SAW Gallery actively participates in political discourse around cultural diversity, the rights of artists and freedom of expression.

MANDATE

Galerie SAW Gallery

- promotes contemporary Canadian and international artists, emerging and established, from diverse cultural backgrounds;

- presents a contemporary art program with a strong focus on Canadian performance and media art, with bilingual interpretative material produced for each exhibition;

- adapts to the changing nature of the contemporary arts by maintaining an evolving interdisciplinary presentation space comprised of SAW Gallery, Club SAW and the SAW outdoor courtyard;

- serves the needs of diverse communities through audience development initiatives;

- engages in collaborations with other arts organizations to increase opportunities for exhibiting artists and to outreach to new audiences;

- commits to paying artist fees above CARFAC recommendations.

JOB PROFILE

You will develop and organize critical and innovative exhibition programs that appeal to a wide range of audiences, in accordance with Galerie SAW Gallery’s mandate. You will work to build the centre’s relationships with artists and organizations from the Ottawa-Gatineau region, Canada and abroad. You will use your expertise in communications to contribute unique community outreach programs and public relations initiatives.

You will work closely with the Director to research, plan, manage and deliver all aspects of the gallery’s programs.

REQUIREMENTS

You will have at least three years of experience in curating exhibitions, in producing publications, in organizing events and in leading teams to deliver projects. You will have a diploma in studio arts, art history, curatorial studies or a related field, along with solid experience working in an artist-run organization, and a broad knowledge of contemporary art. You will have outstanding writing and editorial skills, including proven grant writing skills. As an active figure in the contemporary art scene, you will have exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively. You will have a strong background and interest in outreach and community development. A thorough knowledge of and demonstrated interest in performance and media art programming will be an asset. A strong command of both French and English will be preferred.

JOB TYPE

This is a full-time permanent position, with benefits.

HOW TO APPLY

Please e-mail your CV along with a statement of intent, a selection of writing samples and three professional references to sawgallery@artengine.ca. Sample catalogues of exhibitions/projects may be mailed to: Galerie SAW Gallery, Attn: Hiring Committee, 67 Nicholas Street, Ottawa ON  K1N 7B9.

Closing Date for Applications: Friday, June 24, 2011

Start Date of Position: Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Galerie SAW Gallery is committed to employment equity and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, ethnic origin, gender identity, age, creed, disability or sexual orientation.

Please be advised that we are only able to contact candidates selected for an interview. Thank you for your interest in this employment opportunity at Galerie SAW Gallery.

SO, YOU WANT TO BE A SCREENWRITER:  A FICTION SCREENWRITING WORKSHOP WITH TOM SHOEBRIDGE

Saturday February 5th and Sunday February 6th
10AM - 5PM each day
Members: $100/ Non-members: $125
Deadline to register: January 28th, 2011
Limited to 12 participants

This two-day workshop at SAW Video will concentrate on the structural elements of visual storytelling in dramatic films - theatrical, movie-of-the-week, and on-line. Elements to be covered include visual language, scene set-up, sequences, action, dialogue and script format. Students will be expected to bring a story at whatever stage it is currently in.

Tom Shoebridge has taught scriptwriting for over 30 years in which his students have created many award-winning films. In 1981, he founded the Canadian Screen Training Centre which trained over 7,000 students in 600 workshops until it closed in early 2010. Over the years, Tom has personally offered screenwriting workshops across Canada, in South Africa and Bermuda. He is the co-author of Best Canadian Screenplays, the first anthology of its kind.

For more information, or to register, please contact workshop coordinator Pixie Cram at workshops@sawvideo.com or 613-238-7648.

SAW Video
67 Nicholas Street, Ottawa
in the basement of Arts Court
www.sawvideo.com
sawvideo@sawvideo.com
t. 613-238-7648
f. 613-238-4617

Friday

MARK by Mike Hoolboom Friday, December 3 · 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Club SAW, 67 Nicholas St (Arts Court basement) Presented by Available Light Screening Collective & Inside Out LGBT Film and Video Festival MARK is a deeply personal and visceral homage to Mark Karbusicky, editor and friend of acclaimed experimental filmmaker Mike Hoolboom, who committed suicide in April 2007. Hoolboom, in an attempt to find answers, compiles the residual fragments of Mark from home movies, childhood photographs, and interviews with friends, family, and his life-partner of ten years, trans performance artist Mirah-Soleil Ross.  

THE INFIDELS
International Group Exhibit curated by Guy Berube
December 3 - 28, 2010
Vernissage Dec 3 / 7 - 10pm
Tunes by DJ JAS NASTY In Collaboration with Abnormals Galleries
in Berlin, Germany & Poznan, Poland.
RUMOUR HAS IT
That there might be a fantastic art show with over 40 local artists happening in Hintonburg. Dec. 3rd at 8 pm, 1111A Wellington St. Cyclelogik's 3rd annual Christmas show is pulling out all the stops for this one - well, that's the word on that the street anyhow. Please stop by and see if the rumours of live animals and high stakes Mah Jong games are true.
Possibly featuring work by the following artists:
Jenny Holzer
Erin Robertson
Maria Lezon
Jenn Farr
Marc Adornato
Daniel Martelock
Joanna Swim
Jeff Moffett
Mary Spicer
Stefan Thompson
Andrea Emery
Barbara Kruger
Jeff Koons
Andrea Stokes
Tami Gallili Ellis
Natasha Beaudin
Pam Lawler
Don Kwan
Jennifer Amento
Tara Barnes
Tim Hunt
Kathrin Von Dehn
Geneivieve Saulnier
Sheilah Mackinnon
Ainsley Walton
Anna Griffiths
Damien Hurst and MORE!!!!!!!
Also possibly featuring the musical stylings of the Super Awesome Club.

Saturday

SAW Video seeks a Media Arts Programmer to plan and implement our ongoing dynamic media arts programming.
SAW Video’s Programmer oversees all aspects of presentation programming at SAW Video including: curating programs; planning, organizing, and presenting screenings, exhibitions and other media arts events; preparing grant applications for programming activities in conjunction with SAW Video’s Director; negotiating artist and curator fees, coordinating travel and accommodation for guest artists and curators; writing promotional and critical text on programming events; overseeing the design and production of programming materials; updating programming section of the website; fostering collaborations with presenting partners locally, nationally, and internationally; and attending regional and national festivals/events related to media art when possible.
Hours of work: 32 hours per week (4 days a week)
Starting wage: $16 per hour plus dental/health benefits
Qualifications:
The selected individual will have:

•  A minimum of 3 years media arts curatorial experience;
• Extensive knowledge of contemporary media art practice and the media arts milieu in Canada and abroad;
• Proven grant and critical writing experience;
• Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage several tasks simultaneously;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Self-motivation and the ability to work independently and collaboratively;
• Proficiency with design software an asset;
• Bilingualism is a strong asset.

Deadline for applications: Friday, August 20th, 2010 at 5pm
Please submit by mail, fax, or email the following documents:
- A letter of intent (up to 2 pages) describing your skills and experience as they relate to this position
- Curriculum vitae or résumé
- Three references with names, positions and contact information
Send to:
Hiring Committee – Programmer
SAW Video Association
67 Nicholas St., Ottawa, Ontario K1N 7B9
Phone: (613) 238-7648 / Fax: (613) 238-4617
E-mail: sawvideo@sawvideo.com
SAW Video is committed to employment equity. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About SAW Video:
SAW Video is an artist-run centre committed to support ground-breaking artistic production, presentation and programming of independent video and media art. SAW Video provides many services to its membership including affordable technical facilities, and a wide range of programmes designed to create an atmosphere that will inspire production through the exchange of ideas around form, content and style.
In addition to providing affordable access to video production and post-production facilities, our activities include production support programmes for video artists, a comprehensive range of introductory, inter-mediate and advanced workshops and as well as screenings and exhibitions. For more information on SAW Video, check out our web site: www.sawvideo.com.
SAW Video – Centre for the Media Arts
67 Nicholas Street, Ottawa, Ontario CANADA K1N 7B9
tel. (613) 238-7648 / (613) 238-4617 fax

SAW Video offers a variety of grants to video artists in all stages of their careers. All grants are a combination of equipment access, material costs and workshop subsidies.
The deadline for the JumpstART Mentorship Program for and the SAW Video Production Fund for is **SATURDAY MAY 1st**
The JUMPSTART MENTORSHIP PROGRAM provides artists new to video the opportunity to explore the medium.
www.sawvideo.com/grants/grant-saw-jumpstart-mentorship.php
The SAW VIDEO PRODUCTION FUND assists mid-career and established artists with an independent video, new media, or multi-media production either in production or post-production.
www.sawvideo.com/grants/grant-saw-production-fund.php
Check out www.sawvideo.com for all the details or contact Erin Kelly at 613-238-7648 or erin@sawvideo.com.

AVAILABLE LIGHT SCREENING COLLECTIVE: CALL FOR CURATING PROPOSALS FOR THE AUTUMN 2010 - SUMMER 2011 SERIES

Available Light Screening Collective (AL for short) is an Ottawa, Ontario-based volunteer organization committed to curating and presenting experimental film and video artworks within the local community. From its inception in 1995 as a Super 8 production group, AL has functioned as a non-incorporated artists' collective, a democratic and flexible form of governance in keeping with the shifting character of the dynamic experimental media artworks it is dedicated to presenting.

Available Light Screening Collective is currently seeking written proposals for media arts curating projects for its 2010-2011 season. The series is scheduled to begin in September 2010 with most programs presented at our primary exhibition venue in Ottawa, Club SAW at Galerie SAW Gallery. Proposals for other venues in the region, including outdoor sites, will also be considered. A professional curator's honorarium, as well as individual artists' fees for each work screened, will be paid upon the successful completion of the project.

Galerie SAW Gallery presents / La Galerie SAW Gallery présente :

FREE SCHOOL / ÉCOLE LIBRE

A new initiative proposed by members of the Board of Trustees of Galerie SAW Gallery, Free School is a free workshop and lecture series geared toward professional visual and media artists working in the Ottawa and Gatineau regions. Providing an exceptional opportunity to delve into a curriculum that few learning institutions deliver, Free School features leaders in various fields related to the arts, who will speak to artists in practical terms on subjects ranging from crating and conservation to working with curators and running a studio. Informative and accessible to a wide range of artists from emerging to established, this series is meant to enrich your artistic career all the while providing a unique networking opportunity.