Job Posting

Artistic Director

 

Tangled Art + Disability invites applications for the position of Artistic Director. The AD will provide artistic direction, planning, programming, and community leadership in keeping with the organization's mandate to develop, promote and produce the work of artists with disabilities and to make the arts and cultural sector accessible and inclusive to all.

Tangled Art + Disability  (formerly Abilities Arts Festival) is a charitable, not-for-profit organization committed to:

  • Showcasing, promoting and employing artists with disabilities from visual, performing, media and integrated art forms;
  • Investing in the future of disability arts by empowering children and youth with disabilities to explore their own talents;
  • Fostering partnerships that increase access and opportunities for artists with disabilities;
  • Providing professional development to artists with disabilities;
  • Building a more inclusive arts and culture sector by enhancing accessibility to the arts for all.

Qualifications:

·      2+ years curatorial/programming experience;

·      Familiarity with contemporary disability culture and issues;

·      Connection to the disability community and the arts;

·      3-5 years experience in not-for-profit organization, or equivalent training and experience;

·      Superior communication, project management, and organizational skills;

·      Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively and collegial spirit;

·      Experience working with volunteer boards and committees;

·      Commitment to regional artistic initiatives and willingness to engage the public;

·      3-5 years experience with volunteer coordination and engagement.

 

Application Process:

Tangled Art + Disability is committed to encouraging opportunities for people with disabilities to work in leadership positions in the arts and culture sector. We will make every possible accommodation within our means to ensure that this position is available to people with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities are prioritized. Interested candidates are invited to send their CV and a cover letter indicating their interest, experience and familiarity with disability arts, as well as an expression of their vision, goals, and artistic philosophy to careers@tangledarts.org.

DEADLINE for applications: June 9, 2014. Please no phone calls. We will acknowledge receipt of all applications via email. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted by mid-July. Interviews will be held in Toronto or by Skype.

 

 

Job Description: Artistic Director

The Artistic Director is responsible for conceiving, developing, and implementing the artistic vision and focus of the organization. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the AD will work as part of a team with the Executive Director, General Manager, and Community and Outreach coordinator to maintain and enhance the organization's programme which includes two annual festivals, an emerging provincial tour, along with a range of other programmes.

This is a half-time, one year contract with the possibility of renewal for two more years.  The nature of the position is flexible and evolving, adapting to the needs and opportunities of this vibrant and growing organization. There are periods leading up to annual festivals, tours and other programmes that will require full time commitment; and occasional evening and weekend commitments in the form of board and committee meetings (typically week nights), public programme events, and networking opportunities. Overtime is compensated with time-off in lieu, during slower periods of the annual schedule.

 

Duties include (but are not limited to):

·      Developing and curating Tangled's annual programme;

·      Developing and implementing a communications plan by working with staff to prepare media releases, newsletters, etc.;

·      Soliciting and reviewing proposals/submissions from artists;

·      Developing and strengthening partnerships with artists and organizations locally, nationally and internationally;

·      Working with staff and board to secure funding from arts councils, sponsors, funders and private donors;

·      Contributing to the development of the annual budget;

·      Acting as a spokesperson for the organization;

·      Overseeing the annual Sharon Wolfe Artist in Residence position;

·      Reporting to the Board of Directors on a regular basis to present programme and financial updates.

 

 

 

 

 

Application Deadline: 
Monday, June 9, 2014
Start Date: 
Monday, August 18, 2014
Type of Work: 
Part-Time
City: 
Toronto
Province: 
Ontario
Education Level: 
University (Undergraduate)
Languages: 
English
Travel: 
No
Prefered Method(s) of Application: 
By E-Mail

Employer Details

Tangled Art + Disability

Rina Fraticelli
Suite S-30
401 Richmond Street West
Toronto, ON M4K2Y7
Canada

range of other professional development programmes. Tangled Art + Disability ( formerly Abilities Arts Festival) is a charitable, not-for-profit organization committed to • Showcasing, promoting and employing artists with disabilities from visual, performing, media arts, film and integrated art forms • Investing in the future of disability arts by empowering children and youth with disabilities to explore their own talents; • Fostering partnerships that increase access and opportunities for artists with disabilities • Providing professional development to artists with disabilities • Building a more inclusive arts and culture sector by enhancing accessibility to the arts for all. Tangled Art + Disability is committed to encouraging oppportunites for people with disabilties to work in leadership positions in the arts and culture sector.