Job Posting

Residency Manager, Artscape Atelier at Zibi

Position Type: Full-time, Temporary (11 months)
Reporting to: Managing Director of Artscape’s Creative Placemaking Lab

Artscape’s Creative Placemaking lab is seeking a Residency Manager for the Artscape Atelier project at Zibi, in Ottawa-Gatineau. The Residency Manager would be responsible for the management and administration of the artists’ residency program on behalf of Artscape, working closely with both the artists and the Zibi development team to support successful outcomes for both. This would be the first artists’ residency operated at Zibi as part of the Artscape Atelier program, and will involve developing new and innovative systems, approaches and relationships. In collaboration with the Creative Placemaking Lab (referred to below as “Artscape”), the Residency Manager will play a critical role in this process.

Artscape Atelier at Zibi

Artscape Atelier is as a social enterprise that contracts with developers to deliver public art and public realm works. Artists will be employed through Artscape Atelier to produce works of public art as well as public realm infrastructure (such as, benches, light fixtures, wayfinding, etc.) to create streetscapes that reflect the unique local character, narratives and heritage of an area. Working with the Zibi team, Artscape is piloting Artscape Atelier by engaging artists to create artworks that will animate this new community. For 2020, we are developing a residency program where artists can engage with the Zibi team and themes and history of the site to produce art in a collaborative way.

This Residency Manager will be responsible for:

  • Planning and Strategy
    • Working with Artscape and Zibi staff, designing the program structure and outlining resources requirements for the residency with regards to the selection, administration, and completion of artists’ residency terms
    • Working with Artscape and Zibi staff, identifying and developing opportunities for artists to contribute to the public realm and public art needs of the site
    • Creating marketing and outreach plans to ensure that potential artists from Ottawa, Gatineau and Indigenous (especially Algonquin-Anishinabe) communities are aware of and encouraged to apply to opportunities at Zibi
    • Establishing relationships and/or partnerships with local individuals, organizations or other stakeholders in efforts to strengthen or promote the residency program
    • Developing and managing a selection process for resident artists which is fair and appropriate with regard to the needs of the Zibi team
    • Monitoring and reporting on the effectiveness of the program and providing strategic recommendations for the improvement of systems or approaches to Artscape
    • Supporting the creation of communications products for the project
  • Art Project Management
    • Acting as the primary liaison for artist applicants and residents on behalf of the residency program, Artscape and in relation to the Zibi team
    • Working with selected artists to develop contracts and workplans related to commissions for the Zibi site
    • Supporting Artscape in the administration of artist contracts and payments
    • Facilitating and moderating dialogue between artists and Zibi staff to determine siting, materials, delivery, installation, and other logistical parameters which may impact design and fabrication for artworks for the Zibi site
    • Facilitate mentorship or opportunities to engage Indigenous artists and emerging artists in the program
    • Overseeing the progress of resident artists’ work for the Zibi site in order to help artists adhere to timelines and deliverables outlined in their contracts
    • Providing general support and guidance to resident artists in support of their work for the Zibi site
    • Providing updates to Artscape on the status of artists’ work for the Zibi site
    • Working with the Zibi team to inspect and provide final acceptance of artworks for the Zibi site
    • Collaborating with Artscape and the Zibi team on the closing of the residency, including the planning of celebratory or promotional efforts
  • Facility Management
    • Providing key recommendations on the design and functionality of the Atelier studio space
    • Working with the Zibi team to develop security protocols and safety guidelines for the Atelier studio
    • Acting as the main keyholder for the Atelier space and ensuring that resident artists have appropriate access to the space
    • Monitoring and reporting on the functionality of the Atelier studio and providing recommendations for its improvement to Artscape
    • Working with Artscape and the Zibi team to ensure that the necessary resources are available in the Atelier studio

 Skills & Experience Requirements:

  • Well positioned within the Ottawa-Gatineau arts and cultural community
  • Community Arts facilitation background an asset
  • Commitment to and familiarity with current best practices and standards with regards to artistic practice, collaboration and remunerative structures
  • Degree in Fine Arts, Arts Administration or related creative discipline an asset in lieu of extensive professional work experience in arts and cultural field
  • Exceptional interpersonal, written and verbal communication and mediation skills
  • Demonstrated excellence in relationship building and professional network cultivation with particular focus on the arts and cultural sector
  • Strong time management and organizational abilities, experience in creative project management a plus
  • Adept problem-solver with flexibility to manage competing interests
  • French-English bilingualism
  • Familiarity with MS Office, Adobe CS, Mailchimp,
  • Familiarity with social media and external communication best practices
  • A proven track record of success in grants and awards writing

TO APPLY

Please respond with:

  • Specify where/how you found out about the opportunity
  • Your salary expectations
  • A resume
  • A cover letter outlining the qualifications and experience you would bring to the position and how you found out about the employment opportunity

Please note: Submissions must include all requirements listed above, including your salary expectations. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Applications will be received in confidence by mail or email and should be forwarded to:

Attention: Human Resources
Artscape
130 Queens Quay East
Suite 423, 4th Floor East Tower
Toronto, ON M5A 0P6
careers@artscape.ca (please note your name and the job title in the email subject line)

No phone calls please. We thank all applicants, however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted directly.

Artscape is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusiveness in all its work. We work proactively to be fair and equitable in practice and to build diversity into our teams, creative communities, programs and services. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation needs known to Artscape.

Application Deadline: 
Friday, January 31, 2020
Type of Work: 
Full Time
Contract
City: 
Ottawa-Gatineau
Province: 
Ontario
Education Level: 
University (Undergraduate)
Languages: 
English
French
Travel: 
No
Prefered Method(s) of Application: 
By Mail
By E-Mail

Employer Details

Artscape

Jamille Clarke-Darshanand
130 Queens Quay East
Suite 423, East Tower
Toronto, ON M5A 0P6
Canada

Artscape is made up of a group of not-for-profit organizations with a mission to make space for creativity and transform communities. Over more than 30 years, Artscape has evolved from a Toronto-based affordable artist studio provider to a global leader in creative placemaking, a practice that leverages arts and culture as a catalyst for community and urban development.