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[2009/05/12 12:00 AM]
Job Posting: Executive Director
The Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition (TOAE), a charitable not-for-profit organization, is seeking to hire a new Executive Director (ED).
TOAE is a juried showcase featuring contemporary fine art and craft that takes place on Nathan Phillips Square for three days on the second weekend of July each year. TOAE serves as a fresh-air alternative to conventional art shows and galleries. Approximately 500 artists participate and over 100,000 visitors attend the exhibition every year. Side by side, established artists, undiscovered talents and innovative students sell their work directly to the public and make lasting connections with art dealers and collectors.
Reporting to a volunteer Board of Directors, the ED may be employed first on a part-time basis from June 29 until July 24, 2009 to shadow the current ED. The successful candidate will then begin a year-to-year contract starting September 1, 2009, including 4 weeks of vacation.
The position requires an energetic and enthusiastic person who can work flexible and sometimes lengthy hours, especially throughout the jury process and the duration of the exhibition. The ED is responsible for the financial and administrative management of the organization and the co-ordination of the exhibition. This includes the overall management of the jury process for the selection of exhibitors, fundraising for both the event and the Awards Program as well as strategic planning. The ED will work closely with the various TOAE Board committees and City of Toronto staff.
Contract Fee Range: $37k - $42k
Required Qualifications
At least 3-5 years work experience in non-profit arts administration
A degree in Art, Art History, Arts Administration or equivalent
Experience working with a Board of Directors and committees
Experience managing staff and volunteers
Event planning experience
Computer skills, including Photoshop, word processing, spreadsheets, email, data management on a Mac computer
Knowledge of website management
Direct knowledge of contemporary visual art, especially the Toronto arts scene
Communications: written, verbal and interpersonal skills
PR experience
Print design knowledge (for ads in newspapers, magazines, flyers, posters, etc)
Grant writing experience
Developing and managing budgets
Independent worker
For a complete job description, please visit the ABOUT TOAE section in the left side menu.
Applications must be received by 5pm on May 29, 2009.
Please mail cover letter and resume to:
Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition
Executive Committee
401 Richmond Street West, Suite 264
Toronto, ON M5V 3A8
* Please note that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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The Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition (TOAE) art shows and galleries.
Quality art work of established artists, and craftspeople features undiscovered talents and innovative students side by side. TOAE is a juried showcase featuring contemporary fine art and craft that takes place annually on Nathan Phillips Square, every July. TOAE is a charitable, non-profit organization supported by a group of volunteers active in the art and corporate communities.
Approximately 400 artists chosen from over 1000 applicants will be exhibiting their artwork in: painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, drawing, fibre, glass, jewellery, metal, mixed media, watercolour and wood. This year ART NOW promises to feature video and installation art. Over $30,000 in cash and prizes awarded each year. Also showing this year are artists from Workman Arts, Sketch and Creative Works Studio. Family Programming is also being offered this year.
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