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Location: Toronto, ON
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Job date: Sat, 08 Feb 2025 06:49:36 GMT
Job description: As a private collector of contemporary Canadian art, Equitable Bank adheres to a mandate to support early-career artists and emerging artistic practices and extends the reach of this mandate through external sponsorships and programming. In addition to standing arts sponsorships with non-profit and charitable arts organizations in Toronto and nationally, the organization launched and continues to present the Emerging Digital Artists Award (EDAA) each year as part of its demonstrated commitment to digital art practices. Striving toward an alternative, socially responsible, and ethical approach to collecting, the curatorial team is empowered to execute this vision, with the guiding support of the Chief Human Resources Officer.The Assistant Curator will support the Senior Curator on a wide range of activities that support the Equitable Bank Art Program, which includes the corporate art collection, internal learning and engagement, and external programs, partnerships, and sponsorships. The role’s primary aim is to meet the bank’s curatorial needs and uphold the mandate and vision for the art collection and related initiatives, while contributing to strategic development of the broader arts program.Collections Management and Development (45%)
- Contributes to collections management, planning, and development for a forthcoming relocation to a new head office in Toronto starting in April 2025, Vancouver in May 2025, and Montreal in September 2025.
- Coordinates and co-leads internal Art Committee meetings to review and consider new acquisitions and commissions.
- Maintains the Equitable Bank Art Collection inventory and contributes to the development of a digital and printed catalogue.
- Compiles and organizes documentation of all newly acquired artworks, including images, descriptions and artist statements, special maintenance needs (where applicable), and additional research (where applicable).
Programming and Special Projects (35%)
- Assists in coordination for the 2024 Emerging Digital Artists Award (EDAA) touring exhibition, virtual exhibition, and international residency program.
- Assists in the planning and execution of the 2025 EDAA, including but not limited to scheduling, communications, and event and exhibition coordination.
- Develops marketing and social media content for the EDAA.
- Maintains involvement in the art community in Toronto and finds opportunities to represent the EDAA and art collection where applicable.
Communications (20%)
- Coordinates deadlines/appointments and workflow with internal and external partners.
- Manages the EDAA email account, including artist and partner inquiries.
- Coordinates and manages content for ongoing internal communications on platforms such as Viva Engage.
- Responds to incoming requests about the collection as required.
Equitable Bank supports early-career artists and emerging artistic practices through sponsorships and programming. The organization hosts the Emerging Digital Artists Award annually to promote digital art practices. The Assistant Curator role involves managing the corporate art collection, coordinating acquisitions, and planning special projects like the EDAA exhibition. The role also involves communicating with internal and external partners to uphold the bank’s curatorial vision.