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Call for Applications: Art Handling Apprenticeship Program (AHAP) at The Image Centre

Ever wondered how the art at a museum is put up on the wall?

The Image Centre is offering a paid, part-time 14-week apprenticeship, beginning January 30, for a BIPOC individual to receive mentorship and training in art handling in photography (including 5 weeks of on-site training).

The successful applicant will be asked to provide feedback on this pilot program in order to assist with the development of a larger-scale AHAP initiative.

Submit your resume along with a short statement about why you want to work at a museum to eglavin@torontomu.ca by January 17, 2023 by 9 am.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Art Handling Apprenticeship (Pilot Program)
Department: The Image Centre, Toronto Metropolitan University
Supervisor’s Title: Exhibitions Curator
Wage: $22 per hour
Hours of Work: temporary part-time, 7.25 hours per week; with 5 specific weeks of 36.25 hours per week.
Start (flexible): week of January 31, 2023
End (flexible): week of May 1, 2023

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Image Centre’s Art Handling Apprenticeship Program (AHAP) is a unique opportunity for training in preparation and art handling in the field of photography. The Apprenticeship will be offered to Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) who are in the early stages of their career in order to support economic onramps and opportunities that have the capacity to create greater equity, agency and power across underrepresented communities in Canada.

Throughout the four-month pilot program, the Apprentice will be integrated into the museum setting and provided with learning and professional development opportunities that focus on exhibition installation, art handling and framing. Working alongside the IMC’s Art Installer and Facility Technician and Art Preparator, the Apprentice will gain experience in painting and plastering, basic woodworking, basic AV technical installation, matting and framing, 2D art installation and the professional handling of artwork. For the pilot, we will employ one apprentice who will be an essential contributor to our research and planning as we gather and incorporate their feedback prior to engaging in a larger apprenticeship program.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

• Any related experience in any related field, such as film industry, theatre or construction; or technical or trade certification, or enrollment in post-secondary degree programme (preferably in the visual arts)
• Willingness to learn
• Open and Inclusive attitude
• Able to work independently as well as in small groups
• Manual dexterity
• Working with overlapping/tight deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail
• Cautious, aware of surroundings
• Basic math skills
• Interest in art, contemporary art, installation art, photography
• Safety conscious
• Tasks may involve working at heights and working in low light conditions
• Ability to carry 10kgs
• Basic computer knowledge, including Microsoft Word and Excel

All applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of Canada.

To apply: Submit your resume along with a short statement about why you want to work at a museum and two references to eglavin@torontomu.ca by Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 9 am

We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts.