Artist-in-Residence / Programming Assistant

The Arty Crowd; Toronto; On-site; CAD 29,484 - 36,036; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two-week paid break over the winter

Hybrid work model

Job summary

SAVAC (South Asian Visual Arts Centre) is seeking an Artist-in-Residence/Programming Assistant for a 24-week internship. The role blends studio work with arts administration, with a public artist talk expected as part of the residency.

The position is based in Toronto; duties span onsite programming and studio activities, with some studio work possible remotely. Applicants should be graduates and reside in the GTHA or be able to commute.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate from college or university
• Interest in working in the artist-run sector
• Willingness to split time between studio and programming/admin duties

Responsibilities

• Split time between working in the studio and performing administrative and programming duties
• Develop a body of work and give a public artist talk as part of the residency
• Assist with administrative and programming tasks for the arts centre; onsite at SAVAC

Skills

Public speaking

Arts administration

Studio practice

Education

College or university graduate

Job description

Artist-in-Residence / Programming Assistant

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Artist-in-Residence / Programming Assistant

Application Deadline: September 21, 2026
October 13, 2026 – March 27, 2027
Full time (30 hours per week) – $21.00 per hour
Two-week paid break over the winter holidays

SAVAC (South Asian Visual Arts Centre) is seeking an Artist-in-Residence/Programming Assistant for a 24-week internship supported through Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Heritage. Visual artists working in all mediums, who are also interested in working in the artist-run sector, are invited to apply.

This position is a combined artist residency and gallery internship, designed for an emerging artist who has recently graduated from their studies. The successful applicant will split their time between working in the studio and working as an arts administrator. As part of the residency, the successful candidate will develop a body of work and give a public artist talk. As Programming Assistant, they will complete administrative and programming duties relating to the arts centre as assigned.

While studio work may be completed remotely and onsite at 401 Commons Arts Hub (401 Richmond St W, Toronto), Programming Assistant duties will be performed onsite at the SAVAC office. The successful applicant must live in the GTHA region or be able to commute. The Artist-in Residence/Programming Assistant reports to SAVAC’s Artistic Director and Executive Director.

YCW Eligibility:

An individual is eligible for an internship funded by the Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Heritage program, if they:

• are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada (non-Canadians holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent resident status are not eligible);
• are legally entitled to work in Canada (have a valid social insurance number);
• are between 16 and 30 years of age inclusively at the start of employment; and
• are a college or university graduate (certificate, bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate).

Note: Priority will be given to graduates who have not previously participated in YCW internship programs and who are unemployed or underemployed.