Gallery Assistant - Culture Works Canada

Alliance for Arts and Culture; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable arts organization is seeking a Gallery Assistant to support exhibitions and community engagement. The role involves organizing art displays, communicating with visitors, and assisting in educational programs. Ideal for students with a passion for the arts.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Curator and Gallery Coordinator in exhibitions.
• Organize exhibitions and manage display setups.
• Communicate with clients and document exhibited items.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Knowledge of art practices

Education

Student in a recognized Canadian institution

Job description

The Langley Arts Council is a charitable arts organization committed to fostering creativity, accessibility, and community engagement through innovative and inclusive programming. From performances and exhibitions to community classes, workshops, and festivals, we bring people together through the transformative power of the arts.

Position: Gallery Assistant

The Gallery Assistant will support the Langley Arts Council’s Curator and Gallery Coordinator in implementing, improving, and expanding the Art in Found Spaces and Gallery Exhibition Program.

This position is offered in collaboration with Culture Canada Works. To be eligible, students must meet all of the following requirements:

• Registered as a student in a recognized Canadian institution
• Legally allowed to work in Canada according to BC laws and regulations
• Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person granted refugee protection under law

Responsibilities:

• Answer phone calls and direct inquiries
• Provide general support to visitors, members, and volunteers
• Communicate with clients, customers, members, staff, and supervisors
• Curate and organize exhibitions in the Arts Council’s gallery spaces
• Develop exhibition concepts, select artworks, determine placement, and create engaging displays
• Support artists and contributors through the exhibition process
• Write exhibition texts or labels for visitor context and interpretation
• Maintain and update the Programming and Exhibitions filing system
• Assist in coordinating opening receptions and artist talks
• Manage display setups and handle sales transactions
• Document and catalog exhibited items, including label creation and attaching identifying information
• Collaborate with the Events and Arts Coordinators to develop educational programs around exhibitions
• Prepare and distribute promotional materials
• Collect visitor feedback and compile reports on attendance and engagement
• Brainstorm future exhibition ideas with team members
• Attend meetings, training sessions, and workshops
• Create honorarium letters for photographers, artists, jurors, etc.
• Adhere to health and safety guidelines to ensure safety during exhibitions

Qualifications:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail
• Organized and responsible
• Excellent internal and external communication skills
• Team player with initiative and ability to follow direction
• Knowledge of art practices and art history

How to Apply:

Please send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest and experience to Nicole Hutton at [e-mail] by May 26, 2025.

Additional deadlines and opportunities are listed below:

• Langley Arts Council: June 20, 2025
• Emily Carr University of Art + Design: May 29, 2025
• Langley Arts Council: May 30, 2025
• Saint James Music Academy: Until Filled
• Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity: May 27, 2025

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The BC Alliance for Arts + Culture recognizes and respects the traditional, unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, along with 240 other Indigenous communities across BC.