Visionary Art Gallery Director

Njoyn; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Carleton University seeks a dynamic Director for its public art gallery. You will lead the gallery's vision, strategy, planning, and operations, shaping public programs and exhibitions to engage diverse audiences.

The role requires a graduate degree in art history (or related) and at least four years directing a public art gallery, with strong fundraising and stakeholder-management experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in art history or related discipline.
• Minimum of four years' experience in the direction, leadership and operations of a public art gallery.
• Equivalencies will be considered; employment tests may be required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the vision, strategy, planning, public profile, impact and operations of Carleton’s art gallery.
• Lead gallery programs, exhibitions and audience engagement strategy.
• Oversee budgets, fundraising, and stakeholder relations.

Skills

Leadership practices

Strategic planning

Risk management

Policy development

Financial management

Stakeholder relationship management

Art knowledge (Canadian & Intl)

Public/educational programming

Funding models & fundraising

Marketing & communications planning

Education

Graduate degree in art history or related

4+ years directing public art gallery

Job description

Carleton University seeks a dynamic Director for its public art gallery. You will lead the gallery's vision, strategy, planning, and operations, shaping public programs and exhibitions to engage diverse audiences.

The role requires a graduate degree in art history (or related) and at least four years directing a public art gallery, with strong fundraising and stakeholder-management experience.