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Director of Surrey Art Gallery

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Widely recognized for its award-winning educational programs and exhibitions, Surrey Art Gallery has been a leading contemporary art institution for 50 years. The gallery is committed to engaging the public in an ongoing dialogue about the issues and ideas that impact our lives. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to serve and shape the future of Surrey Art Gallery, a “Class A” museum, and one of British Columbia’s premier public art galleries.


The future is bright in Surrey. Surrey, which will be the most populous city in the province, has bold plans to develop a vibrant downtown, with a new interactive art museum (60,000 square feet) serving as a signature cultural institution in the emerging downtown entertainment district. Expected to be five times larger than the footprint of the Surrey Art Gallery at Surrey Arts Centre, the Interactive Arts Museum will be a contemporary arts institution serving the region showcasing exceptional exhibitions, programs and events.


The City of Surrey is seeking a dynamic, collaborative Gallery Director to lead a talented team of curators, educators, programmers, trainers and volunteers to deliver extraordinary exhibitions and programming that reflect the communities they serve, while remaining focused on the future of the gallery. You will champion access, inclusion, creativity and artistic excellence, while fostering partnerships with artists, institutions, communities and residents.

Employment status
Exempt – regular full time

Responsibilities
As a gallery manager you will:

• Lead programming and enterprise operations to meet or exceed national standards of excellence.
• Guiding the future development of the enterprise, anticipating the new facility.
• Leading strategic planning initiatives and implementing their objectives.
• Coach, tutor, and supervise senior staff.
• Connect and develop relationships with the public, arts, business and all levels of government communities.
• Prepare and manage annual operating budgets and document and develop business needs.
• Oversee fundraising activities, including grants, private sponsorships, and donations.
• Coordination and participation in public relations and promotional activities at the regional and national levels.
• Participate in the City’s cultural planning initiatives, as a member of the Cultural Services Leadership Team.
• Serving as a former Governor of the Surrey Art Gallery Board of Directors supports the strategic work of planning and development of the Board.
• Prepare and deliver a range of presentations and reports on the gallery’s operations and future to funders, city council, committees, etc.

Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant discipline (arts, cultural management, art history, museum studies, etc.). Graduate-level education is an asset.
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in the delivery of cultural programs and services, including facility management and staff supervision.
• Deep and broad knowledge of contemporary arts, regional and national arts communities, and emerging trends and practices.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and manage a large, high-performing staff team.
• Strong ability to build and maintain positive relationships with a diverse group of staff, community stakeholders, artists, arts organizations, and the general public.
• Demonstrated ability to compose reports, deliver submissions and deliver presentations to a wide range of audiences.
• Strong strategic thinking, research, analytical, project management and problem solving.
• Sound knowledge of budget management, planning and forecasting.
• Experience with cultural infrastructure projects and long-range planning.
• Knowledge of collective agreements and management in a union environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize competing demands.
• Experience working in a municipal environment is an asset.

Additional information

About Sari Art Gallery:
Founded in 1975, Surrey Art Gallery showcases contemporary art by local, national and international artists, including digital and sound art. Recognized for its award-winning programming, the gallery engages children to adults in ongoing conversations that impact our lives and provides opportunities to engage with artists and the artistic process. The gallery is located at 13750 88 Avenue in Surrey in areas not available to Salish peoples, including Katzee, Kwanten and Semiahmoo. The Surrey Art Gallery gratefully acknowledges operating funding from the City of Surrey, the Province of British Columbia through the BC Arts Council, Canada Council for the Arts, and the Surrey Arts Society.

Other information
Pay Range: M2 – $104,807 – $123,302 (2024 rates)



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If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply at https://www.surrey.ca/about-surrey/jobs-careers To job ID 6737

Closing date: Open until filled.

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