Forest City Gallery Seeks Director

Forest City Gallery (London): Director, Deadline Nov. 21

Position Available: Director of Forest City Gallery
(519) 434-5875
forestcitygallery [at] gmail [dot] com
www.forestcitygallery.ca

One-to-two-year renewable contract. 35hr/week with the understanding that additional volunteer hours
may be required.

Position begins: January 5th, 2009 Closing Date: November 21st, 2008

Forest City Gallery an artist-run centre located in downtown London, Ontario is looking for a dynamic,
resourceful, Director to administer and carry out the gallery's mandate. Established in 1973, the Gallery
was founded on the principles of artistic autonomy and a celebration of its regional context. The Gallery is
committed to extending the discourse between established and experimental art forms, as well as
responding to the rich history of artistic production in this region.

Responsibilities:
• In consultation with the Board of Directors implement the Gallery's programming and
administrative operations
• In consultation with the Grants Committee research, write and submit all operating, project and
special grants
• Research and identify new funding opportunities
• Liaise with funders and prepare final grant reports
• Participate in the curatorial process as a member of the programming committee, with the option
of developing an independently curated exhibition
• Option to develop one exhibition independently each year
• General administrative management activities including correspondence with exhibiting artists,
speakers, submission applications, members and donors.
• Co-ordinate shipping, transportation and travel activities of visiting artists/writers/speakers and
their works
• Oversee and schedule support for exhibitions installation, including activities related to media
screenings, literary and music events, and performance festivals
• Manage and schedule volunteers
• Research and formulate community outreach strategies, organize workshops, lectures and related
programs
• Develop and revise ongoing annual budget projections under the guidance of the FCG Board
• Maintain accurate financial records and prepare monthly budgetary reports in consultation with the
treasurer
• Manage financial aspects, including reporting, of all grant applications and special projects
funding
• Assist in the development and implementation of fundraising strategies and events
• Network and lias with advocacy groups locally, provincially, and nationally
• Maintain a clean, well organized, safe working environment

Qualifications:
• A post-secondary degree in visual arts/visual studies/museum studies and/or demonstrated
experience in artist-run centres, not-for-profit organizations, public/private galleries or museums
• A thorough knowledge of contemporary cultural practices on a local, national and international
level
• Proven experience working with budgets, researching and writing government and foundation
grants
• Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work in partnership with the FCG Board,
committees, artists and community members
• Experience managing volunteers and event planning
• Exceptional organizational and written skills
• A strong working knowledge of various Mac applications (word, spreadsheets, graphics, web)
• Ability to work comfortably with A/V Technology
Application must include:
• A cover letter outlining your experience and interest and relevant skills as they relate to artists an
run centre
• A current CV
• Names of three references with contact information
30,940.00 annually

The successful candidate will receive four weeks paid vacation in the summer and additional time-off
during the winter holidays.

Please forward applications by 5pm on November 21st
Hiring Committee, Forest City Gallery
258 Richmond Street
London, Ontario, N6B 2H7
forestcitygallery [at] gmail [dot] com