About the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie

Rooted in place for the Peace Region and Treaty 8 territory, the Art Gallery of Grande

Prairie (AGGP) enriches our community by stewarding cultural heritage and celebrating

contemporary ideas. One of the largest square footage art galleries in Alberta, the

AGGP hosts exhibitions, educational programs, and is home to the Alberta Foundation

for the Arts (AFA) Travelling Exhibition Program Northwest (TREX NW). In addition, the

AGGP cares for a permanent collection of approximately 850 primarily local works of

art. Strict adherence to climate and security controls has earned the Gallery a “Category

A” designation by the Movable Cultural Properties Directorate of Canadian Heritage.

About the Position

Reporting to the Executive Director / Chief Curator, the TREX Manager / Curator is

responsible for the Gallery’s delivery of the Alberta Foundation for the Arts’ (AFA)

Travelling Exhibition Program (TREX) for Region 1 (Peace Region and Treaty 8

Territory). The TREX Manager / Curator will implement the contract between the Alberta

Foundation for the Arts and Art Gallery of Grande Prairie in a manner that respects all

conditions, procedures, and regulations outlined in our agreement. They are responsible

for supporting the priorities and attitudes that exemplify the values, professionalism,

mission, and vision of the Gallery and the Alberta Foundation for the Arts. The AFA’s

Travelling Exhibition Program Northwest sees participation from approximately 30

venues and 160,000 people annually.

The TREX Northwest program has been continuously hosted by the Art Gallery of

Grande Prairie since its inception in the 1980s. Currently supported by a multi-year

provincial contract with the AFA through March 31, 2030, this role represents an

enduring cornerstone of the Gallery’s regional programming.

Key Responsibilities:

Exhibition Curation, Logistics & Circulation

● Foundational administrative duties: contract management; shipping and logistics;

communications including social media and reporting; payment systems and

distribution; manage publications; manage installation of shows. Outreach and

networking to connect with recent venues, develop emerging artists, and spread

word about TREX NW.

● Manage the overall planning and operation of the TREX program: curating

exhibitions, managing venue exhibition bookings, promoting the TREX program,

arranging shipping to and from venues, and arranging exhibition trades with other

TREX regions.

● Curate, develop, prepare, and circulate a minimum of three (3) new exhibitions

per year, respecting AFA policies, procedures and requirements.

● Circulate a minimum of six (6) exhibitions for the TREX program per year: three

(3) developed by the successful candidate and three (3) of which should be

borrowed from other TREX regions.

● Coordinate exhibition touring logistics: collaborate on crate design and handling;

manage transportation and scheduling; ensure safe shipping of all TREX

materials to and from venues in accordance with RFP guidelines for sizes,

locations, and transportation standard practices. Concurrently, obtain proper

insurance for all artworks in exhibitions that originate from the Northwest Region.





Commit to the timely payment of artist fees and other expenditures.

Education & Interpretation

● Develop all interpretive and educational material and execute all evaluation plans

for the program for all new TREX exhibitions including educational packages,

lesson plans, pamphlets, catalogues, curatorial/artist statements, and didactic

panels/labels, while maintaining a working awareness of Alberta education

system activities and outcomes by grade level, K-12.

● Work with all partners and venues to program artist talks and supplemental

activities (residencies, workshops, and visiting artist programs in the field), also

collaborating with AGGP's Education Department on in-gallery programming.

Marketing & Outreach

● Create and implement a five-year promotional program to advertise TREX in the

Northwest Region.

● Ensure up-to-date educational and interpretive resources are accessible on

AGGP’s website and that venues receive sufficient print copies.

● Locate and develop new venues to participate in the TREX Program, prioritizing

public venues across northern Alberta.

● Follow copyright guidelines and law based on AFA guidance. Logos and AFA

sponsor accreditation must always be included.

Technical & Administrative Competencies

● Minimum two (2) or more years of practical experience with art handling, artwork

preparation, crate handling, and exhibition installation best practices.

● Minimum one (1) or more years of direct experience in budget management,

financial tracking, contract administration, third-party negotiations, and official

reporting.

● Minimum one (1) or more years of experience creating and executing

promotional/marketing plans across print, electronic media, radio, and digital

platforms.

● Demonstrated knowledge of shipping, crating, facility, and safety protocols for

traveling visual art exhibitions.

Reporting & Financial Management

● Prepare budgets, manage finances, oversee financial reports, and ensure a

yearly budget allotment is managed effectively to cover all artist fees, visiting

artists, and invoices. Respect and meet timelines for AFA financial reporting and

invoicing.

● Provide progress and information reports on TREX Program activities in the

region to the AFA as required.

● Participate in meetings with the Alberta Foundation for the Arts, regional

representatives, and AGGP staff as necessary.

Qualifications, Education & Experience

● Degree or diploma in Fine Arts, Art History, Museum Studies, Curatorial Studies

or a related discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

● Minimum two (2) or more years of experience researching, developing, and

curating visual art exhibitions, as well as preparing associated educational and

interpretive materials.

● Minimum two (2) or more years of experience developing and delivering





educational and public programming tailored to diverse Alberta audiences.

● Minimum two (2) or more years of experience working directly with Alberta visual

artists.

Assets

● Experience with childcare, primary education, and working with seniors.

● Knowledge of social media marketing and an understanding of web-based writing

and communications.

● Knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite.

Training & Certification That You Will Receive

● SAN’YAS Indigenous Cultural Safety Training

● WHMIS

● First Aid

● Vulnerable Sector Check

Work Environment

● This position involves both onsite program facilitation (tours, workshops, etc.),

with occasional weekend and evening hours required.

● The role involves physical activity, such as setting up art supplies, spending

extended periods standing and walking, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility

The Art Gallery of Grande Prairie is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and

strongly encourages applications from gender diverse, 2SLGBTQIA+ people and

individuals who are Indigenous, Black or People of Colour.

While we strive for accessibility, we wish to be transparent about the limitations of our

facilities. The Art Gallery of Grande Prairie is not fully accessible in the following ways:

multiple doors require key entry, especially in the storage areas of the building. The

ramps in the historic section of the Gallery are sloped on a steep incline and may be

difficult to navigate in a wheelchair or with restricted mobility.

The Art Gallery of Grande Prairie is not equipped with technology to support those who

are deaf, hard of hearing, blind or have low vision. We acknowledge that accessibility is

an ever-changing conversation that is unique depending on individual needs and

circumstances. We encourage you to reach out if you have any questions or concerns

about barriers to access at the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie.

Land Acknowledgment

We acknowledge that we are located on Treaty 8 territory—the ancestral land of the

sovereign Dane-zaa, Nehiyawak, Dene, and the traditional homeland of the Métis. We

acknowledge the many Indigenous Peoples who live and care for these lands. We are

grateful for the traditional Knowledge Sharers and Elders whose commitments continue

to support future generations and those who have gone before us. We make this

acknowledgement as an act of reconciliation, a starting place to rebuild relationships,

and address harm.

The Art Gallery of Grande Prairie also recognizes that Land Acknowledgments are not

enough. Through our actions we commit to truth, reconciliation, decolonization, and

allyship in support of Indigenous lifeways and wellbeing.

Please send a cover letter and CV to:

Subject: TREX Manager/Curator: AGGP

Email: [email protected]

For more information about the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie, please visit our website:

www.aggp.ca

We thank all who may apply, however, only those who are being considered for an interview will

be contacted. Please prepare three references if contacted.

Have questions? Email us at [email protected]

Pay: $55,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Extended health care

Work Location: In person

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