The Image Centre is offering a paid, part-time 20-week apprenticeship for a BIPOC individual to receive mentorship and training in art handling in photography (including 5 weeks of full-time training). Program starts late January 2025.
The successful applicant will be asked to provide feedback on this pilot program in order to assist with the development of a larger-scale AHAP initiative.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Art Handling Apprentice
Department: The Image Centre
Hours per week: Temporary part-time, 7.25 hours per week; with 5 specific weeks of 36.25 hours per week.
Deadline to apply: November 8, 2024, @ 11 am
Art Handling Apprenticeship (Pilot 2.0 Program)
THE OPPORTUNITY

The Image Centre’s Art Handling Apprenticeship Program (AHAP) is a unique opportunity for training in preparation and art handling in the field of photography. The apprenticeship will be offered to Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) who are in the early stages of their career in order to support economic onramps and opportunities that have the capacity to create greater equity, agency and power across underrepresented communities in Canada. Throughout the 20 week pilot program, the apprentice will be integrated into the museum setting and provided with learning and professional development opportunities that focus on exhibition installation, art handling, and framing. Working alongside the IMC’s Art Installer and Art Preparator, the apprentice will gain experience in painting and plastering, basic woodworking, basic AV technical installation, matting and framing, 2D art installation, and the professional handling of artwork. For the pilot, we will employ one apprentice who will be an essential contributor to our research and planning as we gather and incorporate their feedback prior to engaging in a larger apprenticeship program.

This apprenticeship is made possible with the generous support of the Canada Council for the Arts.
QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience in any related field, such as the film industry, theatre, construction; technical or trade certification, or enrollment in post-secondary degree program (preferably in the visual arts)
  • Willingness to learn
  • Open and inclusive attitude
  • Ability to work independently, as well as in small groups
  • Good manual dexterity
  • Ability to work with overlapping/tight deadlines
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Good spatial awareness
  • Basic math skills
  • Interest in art, contemporary art, installation art, photography
  • Safety conscious
  • Able to work at heights (certification will be provided) and in low light conditions
  • Ability to carry 10kgs
  • Basic computer knowledge, including Microsoft Word and ExcelAll applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of Canada.

How to apply: Complete Google Form here or submit your resumé along with a statement of interest, about why you want to work in a museum and two references to imagecentre.ahap@torontomu.ca
The deadline is: Friday, November 8th 2024, @ 11am

More details on the IMC website here.