The Mann Art Gallery (MAG) is bidding
farewell to its director and curator Jesse Campbell, opening up the
opportunity for someone to take on a crucial role in Prince Albert’s
thriving arts community.
On Wednesday, the gallery announced
that Campbell would not be returning after her maternity leave. With
Lana Wilson, who’s currently in the acting position, going back to
her original educator role, the gallery is recruiting.
“I’m most proud that the MAG uses art
to add depth, education, inspiration, beauty, challenges and healing
into our lives,” said Campbell.
“This happened in special moments
that I witnessed every day at work: people getting new perspectives
about history, place and culture through exhibitions; visitors being
moved to tears when connecting emotionally with art; local artists
pushing boundaries and increasing their skills at professional
development workshops.”
Throughout her time as director/curator
for the past five years, the gallery’s collection has more than
doubled through the Beth and Mac Hone collection. That’s not to
mention pieces from Joe Fafard, including the Mahihkan
sculpture displayed outside of the building, Ruth Cuthand and
Catherine Blackburn.
Campbell curated
its first touring exhibition, which was Blackburn’s New
Age Warriors.
Not only was
Campbell responsible for installing Mahihkan, she created the garden
of the Foulds’ sculptures outside of the gallery. Previously, they
were in storage.
“None of this
would happen without artists, and I have been proud to work with them
all,” said Campbell.
Applications for
the full-time director and curator position are due on Apr. 22, with
the successful candidate ideally starting on Jun. 1.
The director and
curator will lead the artistic programming and administrative
operations, reporting to and working with the board of directors.
Qualifications
for the position include a Master’s Degree in Fine Arts or equivalent
education and experience, in addition to three years of previous art
gallery experience.
The director and
curator will have to work some evenings and weekends for meetings and
events, but hours are negotiable.
For more information, visit
www.mannartgallery.ca.
The Mann Art Gallery asks applications are sent by email only to
[email protected].
