Position Title:
Curator and Administrator
Organization:
The Medici Group is a new social enterprise that gives scholarships to emerging artists in
developing countries. Inspired by the Medici patrons of the Renaissance, the Group was
formed for the purpose of inspiring, educating, and supporting aspiring visual artists in the
developing world, supporting them with the financial resources necessary to produce and
exhibit new works of art to a global audience.
If you have significant entrepreneurial drive and want to curate contemporary painting,
then apply for this posting. http://artmedici.org
Description:
This is a unique learning opportunity to actively participate in the procedures of a
Vancouver-based social enterprise. The successful applicant will assist a Co-Founder in
curation, marketing, developing content, fundraising, and administration for the
organization.
General responsibilities may include communicating with participating artists, documenting
the creative process, responding to inquiries about Medici, and assistance with
administration as needed. The position will assist in areas of growth, website management,
project coordination, and administration. The position is ideal for applicants with significant
entrepreneurial drive.
Qualifications:
The Medici Group is seeking a 3rd or 4th year undergraduate student or graduate student
for this position. Applicants should demonstrate a strong knowledge and enthusiasm for
contemporary painting, history, and theory internationally. The ideal applicant will be detailoriented, possess excellent organizational and communication skills, have excellent taste,
and be proficient with graphic and administrative software and procedures.
Dates:
May-Aug
Organization contact:
Ray Hsu, Co-Founder
Deadline to apply:
Send applications to Chelsea Hunter, Internship coordinator, by no later than March 20,
4:00pm.