Calgary

Full-Time Contract, One Year (September 2025 to September 2026)

Overview:

The Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) is seeking an experienced, passionate and self-motivated individual to be the onsite Gallery Coordinator for an upcoming 6,000 square foot gallery space being set up in downtown Calgary.  The opening of the gallery is being planned for September 2025.

The opportunity is a temporary contract position for one year with the possibility of extension that will utilize the ideal candidate’s experience in collections management, outreach, arts administration and management, logistics, and programming. 

The Alberta Foundation for the Arts is a public agency and provincial corporation with a mandate to support and contribute to the development of the arts in Alberta. It provides arts grants to individuals and organizations, manages a provincial art collection by Albertan artists, and conducts research and communicates about the value of the arts to Alberta. It is governed by a board of directors that reports to the Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women.

For more information about the Alberta Foundation for the Arts, please visit: affta.ab.ca.

Role and Responsibilities of the Position:

Reporting to the Director, Art Collections and Initiatives (located in Edmonton), the position will be responsible for managing and completing daily gallery operations including (but not limited to): overseeing the artworks in the gallery, collaborating with the AFA’s Marketing and Communications team to promote upcoming exhibits and events, providing tours, performing related research, supporting partnerships, developing and overseeing programs and supporting events as required.

The position will be working out of an office in the same building during non-gallery hours and will only be required to work in the gallery space while it is open to the public. While hours for the gallery are still being finalized, the gallery space will largely be open during weekdays with limited hours but will include the possibility of additional hours on an occasional weekend or for a special after-hours event. Ample time will be provided where possible to ensure availability for planning purposes.

The position is for 5 days a week (Monday to Friday), with work hours from 8:15 am to 4:30 pm for a total of 36.25 hours a week with a one-hour lunch break included. Total hours per workday are 7.25 hours.

The successful candidate will need to be comfortable with standing for long periods of time while working in the gallery space, lifting or moving objects of up to 20kgs, and possess the ability to work independently. They will also need to be flexible in working occasional weekends and outside normal operating hours in the case of supporting events. Some travel (approximately 5%) within Calgary and to Edmonton for training and research will be required, with the possibility of additional travel to communities outside of Calgary when required to perform outreach as needed. 

As part of the onboarding process, the successful candidate must be available to travel to Edmonton for training prior to the gallery opening in September. 

The primary responsibilities of this position encompass two (2) main categories (but is not limited to):

Collections Care:

• Responsible for proper care of the gallery and its artworks by exercising collections management best practices in ensuring artworks are protected and free from damage and completing daily/regular inspections to ensure works are safe from potential risks such as pests, leaks, and direct light.
• Performing required research to inform future additions to the AFA art collection.
• Overseeing the receival of artworks when needed and completing required documentation (ie. condition reporting).
• Working with and liaising with facility management staff when required to address onsite concerns.
• Performing regular care routines to monitor the gallery space, including checking on environmental controls (ex. Humidity levels) and security systems to ensuring protection of the artworks.

Programming/Visitor Experiences:

• Welcoming visitors, providing exceptional customer service, and providing information on current and future exhibits and upcoming events during gallery hours.
• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the gallery, including opening and closing the space, and ensuring the gallery is kept clean.
• Coordinating programming and supporting planned events for the gallery space such as live performances, workshops and artist talks.
• Overseeing the gallery’s operations during operating hours and during special events to ensure gallery best practices are followed.
• Engaging with visitors and providing tours when needed.
• Collecting, compiling and reporting visitation statistics to inform future programming and operations.
• Managing and coordinating exhibitions including maintaining a schedule of visual art exhibitions and potentially assisting with installation and curation.

Qualifications:

• University degree in art history, fine arts, museum studies, or a related field.
• Strong project and time management skills with the ability to meet multiple deadlines.
• Experience with arts administration, community engagement, and budget management.
• Previous experience curating and advising on exhibitions.
• Experience in public speaking and comfortable speaking to groups of various sizes.
• Knowledge of museum best practices, including collections management and current curatorial trends.
• Excellent communication (both written and oral), customer service and creative problem-solving skills.
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Highly self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office365.
• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s license. 

Assets:

• A Master’s degree in a related field including art history, fine arts and/or museum studies.
• Familiarity with Albertan visual art and contemporary topics in visual art trends.
• Fluency in another language.
• Experience with community building and maintaining stakeholder relationships.
• Experience with fine art preparation and handling.
• Current Standard (Intermediate) First Aid and CPR-C Certificate. 

Salary Range:

The salary compensation for this temporary contract position is up to $70,000 based on related experience (inclusive of all expenses).

How to apply:

Application Deadline: July 20, 2025

Applicants should send a resume and cover letter in one file that clearly outlines their qualifications and experience to kara.annett@gov.ab.ca by the application deadline with the subject line Gallery Coordinator (Calgary) Application.

We thank all applicants for their time and effort in applying, however only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Submission Deadline: July 25, 2025

Opportunity Description:
The Ujima Fellowship is a no-cost leadership development program for Black and BIPOC youth (ages 16–30) in Edmonton and Calgary, designed to increase representation in nonprofit governance and civic decision-making spaces.

Fellows receive:

• 10 weeks of in-person leadership training (NAIT)
• Board governance training (online via ECVO)
• A 3-month placement with a nonprofit board, commission, or civic body
• Access to mentorship, community-building workshops, and networking
• A dual Certificate in Leadership Development (NAIT + Africa Centre)
• A final Capstone Project supporting host organization goals

Eligibility:

• Identify as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Colour (BIPOC)
• Ages 16–30
• Reside in Edmonton or Calgary
• Demonstrated interest in community, volunteering, or civic leadership

How to Apply (Fellows):
To join Cohort 6, submit your application by July 25, 2025 at:
🔗 rufp0eti.paperform.co

Application Requirements:

• Resume (highlighting community or volunteer experience)
• Letter of Intent
• One reference letter (academic preferred)
• Government-issued ID

For Host Organizations:

Nonprofits, charities, boards, commissions, and public institutions in Alberta can host a fellow at no cost.

Apply here: 🔗abkef7zu.paperform.co

For questions visit africacentre.ca/ujima-fellowship-program/ or email ujima.fellowship@africacentre.ca

Off the Beaten Path: A Fantasy Musical Where You Choose the Ending!

Off the Beaten Path is a hilarious, heart-pounding, interactive fantasy musical where you decide what happens next. Will the rogue betray the party? Can the orcs dance their way to redemption? Is that sword fight going to end in glory or disaster?

Set in the magical world of Arlyrus, this thrilling adventure is like live-action D&D meets Broadway—no two shows are the same. Heroes rise. Secrets unravel. And you decide the path they take.

Expect dancing orcs, epic sword fights, and tunes that will live rent-free in your head for days. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll probably want to come back again—just to make sure your favourite hero doesn’t meet their fate this time...

🎟️ Learn More & Tickets: obpmusical.com
📅 Shows: July 4, 5, 6 at 7 pm| Matinee July 5 at 1:30pm
📍 Beddington Theatre Arts Centre | 375 Bermuda Dr NW, Calgary, AB T3K 2J5
 

The Common Ground Festival returns and its groovier than ever!! We are looking for submissions to celebrate Calgary's most talented artists and the joy of bringing new works of all shapes and sizes to the stage! If you've got a thing we've got a stage

The Common Ground Festival is a place for emerging and small professional artists to present and develop the work that they are passionate about. Since our inception in 2014, we have been honoured to show Calgary the work of over 300 early career artists. In 2018 we partnered with the Pumphouse Theatres, a longtime supporter of emerging and small professional artists in Calgary, in order to provide the best stage for our artists

We are now growing again as a festival to expand from not only emerging artists, indie-theatre and new works, but also more artistic disciplines. For this year’s festival we want to provide an artistically diverse and unique experience for our audience!

This includes what you would expect from Common Ground as well as more dance, physical storytelling and non-traditional story telling by emerging and small professional artists.

What we are looking for from submissions:

•  Theatrical physical story tellers: Dancers, Clowns, Mimes, Puppetry, etc.
• New works
• Anything you’ve ever wanted to perform but haven’t had a chance to yet.
• Have an unfinished piece or just a very short show that you want to try in front of an audience? There may also be a cabaret for short versions of works either complete or in progress.
• We also have a focus on artists from Calgary, Alberta

The Common Ground Festival is (and always will be) looking for innovative, experimental or original works that showcases authentic and creatively embodied stories. if you've got a thing, we’ve got a stage for you.

Deadline for submissions: July 31, 2025
How to submit: Fill out this form: forms.gle 

The festival will be happening from November 12 to 15, 2025 

To apply, go to: mpeoplesolutions.com/jobs/controller

Alberta Theatre Projects (ATP) is in its 50th season (2024–25) of producing live, professional, contemporary theatre in Calgary. ATP is a not-for-profit organization known for supporting new play development.

At Alberta Theatre Projects (ATP, learn more here: ATP Website), we create world-class contemporary theatre that blurs the line between the audience and the artist, by telling the most provocative and engaging stories of our time. By embracing the intimacy and unique audience configuration opportunities of the Martha Cohen Theatre, we offer an exciting new experience for our audience with each production.

About the position

Are you a detail-oriented, proactive accounting professional looking to make a meaningful impact in the arts? Alberta Theatre Projects invites you to apply for the position of Senior Accountant/Controller.

Reporting to the Executive Director, this role provides strategic financial guidance and operational leadership, ensuring the integrity of ATP’s financial systems and processes. You’ll contribute to decision-making across the organization while maintaining compliance, efficiency, and transparency in all financial operations.

This is a full-time, permanent position located at Arts Commons in downtown Calgary and requires working in the office (this is not a remote based position).

Responsibilities

• You’ll be a sole contributor leading the accounting department, but you’ll be working in a collaborative environment with a number of different departments and stakeholders
• Timely and accurate financial statements to the management team and board of directors (monthly)
• Completing month-end and year-end closing, reconciliations and consolidation of financials (including working papers to the auditor)
• Compliance with funding agreements, grant requirements and CRA regulations
• Lead financial forecasting, budgeting and cash flow management
• Preparing annual budgets and forecasts with the leadership team
• Provide invaluable insights to enhance financial efficiency and decision-making.
• Keep our financial operations running smoothly with meticulous record-keeping and coordination.
• Drive strategic planning through insightful financial analyses and predictive modeling.
• Ensure financial health by conducting audits and preparing accurate reports
• Collaborate with external auditors and regulatory bodies to maintain compliance.
• Oversee financial committees and board meetings.
• Establish robust financial policies and internal controls to support organizational growth.
• Manage payroll, insurance, and vendor contracts with precision and care.
• Accounts payable, receivable and day to day bookkeeping (reconciliations, remittances, filings, etc.)

Job Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in financial management or accounting.
• The ideal candidate will be a Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager or Controller
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field is required (CPA designation preferred and experience in the not for profit or performing arts/creative industry would be an asset).
• Strong skills in financial analysis and familiarity with financial software (Excel, QuickBooks).
• Experience with CRM systems such as Spektrix is an asset.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Alignment with ATP’s mission and a passion for the performing arts.
• As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to complete a background and credit check to the sole satisfaction of Alberta Theatre Projects
• Legal authorization to work in Canada.

What we can offer

This is a full-time salaried position with an annual salary range of $75,000–$85,000, commensurate with experience. Benefits include three weeks of paid vacation and comprehensive health coverage. You’ll work in a supportive, collaborative environment where your financial expertise directly contributes to ATP’s creative success.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Our commitment to DE&I is woven into our belief that our organization is strongest when we embrace our communities’ lived experiences, regardless of what we look like, where we come from, or whom we love. That means building a more equitable, inclusive workplace and promoting daily actions that reinforce our DE&I commitment to the audiences we serve.

Application Process

Alberta Theatre Projects is committed to reflecting the diversity of our community. We believe in equality and inclusion and strongly encourage submissions from all qualified individuals regardless of gender, age, race, sexual orientation, and physical ability. We also encourage you to self-identify as you are comfortable in your application. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know in your application.

To apply, please submit your resume and complete the questionnaire through Modern People Solutions website (they are supporting Alberta Theatre Projects with the hiring process):

mpeoplesolutions.com/jobs/controller

Thank you to all applicants. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls, in-person visits or e-mails, please. 

For more information about Alberta Theatre Projects, please visit our website: albertatheatreprojects.com.