Programs at The Banff Centre

Visual Arts: Curatorial Work Study

Program dates: May 4, 2009 - March 31, 2010

Application deadline: March 11, 2009

Note: Program dates exclude December 12, 2009 - January 3, 2010.
Successful applicants will initially be offered a 6 month contract but this may be extended with the approval of the participant and The Banff Centre.

Program Information

The curatorial work study program with the Walter Phillips Gallery is designed for emerging curators. This is a hands-on opportunities that allow individuals to work on projects with direct mentorship and support in a multitude of areas focusing on the participants learning objectives, and may include curatorial studies and arts management and administration. Learning opportunities may be formal sessions and/or workshops or informal opportunities arising out of daily situations. The work portion of the experience will primarily focus on activities that complement the participant’s learning objectives as the work relates to the real and ongoing activities of the Walter Phillips Gallery.

Work study placements are appropriate for individuals wishing to leave their work worlds or formal advanced studies for a period of time to expand their careers, professional experience, and capabilities.These programs require full-time commitment and independent thinking. All participants sign a learning contract that assists in the evaluation of their work study experience.

Applicants or leaders from professional arts organizations, cultural and technology industries, other training organizations, colleges and universities, research centres, and labour and government agencies are encouraged to approach Visual Arts to create work study partnerships

All programs, faculty, dates, fees, and offers of financial assistance are subject to change. Non-refundable fees and deposits will be retained upon cancellation. Any other fees are refunded at the discretion of The Banff Centre.