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JOB NOTICE - ARTISTIC DIRECTOR - B CURRENT PERFORMING ARTS - TORONTO, ON
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Date production rehearsal/job starts: 02/06/2017
Deadline to submit: 12/30/2016
Email applications to: chair at bcurrent.ca
Contact name: Karim Morgan
Contact email: chair at bcurrent.ca
Contact phone: 416-533-1500

Additional information:

Organization Description
b current performing arts co.
b current is a registered not-for-profit arts company, which presents and
supports performance works emanating from Black and other Diasporic
Communities in Canada. Our Toronto-based theatre company focuses on
developing and producing material often only seen outside of mainstream
and even contemporary alternative venues.

b current performing arts invites applications for the position of
Artistic Director. The Artistic
Director will provide clearly articulated planning for programming,
training and community outreach
in keeping with the organization's mandate to develop, promote and produce
works primarily from
black and other artists of colour.

b current performing arts is committed to:
•  Promoting and developing works by black and other artists of colour.
•  Fostering partnerships that increase opportunities for black and other
artists of colour.
•  Providing professional development to artists and arts administrators.
•  Reflecting current cultural atmosphere through performing arts and
defining new forms of storytelling.

Job Description:
The Artistic Director is responsible for conceiving, developing, and
implementing the artistic focus of the organization. The AD will report to
the Board of Directors, work with the Executive Committee and Artistic
Producer/General Manager to enhance the organization's programming, which
includes a biennial festival and seasonal training programs.

This position is currently a part-time one-year contract with the
possibility of renewal and transition to full-time role. In addition to
daily responsibilities associated with this position, the Artistic
Director will be required to adapt to the needs of this vibrant and
growing organization. There are periods leading up to festivals and other
programs that may from time to time require full-time commitment; and
occasional evening and weekend commitments in the form of board and
committee meetings (typically weeknights or weekends), public events, and
networking opportunities.

Duties include (but are not limited to):
· Planning and implementing annual programming and training
· Developing communications plan with staff
· Soliciting and reviewing proposals/submissions from artists
· Developing partnerships with artists and organizations locally,
nationally and internationally
· Work with staff and board to secure funding from arts councils,
sponsors, funders and private donors
· Contributing to the development of the annual budget
· Acting as a spokesperson for the organization
· Reporting to the Board of Directors regularly to present program and
financial updates.

Type of Work: Part-Time
City: Toronto
Province: Ontario
Education Level: College/University (Undergraduate)
Languages: English
Travel: No
Preferred Method(s) of Application: By E-Mail

Requirements

Qualifications:
· Minimum of 2 years experience programming in an arts organization
setting;
· Proven ability to complete successful grant applications within
deadline;
· Knowledge of the Canadian theatre landscape particularly the Toronto
theatre community;
· 3-5 years experience in not-for-profit organization or equivalent
training and experience;
· Superior communication, project management, and organizational skills;
· Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively and collegially;
· Experience working with volunteer boards and committees is an asset;
· Commitment to artistic initiatives and willingness to engage the public;

How to Apply:

Application Process:
Interested candidates are invited to send their CV and a cover letter
indicating their interest, experience and familiarity with arts
organization within the not-for-profit sector at chair at bcurrent.ca

Deadline for applications: Friday, December 30, 2016 at 11:59pm.
Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by mid January
2017.

Start Date: Monday, February 6, 2017

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