Who We Are
Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.
About the Role
During their three-year tenure, the Curatorial Fellow develops and realizes a suite of exhibitions, public programs and other curatorial projects at the Gibson Art Museum. The role contributes to the Gibson’s research-focused artistic program through the development of major exhibition projects and/or special projects along with supporting a series of smaller curatorial projects involving the SFU Art Collection.
The Curatorial Fellow activates the Gibson’s vision of becoming an incubator for dynamic, cross-disciplinary curatorial research with a potential focus on British Columbian art practices and their global resonance, taking into account the rich interdisciplinary opportunities that spring from the University context. Working collaboratively with the Gibson’s internal team, particularly the Director, Exhibitions Manager, Collections Manager and Head Preparator, as well as relevant internal SFU and external partners, the role works to realize all phases of exhibition production, including concept development, installation and evaluation, while supporting the Gibson’s commitment to inclusivity, accessibility, experimentation and community engagement.
The ideal candidate for the Curatorial Fellow is an early- or mid-career curator with a demonstrated research- and curiosity-driven practice, an understanding of real-world constraints, and ambition to realize curatorial projects within our university context. Core competencies include a demonstrated ethic of welcoming and inclusivity, active listening with clear communications, and a strong collaborator with a focus on positive relationship building.
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