Arts Etobicoke & Lakeshore Arts are looking to employ artists / artist educators to facilitate community arts projects for Year 3 of our initiative Art on the Move.

ART ON THE MOVE (www.artonthemove.ca) connects vehicle owners (private, public and not-for-profit sectors) with artists and community groups to design original art for vehicle exteriors, turning them into mobile works of art. This is an ongoing initiative that will enliven communities, bringing art into the daily lives of all those who come into contact with “Art on the Move”.

We are hiring artists for several individual projects including projects that work with youth, at-risk youth and seniors with mental health issues. Artists will conduct up to 8 workshop sessions meeting with the selected community group one day per week, and will complete the final design for the vehicle within a three-month period. Projects will be scheduled during the fall, winter and spring of 2010/11.

The selected artists will work under the guidance of the Project Coordinator. The visual concept will be developed in consultation with the vehicle owner and the project directors.

Media may include painting, drawing, collage, and photography. The final design for the vehicle will be completed in Photoshop or Illustrator by the artist.

Skills and Experience Required:

• A Bachelor’s degree in art or art education (an asset, but not a requirement)
• At least one year of successful teaching experience within an urban environment  
• Prior experience working in collaboration with a community group and/or community animation initiatives
• Prior experience working with youth or adults with intellectual disabilities or mental health issues is an asset 
• Proven leadership qualities and excellent communication skills 
• Proven ability to work to deadline and with defined budget restraints 
• Ability to provide a stimulating, safe, and appropriate educational environment  
• Inspirational and patient personality
• Knowledge of digital design programs such as Photoshop and Illustrator 
• Able to travel to specified locations for workshop delivery (Scarborough, Toronto or Etobicoke)
• Provide a current record of a valid Police Check (will be requested upon notification of an interview) 

Only those selected for interview will be contacted. Please forward the following:

CV/Resume

Artist Statement

3 images of your work (low-resolution jpegs and/or web links)

3 images of community group work / artwork from teaching art programs

Concept proposal (optional)

Fee for contract:  commensurate with experience

Please send the above to:

Graham Curry, Project Coordinator, Art on the Move

Email: graham@artsetobicoke.com

Visit www.artonthemove.ca to view the Year 1 & 2 vehicles and learn more about Art on the Move.

For information on the organizations co-presenting Art on the Move please visit:

www.artsetobicoke.com

www.lakeshorearts.ca

Please forward your CV, images and proposals to graham@artsetobicoke.com by no later than Monday, August 16th at 5pm.