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Position:<\/p>\n

The Artistic Summer Program Lead is responsible for the facilitation and implementation of summer arts programming at the gallery. This leadership role includes the direct supervision of fellow summer experience staff.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u200b<\/span>Timeline:<\/p>\n

Full-time summer student employment 8 Weeks (35 hours per week) *Some evenings and weekends required.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u200b<\/span>Compensation: $22\/hour<\/span><\/p>\n

Start Date: June 15, 2026 * start date negotiable<\/span><\/p>\n

Duration: 8-10 weeks<\/span><\/p>\n

To apply:<\/p>\n

Send brief cover letter and resume to: info@durhamartgallery.com<\/a> by May 15, 2026 at 6:00pm.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n

Join our immersive summer mentorship program for emerging arts professionals! Contribute to high-impact community arts programs and launch your career in the arts. Kickstart your arts career with the Durham Art Gallery Summer Experience Program! Work hands-on with youth, seniors, and community programs, while gaining mentorship and real-world experience in arts administration, digital tools, and creative programming. Build your skills, portfolio, and professional network in a supportive, inclusive environment. Open to emerging arts professionals from all backgrounds—make an impact in your community this summer!<\/span><\/p>\n


The Durham Art Gallery is an inclusive workspace and we are committed to providing opportunities and support to young artists from diverse backgrounds, identities, abilities, cultures, skills, perspectives and experiences. We are a wheelchair accessible space and we can provide any additional accommodations as required.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n

Who Should Apply:<\/span><\/p>\n

Emerging arts professionals from all backgrounds, including students or recent graduates in visual arts, arts administration, museum studies, design, theatre, dance, or related creative fields. DAG encourages applicants from marginalized and underrepresented groups.<\/span><\/p>\n

These employment opportunities are funded by the <\/span>Canada Summer Jobs program and in order to be eligible for the positions, candidates must:<\/span><\/p>\n

• Be between the ages of 15-30 at the start of the position.
• Be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or someone to whom Refugee Status has been granted\/conferred.
• Have a valid SIN.<\/span><\/p>\n

International students, and those who are here in Canada on a work, youth, or visitor visa\/permit are not eligible for the program.<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

The ideal candidates will have the following skills\/experience:<\/span><\/p>\n

• Some post-secondary education in visual arts, art history, arts-administration or art education.
• Interested in developing their arts practice at the gallery.
• Leadership experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Organizational and time-management skills
• Creative problem-solver
• Experience working with children or facilitating children’s programs
• Visual or new-media art experience
• Adaptable with the ability to think critically and creatively<\/span><\/p>\n

\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n

Key Responsibilities:<\/span><\/p>\n

• Provide leadership, project management and program oversight for summer programs and staff.
• Engage directly with youth, children, and seniors through the facilitation of workshops, camps, and community programs.
• Collaborate with DAG staff on arts program design, implementation, and facilitation, including exhibitions and public events.<\/span><\/p>\n

• Gain hands-on experience with digital tools, and arts administration tasks such as
budgeting and planning.
• Contribute to a diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workplace, supporting reconciliation, equity, and accessibility initiatives.
• Build transferable skills and a professional track record in the arts sector, preparing for careers in curatorial studies, contemporary art, design, theatre, museum studies, arts management, and related fields.<\/span><\/p>\n

Note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted and we thank all applicants for their interest.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1414,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"_job_location":"251 George St. E., Durham, ON N0G 1R0","_job_salary":"22","_wage_type":"1","_wage_comment":"","_job_apply_type":"2","_application":"","_company_name":"","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_job_expires":"2026-05-15"},"job-types":[52],"class_list":["post-6121","job_listing_board","type-job_listing_board","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nArtistic Summer Program Lead - YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce Job Board<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ymcaowensound.on.ca\/jobboard\/job\/artistic-summer-program-lead\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Artistic Summer Program Lead - YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce Job Board\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Position: The Artistic Summer Program Lead is responsible for the facilitation and implementation of summer arts programming at the gallery. 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