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Program dates: January 04, 2010 - July 02, 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. )

Application deadline: October 30, 2009

The curatorial work study program with the Walter Phillips Gallery is designed for emerging curators. This is a hands-on opportunity 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.

For more information, and to apply, visit the Banff Centre for the Arts website.