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Parallel: Artist-Run Centres on the Prairies Exhibition

Research Assistant Position:
Dr. Devon Smither (Department of Art) is seeking a highly motivated student researcher to assist with archival research, data organization, content development, and multimedia collection for an exhibition entitled Parallel: Artist-Run Centres on the Prairies which is part of a larger grant-funded project. The successful candidate will work closely with Dr. Smither and liaise with artist-run centres, galleries, and archives.

Project Description:
Parallel: Artist-Run Centres on the Prairies explores the importance of ARCs to the arts ecology of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. This exhibition will be mounted in 2028 at the USask Art Gallery, Latitude 53 in Edmonton, and Video Pool Media Arts Centre in Winnipeg (formerly Plug In). This exhibition is part of a larger five-year, SSHRC-funded project led by Dr. Devon Smither and Dr. Amber Berson examining the history of ARCs in Canada from the 1960s onward.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research on the history of Prairie artist-run centres
• Support the organization and curation of multimedia materials (images, texts, video)
• Contribute to short written pieces (artist-run histories, exhibition texts, etc.)
• Research similar exhibitions and curatorial practices for archival exhibitions

Qualifications:

• Strong research and organizational skills
• Interest in contemporary art, art history, or museum studies
• Experience working with digital tools and databases (an asset, but not required)
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Terms:

• Part-time position: approximately 20-25 hours/week
• $22/hour (+vacation and benefits)
• Remote and/or hybrid work options available
• Start date: mid-May
• End date: mid-August

To Apply:
Please send:

• A brief letter of interest offering and overview of your skills and interest in the position, and;
• Resume
  to: devon.smither@uleth.ca by May 9^th, 2025

Based in the traditional territory of the Blackfoot confederacy, the Center for Indigenous Arts Research & Technology (CIART) is a lab space dedicated to imagining and materializing creative Indigenous technological expression. CIART asserts the need for reclaimed space where Indigenous researchers, artists, and scholars can address creative practice technologies from their own worldviews, lived experiences, and sovereign cultural, spiritual, and material legacies. The lab supports a broad definition of technology, acknowledging sophisticated technological advancements which have existed since time immemorial, originally developed and cared for by ancestral First Peoples. Many of these ancient Indigenous technologies and technological materials have been overlooked and devalued by the colonial perspective, even as they have been appropriated and stolen for the benefit of colonial empire building, often to the detriment of First Nation cultures and economies. CIART recognizes these technologies as active practices being revitalized by new generations of Indigenous creative practitioners. The mandate of this lab is to support these new generations as they interweave ancient and new technologies to support their sovereignty and survivance.

Position Description
The CIART Lab Technician is responsible for organizing lab equipment, overseeing its use, demonstrating its use to lab users, answering lab user questions, troubleshooting technical issues as they arise, and facilitating open lab hours. The CIART Lab Technician reports to the CIART director, relaying lab and lab user needs and concerns as they arise, identifying areas of growth for the lab. The CIART Lab Technician work closely with Faculty of Fine Arts technical staff. This is an excellent position for anyone wanting to expand their experience in a digital media arts environment within an Indigenous arts and research context.

Responsibilities

• Cataloguing and organizing lab equipment (audio/visual media equipment, software, tools, cables)
• Providing technical support, assistance, and space facilitation to lab users during lab hours and lab events
• Moving equipment and furniture in lab as needed to support creative research activities
• Identifying areas of growth for the technical capacity of the lab in response to research needs
• Regular communication and meetings with CIART director for lab planning and scheduling
• Communicating requests from lab users to director
• Regular communication and meetings with fine arts technicians
• Researching equipment use as needed

Wage

$22.00/hour

Position Qualifications

• Can safely lift up to 30lbs. and move, carry, and rearrange furniture and equipment over a period of several hours
• Intermediate working knowledge of audio/visual media equipment, digital arts software, Mac and Windows operating systems
• Comfort communicating and interacting with a wide range of people, including faculty, staff, students, and elder
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with motivation to improve organizational systems
• Ability to take direction, work independently, and work as part of a team
• Familiarity with email and spreadsheet software
• Preferred candidates will demonstrate alignment with CIART’s mandate to uplift Indigenous technologies and Indigenous technological practitioners
• Preferred candidates will demonstrate strong connections to Indigenous cultures, artistic practices, language, and/or community

Supervised by Director of CIART
Supported by FFA technical staff

Preferred candidates will demonstrate alignment with CIART’s mandate to uplift Indigenous technologies and Indigenous technological practitioners.
Preferred candidates will demonstrate strong connections to Indigenous cultures, artistic practices, language, and/or community.

The University of Lethbridge hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity and diversity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference.’

Please send resume, cover letter, and class schedule to christine.clark@uleth.ca 

The Art Studios, located in the Centre for the Arts, are dedicated to the creation of artworks in areas of photography, printmaking, sculpture, drawing, painting, digital fabrication, among other mediums. Art studio student assistants provide general shop and studio maintenance support. Tasks include, but are not limited to: studio and workshop upkeep, cleaning, maintenance, painting, material prep. ect.

Experience Required:

• Art studio facility experience and familiarity
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work quickly, have a positive attitude, good communication skills, and ability to work under tight project deadlines
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, and willingness to learn new skills
• Ability to lift weight up to 50 lbs
• Safety footwear
• Completion of Safety Checklist, including acknowledgment of SWP Manuals, Hazard Assessments, and WHMIS training

Rate of Pay: $16.00/hour

The University of Lethbridge hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity and diversity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to Amanda Berg, Fine Arts Operations Manager: amanda.berg@uleth.ca

Our box office staffing is full for Winter 2025. Applications for Fall 2025 are being accepted now.

Box Office Assistants are scheduled to sell tickets at the Box Office window, 12:30pm - 3:30pm Monday through Friday and for all evening and weekend shows. Box Office assistants often work as Front of House supervisors and will also take care of bar and concession during intermissions in the lobby.

• Good customer service experience
• Excellent availability weekday afternoons (must be available at least 2 afternoons a week from 12pm - 4pm inclusive) and good availability evenings and weekends of our events
• Knowledge and appreciation for performing arts
• Ability to learn quickly, have a positive attitude, good communication skills, and ability to work with urgency and accuracy in a fast-paced sales environment
• Pro-Serve Training required (certification provided if you don't have it, but you'll be required to complete it)

Rate of pay - General Clerk 1 AUPE

The University of Lethbridge hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity and diversity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference.

We are looking for enthusiastic, helpful, and positive individuals with some customer service experience and good availability to join our team!

Email baz.skinner@uleth.ca for information and to express your interest!

Our front of house and usher staffing is full for Spring 2025. Applications for Fall 2025 are being accepted now.

• Good customer service experience an asset
• Positive Attitude
• Good availability for evenings and weekend work (ushers generally work from 6:30pm until the end of the performance or presentation)

Rate of pay - $16.00/hour

The University of Lethbridge hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity and diversity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference.

We are looking for enthusiastic, helpful, and positive individuals with some customer service experience and good availability to join our team!

Email baz.skinner@uleth.ca for information and to express your interest!

The Costume Shop, located in the Centre for the Arts is a busy workshop dedicated to costume construction for Fine Arts programs, including Department of Drama Mainstages, Department of Music Opera Workshop, and other programming. Costume shop student assistants provide support with cutting, sewing, assembly, and costume maintenance.

Experience Required:

• Costume shop experience an asset
• Excellent demonstrated skills in machine and hand sewing, cutting, and quick repair and alterations
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to learn quickly, have a positive attitude, good communication skills, and ability to work under tight project deadlines
• Completion of Safety Checklist, including acknowledgment of Standard Operating Procedures, Hazard Assessments, and WHMIS training

Rate of Pay: $16.00/hour

The University of Lethbridge hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity and diversity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to Amanda Berg, Fine Arts Operations Manager: amanda.berg@uleth.ca

The Scene Shop, located in the Centre for the Arts is an active facility dedicated to the construction of scenery and props for theatre productions, including the Department of Drama Mainstages and other programming. Scene shop assistants provide support with construction projects, paint applications, shop upkeep, cleaning, and maintenance.

Experience Required:

• Scene shop experience an asset
• Experience safely and comfortably operating scene shop power tools
• Ability to read and work with measuring tapes and tools with accuracy and efficiency
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work quickly, have a positive attitude, good communication skills, and ability to work under tight project deadlines
• Ability to lift weight up to 50 lbs and work at heights
• Safety footwear
• Completion of Safety Checklist, including acknowledgment of Standard Operating Procedures, Hazard Assessments, and WHMIS training

Rate of Pay: $16.00/hour

The University of Lethbridge hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity and diversity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to Amanda Berg, Fine Arts Operations Manager: amanda.berg@uleth.ca

The University Theatres, located in the Centre for the Arts include the University Theatre, Recital Hall, David Spinks Theatre and associated performance and rehearsal spaces. Theatre technical student assistants provide assistance with stage setups, light hangs and focus, light construction work, and occasional sound setups.

Experience Required:

• Experience working in a theatre or as part of a performance or event crew is an asset
• Knowledge of standard safe working practices, equipment operation, and correct lifting techniques
• Demonstrated experience taking direction and working safely in teams
• Ability to work quickly, have a positive attitude, good communication skills, and ability to work under tight project deadlines
• Ability to lift weight up to 50 lbs and work at heights
• Safety footwear
• Completion of Safety Checklist, including acknowledgment of Standard Operating Procedures, Hazard Assessments, and WHMIS training

Rate of Pay: $16.00/hour

The University of Lethbridge hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity and diversity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to Amanda Berg, Fine Arts Operations Manager: amanda.berg@uleth.ca

Young Canada Works (YCW) offers young Canadians the opportunity to develop skills and gain experience in the workplace.

Through job and internship programs, students and graduates can put their skills to the test, build career equity, earn an income and get started on the right career path. The YCW program creates approximately 2,300 job opportunities per year in the fields of heritage, arts, culture and official languages.

Assistant Art Instructor – Summer Term Position
Location: Casa
Deadline: Sunday, May 18, 2025
Type of Position: Summer Term Position (37.5 hr/wk) – Canada Summer Jobs Grant
Compensation: $22/hr

The Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge (AAC) is a not-for-profit umbrella organization working to advance the arts in Lethbridge. We are looking for a motivated, outgoing, creative, disciplined, and resourceful individual to provide support for a busy slate of summer programs, events, and activities.

The successful candidate will provide support for Summer Art Camps and Youth Art Week. Duties include assisting with student supervision, aiding students with art projects, and maintaining classrooms and supplies. This person will also provide general facility and studio support when classes aren’t running. An interest in working in the not-for-profit sector will make you an excellent candidate for this position.

The position being offered is funded in part by a Canada Summer Jobs grant. The Canada Summer Jobs grant requires that the successful applicant be:

• Between 15 and 30 years of age;
• A Canadian Citizen, permanent resident or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act;
• Legally entitled to work in Canada

More information: https://artslethbridge.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Summer-Admin-Support-Education-AD-2025.pdf

We are seeking a talented and professional cellist to play during cocktail hour for a 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration.

When:
Friday, July 11th, 2025 from 5:00pm-6:00pm

Location:
Paradise Canyon Golf Resort (Lethbridge)

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Terry Ford for further details.
Email: tif4004@gmail.com

A Composer based in Warrington, UK  is in search of a Pianist to perform their first composition for solo Piano. They would like to eventually record and film a performance professionally. Any piano teachers or students who might be interested in performing this piece in a studio should contact Lewis Gill at lewis.gill1968@googlemail.com

The composition is a 12 tone work very influenced by the 2nd Viennese School so it is generally atonal and Avant Garde but it is relatively easy to play since the time signature and tempo and dynamics never change. Below are several links, the first one being a digital version of the piece (using Musescore 4), a PDF of the score and a few others that will give you a bit of background information about Lewis as a composer.

https://youtu.be/WTs6xoOY4Ds?si=OurRmieZ1ak3RyvK

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lewis_Gill_(musician)

https://youtu.be/1v75bvs_9Ms?si=Hnlw0juq7JMzL5PX

https://youtu.be/Z_RLP-UUAYA?si=wXHHapRIpdwd_GIa

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558178737272

https://www.musicngear.com/blog/interview-british-avant-garde-composer-lewis-gill