Modern Fuel Artist-Run Centre

RE:MEMBER 2020

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Saturday, November 21, 2020 to Friday, December 18, 2020

It's that time of year again! RE:MEMBER is Modern Fuel Artist-Run Centre's annual members' show and sale. This exhibition-fundraiser celebrates the work of our members, and is our most important fundraising event of the year. The sale of each work is split between the artist and Modern Fuel.

Main Gallery

RE:MEMBER 2020 Opening Reception

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Friday, November 27, 2020

Remember last year's opening reception for RE:MEMBER? What a night...

Though this year we can't invite all of our members, supporters, friends, and family to celebrate another year of Modern Fuel with food, drinks, music, and laughter in the gallery, we can do our best to transfer that spirit of community to the virtual realm.

Programming

Hiring: Gallery Assistant

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Modern Fuel is hiring a Gallery Assistant.

POSITION DETAILS

TITLE: Gallery Assistant

WAGES: $17 per hour before taxes.

HOURS: 12 - 5PM, three times per week, including Saturday, for a total of 15 hours per week. Some flexibility is an asset.

TERM: Part-time six (6)-month term contract with possibility of extension/renewal. Anticipated start date is 1 December 2020 and end date 29 May 2021.

WORK LOCATION: Onsite

JOB SUMMARY

Modern Fuel Artist-Run Centre seeks a creative individual to fill the role of part-time Gallery Assistant. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Gallery Assistant will be responsible for assisting with the gallery’s day-to-day administration, including marketing and promotion of Modern Fuel’s activities, and supporting the presentation of exhibitions (installation/deinstallation, greeting visitors, etc.). The successful candidate will be a detail-oriented and organized team-player, with a passion for supporting the arts in Kingston. This is an excellent entry-level position for an individual looking to gain experience in cultural non-profit administration.

Established in 1977 as the Kingston Artists’ Association Inc., Modern Fuel Artist-Run Centre is a non-profit organization facilitating the presentation, interpretation, and production of contemporary visual, time-based, and interdisciplinary arts. Modern Fuel aims to meet the professional development needs of emerging and mid-career local, national, and international artists, from diverse cultural communities, through exhibition, discussion, and mentorship opportunities. Modern Fuel supports innovation and experimentation, and is committed to the education of interested publics and the diversification of its audiences.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Communications and Marketing

Maintaining the gallery website (Drupal/Wix) and social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Mailchimp)
Coordinating website development, content writing, advertising campaigns, and social media branding
Assisting in developing and implementing a strategic communications plan to promote Modern Fuel’s activities, exhibitions, programs and resources to audiences in Kingston and beyond
Preparing a wide range of communication materials, such as press releases, exhibition booklets, and newsletters

Administrative

Providing administrative support to the Executive Director
Supporting the day-to-day of gallery operations (e.g. answering phones, turning exhibitions equipment on, greeting visitors, etc.)
Updating membership database and coordinating membership correspondence
Assisting with the installation and deinstallation of exhibitions
Providing program support as assigned (e.g. monitor registrations, provide technical assistance for online events, program evaluation surveys, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS

Obtained or working towards a college diploma, undergraduate or graduate degree in arts administration, art history, visual arts, film studies, cultural studies, communications, graphic design or related discipline
Detail-oriented, highly organized and self-motivated
Strong time-management skills and ability to multitask
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment and as part of a team
Proficiency with computers, MS applications and G Suite applications
Experience with managing and developing content for the web (WIX) and social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Mailchimp)

Strong graphic design skills and experience with platforms such as the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign) and Canva
Experience with exhibition installation/deinstallation is an asset
Previous interest in contemporary art and media arts is an asset

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter and resume outlining relevant experience and two references.

Please send your application as a single PDF and email to the attention of the Human Resources Committee at hr.mfarcbod@gmail.com with “Gallery Assistant Applicant” in the subject line by 11:59pm on 12 November 2020.

Modern Fuel is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility in all aspects of its operations. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and strongly encourage applications of equity-seeking communities, including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions. If you are contacted for an interview, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process.

While we appreciate all those who apply, we will only be contacting those under consideration for interviews.

Modern Fuel Artist Run Centre

305 – 370 King Street West

Kingston, ON K7L 2X4

www.modernfuel.org

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Call for Submissions RE:MEMBER 2020

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Call for Submissions

Modern Fuel Artist-Run Centre is currently accepting submissions for our annual Members' Show and Sale exhibition-fundraiser RE:MEMBER 2020.

The members’ show and sale has been part of Modern Fuel since 1983, and remains its largest annual fundraising event. Hosting its first sale thirty-seven years ago in Confederation Park, the effort has taken on multiple formats from live auction to direct sale and many venues including the Ramada Inn Walkways, The Grand Theatre, The Kingston Arts Council Office, 21A Queen Street and the Tett Centre - where we are located today. This event allows us to celebrate the work of many of our members, as well as provide important funds that fuel our mission.

This year’s exhibition will run in all three gallery spaces from November 21st to December 18th, 2020. The deadline to submit is Wednesday, November 4th at midnight. Selections will be made on a rolling basis, with artists notified no later than November 6th. Works must arrive in the gallery ready to hang between November 10th and 14th.

Submission Guidelines:

Members can submit up to four works for consideration, of which a maximum of two per artist will be selected for the exhibition-fundraiser (some exceptions may apply to series, multiples, polyptychs, etc).

Click here to access the submission form.

Modern Fuel is committed to equity and inclusion; please advise us of any accommodations needed in order to complete this submission and we will be happy to help.

For any questions regarding submission requirements or if you are experiencing technical difficulties with the form, please email admin@modernfuel.org or call 613-548-4883.

You’ll need to provide us with your bio written in 3rd person, a short description of the work(s), images of the work(s), the selling price(s), and the portion of the sale to be donated to Modern Fuel. Artist bios and descriptions of the work(s) will be included in the exhibition booklet and our website.

This year's Show and Sale will be a direct sale, with works available to be purchased online and in-person. Artists will be provided with a charitable tax receipt for their donated contribution.

Infomation regarding online sales procedures and our virtual opening reception will be made available in the coming weeks.

Participation in RE:MEMBER is one of the benefits of being a member of Modern Fuel Artist-Run Centre, and as such, only submissions from current members will be accepted. To check your membership status, please email us at admin@modernfuel.org, call us at 613-548-4883 or drop by to visit us.

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Side-ways Artist Residency

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Tuesday, October 6, 2020 to Thursday, October 29, 2020

Side-ways is a remote residency that offers artists in Kingston an infrastructure for sustained critical conversations, potential collaborations and peer-to-peer support.

Programming

Reflections: annual juried exhibition

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Saturday, September 12, 2020 to Saturday, October 31, 2020

State of Flux Gallery

100WOMEN100YEARS ARCHIVE by Liz Rae Dalton and Kathy Piercy

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Saturday, September 12, 2020 to Saturday, October 31, 2020

Modern Fuel is pleased to present 100WOMEN100YEARS ARCHIVE by Liz Rae Dalton and Kathy Piercy in the State of Flux Gallery

Open September 12 - October 31, Tuesdays - Saturdays from 12 - 5PM

Admissions is free.

State of Flux Gallery

A Vast Metabolism by Noah Scheinman

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Saturday, September 12, 2020 to Saturday, October 31, 2020

Modern Fuel is pleased to present A Vast Metabolism, a solo exhibition by Noah Scheinman in The Main Gallery.

Open September 12 - October 31, Tuesdays - Saturdays from 12 - 5PM

Admissions is free.

Main Gallery

Annual General Meeting 2020

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Attention Modern Fuel members, please join us at the upcoming virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM) on September 1st at 6PM.

Registration in advance of the meeting is required. Click here to register. You will automatically receive a link to access the meeting upon completing registration.

The AGM is an important general assembly, where Modern Fuel's membership can provide feedback, direction and guidance, as well as a chance to hear more about some of the Centre’s many events, exhibitions and other activities of the past year.

The Board of Directors and standing committees will give brief presentations outlining their work during this last fiscal year (2019-2020), the auditor's report will be presented, and Board Members will be nominated to fill the openings for the 2020-2021 fiscal year.

All members are asked to attend, as this is an important component of keeping the organization artist-run. If you are not a current member, the AGM is a great time to join or renew your membership, as only members in good standing will be able to vote at the meeting. If you need to renew your membership please email Anne-Sophie at admin@modernfuel.org or call us at 613-548-4883.

We hope to see you all online!

The agenda, reports, and minutes from our 2019 AGM are available at the below.

Click here to view the 2020 Agenda and Reports.

Click here to view the minutes from the 2019 AGM.

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Modern Fuel anti-racism statement

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About Modern Fuel

We at Modern Fuel want to state unequivocally that Black lives matter, Indigenous lives matter, and that the lives of People of Colour matter.

Modern Fuel strives to ensure that members and visitors feel safe and welcome in our space and at our events. We do not tolerate discrimination, harrassment, or violence including but not limited to ableism; ageism; homophobia and transphobia; misogyny; racism and white supremacy. It is also important to us that Modern Fuel not only continues to present works and programs that support Black and Indigenous artists, members and visitors, but invests in the work of becoming an inclusive, anti-racist organization. We feel it is only then that Modern Fuel can advocate for artists and foster community with care and respect.

We will be holding ourselves accountable through comprehensive internal and external reviews of our board and staff, and our policies and procedures. We encourage our membership and communities to hold us to these principles as well and welcome feedback on how to make our space more welcoming and inclusive for you.

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