Organizer Information
Neutral Ground is a Canadian non-profit artist-run centre and public gallery founded in 1982 in Regina, Saskatchewan, located on Treaty 4 territory. The organization is dedicated to supporting emerging, experimental, and multidisciplinary contemporary artistic practices through exhibitions, curatorial programming, artist development, public engagement, and community partnerships.
Operating within the context of artist-run culture in Canada, Neutral Ground focuses on creating accessible opportunities for artists, curators, writers, and cultural workers whose practices engage critically with contemporary social, political, and cultural issues. The organization supports innovative artistic experimentation and encourages dialogue between artists and diverse publics through exhibitions, events, talks, workshops, and collaborative initiatives.
Neutral Ground is deeply committed to equity, inclusion, decolonization, and community engagement. The organization actively works to support artists and cultural workers from historically underrepresented communities, including Indigenous artists, racialised communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and those from working-class or low-income backgrounds.
The organization operates as both a public gallery and an artist-centred platform, balancing curatorial vision, artist support, community collaboration, and sustainable arts administration. Through its programming and leadership model, Neutral Ground continues to contribute significantly to the contemporary art landscape in Saskatchewan and across Canada.
Title & Description
Neutral Ground Director-Curator Position 2026
Neutral Ground is currently accepting applications for a full-time Director-Curator position based in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. This leadership opportunity is intended for an experienced arts administrator, curator, or cultural worker interested in shaping the future vision of an established artist-run centre dedicated to experimental and multidisciplinary contemporary art.
The successful candidate will oversee the daily operations of the organization while leading the development of a dynamic curatorial and organizational vision aligned with Neutral Ground’s ethos and community-centred values. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the Director-Curator will play a key role in programming development, exhibitions, artist engagement, fundraising, grant writing, financial management, and strategic planning.
The position combines administrative leadership with curatorial practice, offering the selected candidate opportunities to curate exhibitions, public engagement projects, and artist-centred programming. The role also includes collaboration with artists, community organizations, funding bodies, and the Board of Directors to maintain and expand the gallery’s cultural impact.
Neutral Ground seeks applicants with strong collaborative skills, contemporary art knowledge, curatorial experience, and a demonstrated commitment to equity, accessibility, and decolonial cultural practices. Candidates should be comfortable working in artist-run and community-focused environments and capable of balancing organizational management with creative programming development.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing day-to-day organizational operations
- Developing curatorial programming and exhibitions
- Grant writing and reporting
- Financial oversight and budget management
- Community partnerships and public engagement
- Supporting exhibiting artists
- Membership development and communication
- Strategic planning and policy development
- Fundraising and sponsorship initiatives
- Staff management and organizational leadership
The role operates on a hybrid schedule with a four-day work week totaling 30 standard hours, plus five flexible hours dedicated to exhibition installations, events, board meetings, grant deadlines, and other operational responsibilities.
The position offers a two-year term with the possibility of permanent appointment.
Categories
- Curatorial Practice
- Contemporary Art
- Visual Arts
- Arts Administration
- Public Gallery Management
- Artist-Run Culture
- Writing & Art Writing
- Community Arts
- Multidisciplinary Art
- Exhibition Programming
- Cultural Management
- Independent Curatorial Practice
Eligibility
The opportunity is open to national and international applicants with relevant professional experience in curatorial practice, arts administration, or cultural management.
Preferred candidates should demonstrate:
- Post-secondary education in arts, administration, or equivalent experience
- Minimum two years of curatorial and/or arts administration experience
- Experience working collaboratively within arts organizations or independent practice
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Knowledge of contemporary art practices and artist-run culture
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and decolonisation
Neutral Ground strongly encourages applications from:
- Indigenous applicants
- Racialized communities
- Women
- LGBTQ+ individuals
- Persons with disabilities
- Working-class and low-income communities
- Candidates from underrepresented backgrounds
Additional assets include:
- Independent artistic, curatorial, or writing practice
- Multilingual abilities
- Valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle
- Comfort working in exhibition installation environments
Program Benefits & Awards
- Annual salary of CAD $50,000
- Health and dental benefits
- Four weeks of paid vacation during the first year
- Five weeks of annual vacation in the following years
- Potential contribution toward relocation expenses
- Opportunity to lead a respected Canadian artist-run centre
- Curatorial and programming leadership opportunities
- Long-term organizational development experience
- Collaboration with artists, curators, and cultural communities
The role also offers valuable professional visibility within Canada’s contemporary art and artist-run networks.
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit the following materials by email:
Option 1
- One-page cover letter outlining experience, interest, and suitability for the role
- Curriculum Vitae (maximum 5 pages)
Option 2
- A five-minute video presentation outlining experience, interest, and suitability for the role
Applicants invited for interviews will later be asked to provide:
- Two professional references
- Contact details for referees
- Description of professional relationships
Email subject line format: “Director-Curator Application: [Your Name]”
How to Apply?
Please submit the following by email with the subject line “ Director-Curator Application: your name” to: board@neutralground.sk.ca
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 1 June 2026
- Interview Period: 9–12 June 2026
- Target Start Date: 2 July 2026
- Contract Duration: Two-year term with possibility of permanent appointment
Location
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Additional Details
Neutral Ground’s office is currently located in a mezzanine space accessible via one flight of stairs. Candidates requiring accommodations during the hiring process are encouraged to contact the organization directly.
The organization values collaborative leadership and seeks applicants capable of engaging respectfully and productively with diverse artistic communities and perspectives.
Responsibilities may include evening and weekend work connected to exhibitions, receptions, public events, and organizational activities.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews.