UNION GALLERY is a not-for-profit, student-centred public contemporary art gallery at Queen's University. Since its inception, Union Gallery has been a student-driven organization, with a blend of core professional and student staff and artists. UG’s integration of student and professional artistic programs remains unique in (the lands known as) Canada.
Want to be part of what we do at Union Gallery?
We have volunteering positions and student-led committees for folks to get involved.
Union Gallery is thrilled to invite applications for three new Student-Led Committees. Members of these committees will work closely with UG core staff and Board Members to shape the gallery's exhibitions, public programming, fundraising and community outreach initiatives. Our Board of Directors is composed of artists, arts administrators, and other professionals who contribute experience in fundraising, financial management, human resources, equity work, administration, and technical expertise, working collaboratively with staff to oversee the operations and strategic direction of the organization. In keeping with our mandate as a student-centred organization, these new committees will empower students to lend their direction in the areas of Programming (exhibitions & parallel programs), Outreach (audience & membership development), Fundraising (sponsorship & event planning).
Learn more about the responsibilities for each individual committee and how to apply!
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Volunteers are an essential part of Union Gallery. We aim to offer volunteer opportunities that are as beneficial to our volunteers as they are to our organization. Our volunteer positions centre experiential learning. Volunteer terms are 1 semester (two 3 hr shifts/week ), with the option to extend. Volunteer terms may take place in the Fall, Winter or Spring/Summer semester and are dependent on gallery capacity. There are many ways that volunteers can get involved with UG. Volunteer positions are open to Queen's University and other post-secondary students at both the undergraduate and graduate level, as well as artists and community members.
All volunteers are the front-line of gallery reception, welcoming visitors during open hours and public events. They directly support exhibition installation and gain hands-on experience with art handling, archives, and programming assistance.
Learn more about volunteer positions and how to apply!
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For more information, or if you have any questions, please reach out: ugallery@queensu.ca / 613.533.3171
Union Gallery is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our programming and operations. UG welcomes applications from qualified individuals of all sexualities, races, gender identities, socioeconomic statuses, and (dis)abilities. We strongly encourage applications from equity-seeking communities. UG recognizes that BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour), QPOC (Queer People of Colour) and 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, +) are disproportionately underrepresented within institutional art spaces. Due to ongoing systemic barriers, UG prioritizes applicants who self-identify as BIPOC, QPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+. If you would like to, please indicate if you self-identify as a member of any equity-seeking groups in your application.
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