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Opportunities

Agnes is a key resource for engaging with the visual arts.

There are many ways to be involved:

  • Respond to a job posting.
  • Become a volunteer.
  • Enroll in an internship or practicum course as part of your degree at Queen’s University.
  • Submit a proposal for an exhibition or a program.
  • Apply for an OAC Exhibition Assistance grant for artists and craftspeople.
  • Become a member and/or a donor.

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Current Job Opportunities

Connecting people with art is at the heart of what we do.

We do not have any job postings at this time. Check back frequently and follow us on social media.


Paige Van Tassel introduces Land Protectors during the Exhibition Preview.

Internships

We accept internship proposals from students in post-secondary credit programs: contact the relevant staff to explore the possibilities.

Queen’s University courses are available: An Internship through Art History (ARTH 395), and Practica for graduate students through Art History (ARTH 880) and Cultural Studies (CUST 895). These intense hands-on applied learning and research opportunities are led by Agnes staff members who are faculty in the respective departments.

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Volunteering

“As a docent at Agnes I have the opportunity not only to enrich my knowledge of all forms of visual art, historical and contemporary, but also to share my enthusiasm for the gallery’s exhibitions, which are always aesthetically pleasing and thought-provoking.”
Ulrike Bender, Community Docent, 2019
“I enjoy being a student docent because I find it to be exhilarating and fulfilling. Not only am I able to give back to my community, but I have the ability to share my passion for art with an insightful and eager younger generation. Being a docent has allowed me to see the world in exciting new ways.”
Julia Saccucci, Student Docent, 2019
“I have truly enjoyed my two years of being a student docent here at Agnes. There is just something so inspiring and wonderful about seeing a young student’s eyes light up as they discover this entire world of art.”
Jennifer Zhao, Student Docent, 2019
“I have absolutely loved being a student docent. It’s so wonderful to get to learn about all the art being displayed at Agnes and then being able to share this knowledge with a whole new generation. Getting kids excited about art is so much fun, and it’s amazing to get to see the artwork they create after giving them a tour of the gallery!”
Mattie Chernos, Student Docent, 2019
“To me, a student docent illustrates the art of interactive teaching. My experience as a student docent for three years at Agnes has provided me with an opportunity to practise my public speaking skills and facilitate discussion, which will serve me thorough the entirety of my personal life and teaching career.”
Maria Kirkham, Student Docent, 2019

Volunteers are integral to our work at Agnes, from those who serve on the Advisory Board to others who offer gallery tours, support creative studio sessions, expand gallery outreach or assist with collections. Members of the greater Kingston and Queen’s communities are invited to be involved. We offer a variety of volunteer opportunities to participate and gain meaningful arts experience.

Community Docents

Agnes is looking for enthusiastic individuals who would like to join our Community Docent team! Community Docents are part of a creative team that engages with the Kingston community and beyond. Docents work in a team environment where they can learn and talk about visual culture, artistic practice, art education and public speaking. Experience working with children and/or adults is an asset.

Community Docents volunteer for tours and programs that take place on weekdays, evenings and weekends. Agnes supports Community Docent learning and mentorship at monthly two-hour meetings that focus on skills and techniques for being an effective docent, with an emphasis on accessibility, equity and inclusion.

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Queen's Students

We welcome Queen’s students, undergraduate or graduate, who want to gain arts experience through volunteering. Whether you are interested in research, want to be involved behind-the-scenes, or enjoy working with the public, there is an opportunity for you.

Apply to become a Student Docent by 15 September 2022. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

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Student Docents deliver educational school programs for students in grades 1–8; this includes a gallery tour and an art activity.

The Student Docent program offers a great opportunity for students to engage with the Kingston and surrounding community, increase their knowledge, work in a team environment and hone all-important presentation skills.

For Professionals

proposals

Agnes Etherington Art Centre accepts exhibition and program proposals on an ongoing basis. These are reviewed periodically, according to our needs and on a two-to-three-year advance planning cycle. For consideration, submit a brief outline of your proposal and documentation by email under the subject line “Submission,” to the attention of the Director.

While proposals are a valued part of our research ensuring our awareness of emerging artists, new work, innovative presentation formats, and scholarship only a small percentage of proposals can be realized. Due to the volume of submissions, we may respond only to those we are able to pursue. See our Exhibition Policy.

Queen’s University faculty in all disciplines are encouraged to explore exhibition initiatives and contribute to programs. For information, see more.

oac exhibition assistance grants

Agnes Etherington Art Centre is a Recommender for the Ontario Arts Council (OAC) Exhibition Assistance Grants program. We invite visual, media and craft artists living in eastern Ontario (Region 4) to apply for financial assistance for costs related to a confirmed upcoming exhibition.

Agnes will only have two application deadlines this year: 16 September 2022 and 13 January 2023

  • The 2022–23 program is open from 23 June 2022 until 13 January 2023
  • Artists no longer need to apply before their exhibition start date. For the 2022–23 program, applicants may apply for exhibitions that start on or after 14 January 2022.
  • Photo printing is now an eligible expense.

For program guidelines, click here. For specific application inquiries, contact Kate Ducharme at kate.ducharme@queensu.ca

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