Art Gallery of Alberta Seeks Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer
The Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) in Edmonton is seeking a Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer. This leadership position, reporting to Catherine Crowston, focuses on enhancing the visitor experience and operational efficiency while driving revenue growth across diverse channels, including retail and events. Established in 1924, the AGA transitioned to its current premises, designed by Randall Stout Architects, in early 2010 after receiving substantial provincial funding. The gallery houses over 6,500 pieces, boasts 3,800 members, and projects an annual revenue of $8.1 million for 2025. The salary range for the role is between $160,000 and $200,000.
Key facts
- The Art Gallery of Alberta is hiring a Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer.
- The position reports to Executive Director and Chief Curator Catherine Crowston.
- The AGA was founded in 1924 as the Edmonton Museum of Arts Association.
- The current building, designed by Randall Stout Architects, opened on January 31, 2010.
- The AGA was renamed in 2005 after a $15 million contribution from the Province of Alberta.
- The collection includes over 6,500 works: 40% Albertan, 37% Canadian, 23% international.
- The salary range for the position is $160,000 to $200,000.
- For fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, the AGA reported $8.1 million in revenues.
Entities
Artists
- Emily Carr
- Lawren Harris
- Maxwell Bates
- David Milne
- Jack Bush
- Kenneth Noland
- Frederick Verner
- Don Bittorf
- Randall Stout
- Peggy Garritty
- Sheila O’Brien
- Catherine Crowston
Institutions
- Art Gallery of Alberta
- Edmonton Museum of Arts Association
- Edmonton Art Gallery
- Randall Stout Architects
- Province of Alberta
- Edmonton Arts Council
- Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival
- Cariwest
- Edmonton Folk Music Festival
- Hotel Macdonald
- Secord House
- Sir Winston Churchill Square
- City Hall Plaza
- Board of Directors
- Board Audit & Finance Committee
- Building and External Relations Committees
- EquitableHealth.ca
- Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Locations
- Edmonton
- Canada
- Alberta
- Western Canada
- Los Angeles
- United States
- Treaty 6 Territory
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