The TDSB Arts department, in collaboration with the Aboriginal Education Centre and Cooperative Education department seeks an Aboriginal co-artistic director to support an ensemble of secondary students in the development of an original multi-disciplinary performance piece that will tour schools.  This project invites Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students to participate in rich cross-cultural exchange and a range of creative processes, facilitated by artists and educators.   

We invite applications from Aboriginal dance, theatre, media, and interdisciplinary artists with experience and expertise in the following areas: 

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal perspectives

• Current practice in contemporary Aboriginal arts and culture sector

• Experience working with diverse youth

• Artistic collaboration skills

• Artistic direction skills

• Group facilitation skills

Project Duration:   12-14 weeks, February - June 

This position may be full–time (9 am – 4 pm, 5 days per week) or part-time (to be negotiated).  

Salary: to be determined 

We are also looking for artists who are interested in one week or two week residencies, with a focus on a particular artistic discipline.  
 

Interviews: the week of January 11-15 

For additional information, please contact:

Christine.jackson@tdsb.on.ca