Become a Member!
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Become a part of the KSOA community through our membership program! Some benefits to becoming a member are:
- Entry into our yearly Members Show in the Window Art Gallery - Receiving our Members Newsletter - Getting early notifications about upcoming classes and workshops - 10% off classes and workshops - 1 Class Pass (for more information contact our main office!) - An invitation to a Member's Only Opening Reception to the Juried Exhibition - Have voting privilege at KSOA's Annual General Meeting - Helping support KSOA! General membership is $30 and lasts for 12 months. Student membership is $20 and lasts for 12 months - valid student ID must be shown. Please purchase your membership in person at our main office. |
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Volunteers
Kingston School of Art is almost entirely volunteer-run, and we'd love to have you join us. There are many ways to become involved in the operations of the school and gallery. We aim to offer volunteer experiences that are mutually beneficial for our volunteers and our organization.
We are currently looking for volunteers to help with/during:
Questions? Email [email protected] for more information!
We are currently looking for volunteers to help with/during:
- Studio Maintenance: our studios are the heart of KSOA and frequently need some love to help keep them in tip top shape!
- Programming and Special Events: our Teaching Artists and staff love having extra hands to keep our programming running strong!
- valid CPIC is required to volunteer in our classes or any children's workshops.
- Please note: Practicum Students wishing to gain their hours at KSOA need to submit a letter of intent and resume directly to [email protected]
- Community Ambassadors: help us spread the word about KSOA through the community.
- Juried Exhibition Volunteers: get involved during our biggest fundraiser of the year!
- Book Sale Organizers & Attendants: are you a book lover, or a secret librarian? Help us prepare for our first ever book sale! Or volunteer during the sale and help visitors find their new favourite art book.
Questions? Email [email protected] for more information!
Join Our Teaching Team!
Teaching Artists
KSOA is always looking for new Teaching Artists to join the team! We accept applications on an on-going basis.
Our Teaching Artists:
We are always looking for:
For more information, or to apply, please send in a letter of interest with your examples of your work to [email protected]
KSOA is always looking for new Teaching Artists to join the team! We accept applications on an on-going basis.
Our Teaching Artists:
- are contracted each term based on what proposals are submitted, and the needs of our students
- get paid an hourly rate based on Teaching Hours
- must submit a valid Vulnerable Sectors Check for teaching kids classes
- get to participate in their own show in the WAG once a year
- get 10% off classes at KSOA
We are always looking for:
- Kids & Youth Instructors
- Adult Instructors
- Workshop Instructors
- Open Studio Facilitators
For more information, or to apply, please send in a letter of interest with your examples of your work to [email protected]
Program Educators
KSOA is looking for new Program Educators who are looking to get more experience teaching, or are just plain passionate about teaching kids! Our Program Educators are the team that lead our field trip bookings, using our pre-planned program options - so no lesson planning involved!
Program Educators must have availability during normal school daytime hours, and be able to provide a valid Vulnerable Sectors Check.
This is an occasional, position with no set hours, and is based on the number of bookings we receive.
For more information, or to apply, please send in a letter of interest to [email protected]
KSOA is looking for new Program Educators who are looking to get more experience teaching, or are just plain passionate about teaching kids! Our Program Educators are the team that lead our field trip bookings, using our pre-planned program options - so no lesson planning involved!
Program Educators must have availability during normal school daytime hours, and be able to provide a valid Vulnerable Sectors Check.
This is an occasional, position with no set hours, and is based on the number of bookings we receive.
For more information, or to apply, please send in a letter of interest to [email protected]
Exhibition Opportunities
Window Art Gallery is dedicated to showcasing artwork from contemporary artists and collectives working in a variety of media. WAG strives to present artwork that reflects and uplifts diverse voices from the Katarokwi-Kingston community.
Window Art Gallery maintains an open call for submissions and welcomes applications from emerging, mid-career, and senior artists. We are accepting submissions for 2025.
Window Art Gallery maintains an open call for submissions and welcomes applications from emerging, mid-career, and senior artists. We are accepting submissions for 2025.
Board of Directors
The KSOA Board of Directors is a governance board that supports the sustainability of Kingston School of Art and Window Art Gallery by providing strategic direction and development, monitoring operational efficiencies and best practices, ensuring financial and regulatory compliance, and promoting the interests and mission of KSOA in the community. Directors are elected to the Board for a 3-year term and attend a minimum of 6 meetings per year.
As a voluntary member of KSOA’s Board of Directors, responsibilities include:
As a voluntary member of KSOA’s Board of Directors, responsibilities include:
- Supporting the mission and values of KSOA by supporting the organisation to achieve its goals and by helping to involve others in KSOA’s work.
- Understanding KSOA’s programs and activities; identifying ways in which they can assist, and by taking responsibility and initiative to support KSOA’s various projects.
- Acting as an ambassador for KSOA by helping to create the interest and excitement that brings ideas, volunteers, new partnerships, and other resources to the organisation.
- Assisting in building a strong, stable team of staff, board members and volunteers, by promoting collaboration, creating stability and ensuring orderly recruitment.
Equity Statement
Kingston School of Art is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all facets of our programming and operations. We welcome applications from qualified applicants of all sexualities, races, gender identities, socioeconomic statuses, and (dis)abilities. Should you feel comfortable doing so, please indicate whether you self-identify as a member of an equity-seeking group in your application.
