Qualified arts teachers looking for a new venue to instruct can join an open house at Place des Arts this month.
On Friday, Nov. 23 — from 1 to 2:30 p.m. — staff at the Coquitlam facility will showcase the Brunette Avenue building and its programs, hoping to attract new faculty members for next summer and the 2019-’20 season.
It’s the first time Place des Arts has staged such a wide call for teachers of visual arts, dance, theatre, music and literature programs.
Executive director Joan McCauley told The Tri-City News this week that managers are “looking to the future” with the recruitment drive.
Several faculty members have retired recently; however, “that’s not the main reason we are doing this,” she said. “We want to attract talent and stay competitive.”
She added, “We want to increase awareness about teaching opportunities at Place des Arts. We know that coming in person to our centre can be very powerful and people understand the uniqueness. They are inspired when they come here. Our goal is to be a leader in arts education and create some excitement.”
Place des Arts is also putting the word out about the open house via the BC Alliance for Arts + Culture.
McCauley — along with Jessie Au, senior fine and performing arts programmer, and Michael Fera, programs and events co-ordinator — will be at the event to answer questions after a tour.
Candidates are asked to have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent skills, training and experience.
To save a spot at the open house by the Nov. 16 deadline, call 604-664-1636 (ext. 24) or email lchenosky@placedesarts.ca.
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