CALL FOR PROGRAMMING DIRECTOR (VOLUNTEER)
Nocturne is a non-profit organization seeking a volunteer to serve as the Programming Director on the Board of Directors.
Nocturne is an independent, free, contemporary art festival in Kjipuktuk/Halifax presented by the Nocturne: Art at Night Society founded in 2008. The festival invites 65,000+ attendees annually to experience art and energy on the streets of our city, showcasing and celebrating the visual arts scene in Mi'kma'ki/Nova Scotia. In addition to the festival, the society oversees a collection of arts programming utilizing the same mentality that art can be anywhere. Nocturne showcases projects as part of the annual Art-at-Night festival, as well as year-round programming that provides access to the arts, community engagement through the arts and artist support.
Designed and planned largely by volunteers, Nocturne is an opportunity for everyone to experience the art of Kjipuktuk/Halifax in a new light.
The Programming Director is responsible for:
Leading the Programming Committee and submitting reports to the Chair.
Helping with strategic and long-term planning for Nocturne programming. This role does not include sitting on the juries or selecting submissions or curators.
Attending monthly board meetings.
Advising on annual submission processes and timelines, including for the Beacon, Community Groups and Galleries, and Curator in Residence programming streams.
Contributing to both short-term and long-term strategic planning, and helping form policies and procedures for the ongoing betterment and growth of Nocturne.
Liaising with artists and community partners, as needed.
General festival support, including acting as a resource for other board members, committee members, and other volunteers as needed.
In the past, this role was held by artists and individuals with arts degrees. Nocturne has a long history of relying on the skills of individuals from their work/daily life to inform the roles they take on with Nocturne. We are interested in hearing from any candidate that feels that their skills would be put to good use by the organization and for this role.
The time commitment required is approximately 8 hours per month, but it fluctuates throughout the year. For instance, more hours are required leading up to and during the festival (October 16-19, 2025), than at other times. The Programming Committee is more active in the spring to support outreach and planning. Attendance at the monthly board and Programming Committee meetings is mandatory.
INTERESTED? Please apply by emailing [email protected] with your resume/CV and a brief statement of intent.