Image detail by SPAO alum Michael Kuby
About SPAO
SPAO is home to the only two-year photographic arts college diploma program in Canada, a unique six-month international artist residency, a broad range of evening and weekend part-time classes, and the only critical and independent gallery in the region dedicated to lens-based art. SPAO is an independent, charitable, not-for-profit photographic visual arts institution and a registered private career college. SPAO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
SPAO’s Mission
SPAO cultivates an inclusive community of distinct artistic vision, critical dialogue and technical expertise in the photographic arts through exhibition, partnerships and education.
SPAO’s Vision
To be an internationally recognized photographic school of thought.
PAID OPPORTUNITIES
REMOTE BOOKKEEPER
We are seeking to contract a remote bookkeeper, who may be required for occasional in person work at SPAO.
YOUTH EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
SPAO is hiring a summer marketing assistant as part of the Canada Summer Jobs initiative.
EDUCATORS
Interested in teaching at SPAO? Fill out our form and tell us your skillset!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE MEMBERS
SPAO is seeking proactive, passionate, and goal-oriented fundraising committee members to help SPAO grow.
french translator
SPAO is seeking a bilingual French Translator to assist us!
VOLUNTEERS
SPAO is seeking new board members and committee members!
INTERNSHIPS
SPAO supports education-based internships at both the undergraduate and and post-graduate level.