Ania Sleczkowska

Cultural advisor and curator with expertise in project and program development, management, and policy governance in not-for-profit organizations, including museums and collections. Development of participatory outreach programs, social engagement, and strategies. Business planning and budget development for organizational operations and for major projects. Knowledge and experience in management and development of large-scale projects, for Concordia University of Edmonton, University of Alberta (Augustana Campus), Art Gallery of Alberta, public and private art collections, creation, and enhancement, in curation of themed and socially engaged museum exhibitions, art history and contemporary art. Committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment; strength in building community connections and working with diverse groups, stakeholders, and individuals. Dedicated to supporting the community by providing innovative approaches which still follow guidelines and vision of the organization. Creation and delivery of major and innovative cultural events, festivals, heritage projects and exhibition concepts, development process, visual and brand identity design, and project management. Implementation and work experience with CRM platform, including Microsoft Office applications. Service as chairperson and lead for various committees, art and literature conferences and exhibitions. Various board and committee volunteer service: EPCOR Art and Interpretive Element Review Panel, iHuman; Edmonton Poetry Festival, Art Acquisition Committee, Art Gallery of Alberta; Pro Coro Canada; Polish Cultural Society of Edmonton.

• Almost Actual, Southern Alberta Art Gallery (SAAG), 01/01/21 - 12/31/22, Exhibition development, publication lead and programming. Survey on Catherine Burgess sculptures. Project management, curation of Peter Von Tiesenhousen Plasma.
• Shifting Baseline, Yorath House, City of Edmonton, 01/01/19, Series of lectures on contemporary museum and archives practice, topics included: decolonialization of exhibitions, ethical sponsorship and socially engaged museum and public art projects.