Work With Us

For over 25 years, Urban Ink has been a catalyst for change, amplifying Indigenous and diverse voices through transformative storytelling across theatre, film, digital media, music, and community-engaged practice. Founded in 2001 by Marie Clements, Urban Ink has grown into one of Canada’s leading Indigenous and culturally diverse arts organizations, developing and producing groundbreaking work that uplifts artists and communities locally, nationally, and internationally.

Urban Ink is proudly based on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səl’ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples.

Urban Ink’s mission is to create art that uplifts Indigenous and diverse voices through transformative storytelling that inspires dialogue, empathy, and positive social change.

Urban Ink’s values are rooted in:

Community – creating relationships grounded in inclusivity, diversity, and reciprocity
Integrity – striving to be humble, accountable, truthful, and respectful
Bravery – honouring courageous creators and storytellers who challenge and transform our understanding of the world

The Opportunity

Urban Ink is seeking an Artistic Director to lead the organization into its next chapter of artistic growth, cultural leadership, and organizational sustainability.

The Artistic Director will steward Urban Ink’s artistic vision and programming while continuing to deepen relationships with Indigenous and culturally diverse artists and communities. This role is both visionary and collaborative, balancing artistic ambition with strategic planning, community care, and organizational leadership. Working in partnership with the Managing Director within a co-leadership model, the Artistic Director will help shape Urban Ink’s future across live performance, film, digital creation, touring, festivals, artistic development, and community-engaged practice.

Please find the full Artistic Director job description here

Application Instructions 

The Urban Ink Artistic Director Search is guided by Martin Bragg, Nicola Dawes, and Nancy Webster of Martin Bragg & Associates. To apply confidentially, please email your letter of interest and resume in Word or PDF format to Martin Bragg & Associates at urbanink@mbassociates.ca. The review of applications will begin immediately. The deadline for receipt of applications is July 10, 2026. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will receive an acknowledgment of their application. No phone calls, please.