The Asheville Art Museum is hiring an exhibitions curator to help with its active schedule of exhibitions and public programs based on its Permanent Collection of 20th and 21st century American art.
The Asheville Art Museum is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Exhibitions Curator to develop and coordinate dynamic and challenging on-site and traveling exhibitions that explore American Art of the 20th and 21st Century and art of the Southeast. Programs should enlighten and engage diverse audiences and integrate art into daily life. The incumbent will work as part of the senior management team in this growing institution and will be part of completing a major building expansion. He/she will develop and implement all aspects of Museum special exhibitions and related public programs and creatively utilize the Permanent Collection and help guide its long term growth. He/she will be responsible for developing relationships with local artist, academic, volunteer and collector communities.
The successful applicant will have knowledge of the best practices and procedures involved in the operation of an art museum including proper care and management of collections; standards of documentation and ethics; exhibition organization and implementation; preparation of exhibitions related publications and scholarship. Experience in a comparable situation is required. Excellent research, organization, interpretive, public speaking and writing skills and an appropriate terminal degree are necessary. Supervisory experience and the ability to work with colleagues, volunteers, artists, educators, donors, as well as grant writing and development experience is requisite. Specialization and expertise in American 20th and 21st century Art is essential.
The Asheville Art Museum is a fast paced, multi-task environment. The Museum is the third oldest art museum in North Carolina. It is located in downtown Asheville, the largest city in the Western North Carolina mountains. It is the only accredited art museum serving the region. The Museum collects and interprets 20th century American Art in all media. Particular focus areas include art of the southeast region, contemporary studio craft and work related to the legacy of Black Mountain College.
The Asheville Art Museum is an equal opportunity employer. The position is full time with benefits.
Qualified candidates should send a letter of interest, resume, salary history, list of references and a writing sample to: mailbox@ashevilleart.org
please note: Exhibitions Curator in the subject line.
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