Assistant Curator

It is an exciting time to join SAM! SAM is the first fully dedicated visual arts museum in Singapore and has one of the world’s most important collections of contemporary art by artists from Singapore, Southeast Asia and Asia. In 2019, our two museum sites closed for a building redevelopment. As our museum readies itself for its new look, there will be a series of interesting projects that you could play a part in.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• • • Research and contribute to scholarship on present-day contemporary art globally, with a focus on practices in Singapore, Southeast Asia and Asia.
    • Develop areas of research specialisation to support institutional policies and goals on exhibition programming, collection development and publications.
    • With guidance from Curator/Senior Curator, curate/co-curate or organise exhibitions and artwork commissions, develop collaborative and cross-disciplinary projects.
    • Co-ordination of general exhibition matters.
    • Demonstrate thought leadership in the field through sharing of knowledge at conferences, talks and publications.
    • Work with other museum colleagues in presenting programmes such as lectures, talks and training sessions, as well as providing content for collaterals such as website and publicity materials.
    • Build professional networks with contemporary artists, cultural communities and creative partners.
    • Manage and administer projects, processes and procedures under his/her responsibility.
    • Support the curatorial team in curatorial administration and in the planning and execution of exhibitions and programmes
    • Handle ad-hoc assignments as and when required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• • • A graduate degree in contemporary art, art history, visual cultures or related fields
    • Relevant curatorial experience or scholarship preferred
    • Keen interest in and knowledge of contemporary art practices in Singapore and Asia
    • Excellent research, writing, communication and interpersonal skills
    • Fluency in English. Additional language abilities would be ideal
    • Motivated and team-oriented
    • Good project management and organisational skills
    • Attentive to details and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Please send your application to hr@singaporeartmuseum.sg. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified.