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Curator, Visual Arts


Position Title: Curator, Visual Arts
Position Type: Full-time
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Branch: Art and Education 
Department: Curatorial
Reports to: Director, the Momentary

Position Summary

The Curator, Visual Arts, the Momentary will be the strategic team leader for the contemporary visual arts program at the Momentary and lead our engagement with visual artists.

In partnership with the Curator, Performing Arts at the Momentary and with all counterparts at Crystal Bridges Museum, this position will serve a key role in cultivating and creating relationships, strategies, outreach, and programs related to exhibitions and projects featuring visual artists. We are looking for someone who is both visionary and dynamic, who will guide the presentation, publication, and interpretation of contemporary visual arts at the Momentary, with a strong focus on multi-disciplinary and cross-disciplinary work. In furthering the goals of collaboration and cooperation among arts organizations, the Curator, Visual Art will help to expand interest in and support for the Momentary and its contemporary arts programs.

The Curator, Visual Arts will also work closely with the Curator, Contemporary Art at Crystal Bridges on the contemporary art program as presented across the museum sites and on the institution’s projects with living artists. The ideal candidate is creative, experimental, and flexible, with a collaborative spirit; someone who embraces innovative ideas and has a passion for connecting to our diverse guests and communities. Experience in creating spaces, programs, exhibitions, and acquisitions is critically important as are excellent speaking, writing, and research abilities.

Primary Responsibilities

The Curator, Visual Arts at the Momentary is charged with developing and managing all activities related to the contemporary visual arts program at the Momentary.

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Principal Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

Minimum Qualifications

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The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About the Momentary

The Momentary is a new contemporary art space that opened to the public on February 22, 2020, in downtown Bentonville, Arkansas. A satellite to Crystal Bridges, the Momentary presents visual, performing, and culinary arts and hosts residencies. The mission of the Momentary is to champion contemporary art’s role in everyday life, and to explore the unfolding story of contemporary American arts in an international context by actively commissioning and exhibiting outstanding works that explore new ideas and inspire action. The Momentary was founded by the Walton family, based on the vision of Tom, Olivia, and Steuart Walton. The Walton Family Foundation is supporting this project as a way to enhance the quality of life in Northwest Arkansas. The Momentary welcomes all with free general admission. Additional offerings include an artist-in residence program, culinary experiences including an Onyx Coffee Lab, indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, an outdoor festival space, and a gift store. For more information, visit www.theMomentary.org The Momentary is located at 507 SE E Street, Bentonville, Arkansas 72712.