Manager, Public Art

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Singapore Art Museum opened in 1996 as the first art museum in Singapore. Also known as SAM, we present contemporary art from a Southeast Asian perspective for artists, art lovers and the art curious in multiple venues across the island, including a new venue in the historic port area of Tanjong Pagar.

SAM is building one of the world’s most important public collections of Southeast Asian contemporary art, with the aim of connecting the art and the artists to the public and future generations through exhibitions and programmes. SAM is working towards a humane and sustainable future by committing to responsible practices within its processes.

SAM’s collection focuses on contemporary Southeast Asian art, while also encompassing the wider Asian region, such as China, India, Korea and Japan, to provide a broader cultural context for the core collection. Reflecting the character of contemporary art, works represented in SAM’s permanent collection span a broad spectrum of media and sensibilities, ranging from installation to video, to photography, painting, sculpture, and others. Through a robust cycle of acquisition, the SAM collection now features numerous iconic works of contemporary Southeast Asian art.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop venue and project partnerships for project pipeline and co-manage stakeholders.
Coordinate and ensure project realisation in collaboration with various SAM departments and partners, in adherence to project expectations. This include but is not limited to:
Monitoring progress, managing project risks to ensure that the project is delivered on time, within scope and budget.
Secretariat duties, where applicable.
Covering project manager and coordinator of project-specific public programmes.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum 3–5 years of experience in the museum, arts and culture sector or equivalent.
Minimum bachelor’s degree in Cultural Studies, Arts or Business Management, or a related field.
Excellent project management skills. Some experience in art production and installation an advantage.
Creative, motivated, dynamic, and outgoing individual with excellent interpersonal and communication 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.