Curator of Twentieth-Century Art

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Joslyn Art Museum is a major regional resource for the collection, preservation, and interpretation of the visual arts. Through its collections, exhibitions, and educational programs, Joslyn Art Museum seeks to foster appreciation and enjoyment of art for the benefit of a diverse regional and national audience. www.joslyn.org

Joslyn Art Museum seeks applicants for a curatorial position devoted to twentieth-century art with a primary focus on American art from 1945 to 2000. The position is open at the Assistant, Associate, or Curator level and offers a motivated individual the opportunity to create a dynamic program for twentieth-century art, encompassing collections, exhibitions, research, and interpretation. The Curator of Twentieth-Century Art will join the Museum at a pivotal time in the institution’s history, as an ambitious expansion and renovation of the Museum’s campus occasions a complete reinstallation of the permanent collection. In partnership with the Curator of Contemporary Art, the curator will also plan the inaugural installation of the Phillip G. Schrager Collection and contribute to a catalogue dedicated to this recent gift.

Major duties:

Direct the development, care, and installation of the Museum’s collection of twentieth-century art
Research and publish on the Museum’s collection of twentieth-century art and contribute original scholarship to the field
Together with the Curator of Contemporary Art, direct the care and installation of the Phillip G. Schrager Collection
Develop original exhibitions and installations
Coordinate incoming loan exhibitions
Collaborate with Curatorial and Education staff to advance new interpretive strategies for the permanent collection and temporary exhibitions
Assist in the cultivation and stewardship of donors and patrons
Conceptualize and implement events and public programs at Joslyn Art Museum and with community partners

Qualifications:

Ph.D. in art history or ABD required with broad expertise in twentieth-century art and a specialization in American art from 1945 to 2000
Minimum three to five years’ curatorial experience in an art museum
Ability to plan, organize, and present exhibitions
Accomplished record of original research and publications
Knowledge of best practices for collections management
Exemplary oral and written communication skills and facility with public speaking Established network of curators, scholars, collectors, and dealers and strong working relationships with other experts in the field
Familiarity with the auction and sales market for twentieth-century art
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across Museum departments
Enthusiasm for building positive relationships with donors, collectors, and the public
Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) in the field

Minimum Salary: $50,000. Qualifications and experience will be considered in determining the incoming rank and compensation for the position.

How to apply

Please submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae via email to careers@joslyn.org. Please include “Curator of Twentieth-Century Art” in the subject line. Joslyn Art Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer and the Museum is committed to diversity and equal opportunity in its hiring. Qualified candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply for this position. Joslyn offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package.