Assistant Curator of South & Southeast Asian Art

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Jane Emison Assistant Curator of South & Southeast Asian Art – Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia), Minneapolis, USA

Institution: Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia)
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Mia invites applications for a full-time Assistant Curator specializing in South & Southeast Asian Art. The role involves developing, researching, exhibiting, and publishing Mia’s collections, organizing exhibitions, producing publications, and engaging with donors and the broader community.

Position Details

Salary: $60,000–$80,000 annually
Employment Type: Full-time, exempt, union position
Location: Onsite in Minneapolis

Key Responsibilities

Interpret and present the South & Southeast Asian Art collections via exhibitions and didactic materials
Organize gallery rotations and public programming, including training museum guides
Conduct research and curate exhibitions with accompanying publications
Oversee care, preservation, and conservation initiatives of the collection
Propose acquisitions and review collections for deaccessions
Collaborate across museum initiatives and support departmental leadership

Qualifications

M.A. in South & Southeast Asian Art; Ph.D. preferred
Minimum 3 years curatorial experience in relevant collections
Proven track record in organizing exhibitions and producing scholarly publications
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in relevant languages an asset