Senior Curator
Senior Curator
Institution: Storm King Art Center, New Windsor, NY, United States
Location: New Windsor, NY, United States
Storm King Art Center seeks a Senior Curator to provide visionary leadership for its curatorial program, with a focus on modern and contemporary sculpture. The Senior Curator will supervise a team of four and collaborate closely with the Executive Director, Curatorial team, and other departments. This role involves developing exhibitions, permanent commissions, and multi-object loan shows, as well as stewardship of the collection and audience engagement.
Key Responsibilities
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Conceptualize, develop, and execute exhibitions, temporary projects, and site-specific permanent commissions.
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Develop a medium- and long-term curatorial plan integrating acquisitions, exhibitions, and rotating installations.
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Supervise curatorial staff and manage departmental budgets.
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Cultivate relationships with artists, collectors, donors, and partners; commission new works.
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Lead collection stewardship, including acquisition strategy, conservation, and publication.
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Represent Storm King publicly, fostering community and national/international partnerships.
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Support research, scholarship, writing, and educational programming.
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Mentor staff and ensure professional development.
Qualifications
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Master’s degree, PhD, or equivalent in Art History or related field.
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10+ years of curatorial experience in a collecting institution, with focus on sculpture (1960–present).
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Strong research, writing, and publication record in modern/contemporary art.
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Proven experience commissioning new works and cultivating donors.
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Excellent project management, communication, and leadership skills.
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Knowledge of museum best practices, collection stewardship, and ethical standards.
Compensation & Benefits
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Salary: $120,000–$140,000 annually
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Hybrid work environment with comprehensive benefits
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Opportunities for professional development, engagement with artists, and leadership in a major cultural institution