Assistant Curator |USA
Assistant Curator | Drawings and Prints
Researches the Museum’s collection and archives vis-à-vis departmental projects, acquisition efforts, and other related departmental efforts, and answers inquiries with regard to such information. With curatorial peers, or individually as indicated, conceives of, plans, and executes collection installations and exhibitions. Assists senior curators with all aspects of research, planning, organization, and realization of major exhibitions. Writes, edits, and assists in the production of Museum publications and exhibition-related materials, including wall texts and extended object labels. As directed by chief curator, represents the department to Museum trustees, donors, patrons, curatorial colleagues at other institutions, artists, and galleries. With chief curator and senior curatorial staff, seeks and recommends the acquisition of works on paper by contemporary and emerging artists, both purchases and gifts. Collaborates on exhibition programs and related public programs, with a special emphasis on works on paper by contemporary and emerging artists. Serves as a liaison with outside persons and organizations and with other departments within the Museum. Instructs and supervises curatorial staff and interns as assigned. Works on and/or supervises one or more departmental teams focused on a core department function (e.g., cataloging, website, storage, acquisitions research, imaging, provenance, affiliate groups, etc.). Keeps informed of current activity in the area of departmental interest, particularly contemporary and emerging artists, through gallery and Museum visits, publications, etc., and makes recommendations to senior staff. Reports to Chief Curator and senior curatorial titles.
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