The Margaret McDermott Assistant/Associate/Curator of African Art
Dallas Museum of Art (DMA), Dallas, TX
The Dallas Museum of Art seeks an enthusiastic and dynamic scholar to join its team as The Margaret McDermott Assistant/Associate/Curator of African Art. This position will be responsible for managing the African art collection, comprising over 2,200 works, and collaborating with other museum departments to direct exhibitions, research, acquisitions, and public programs. The collection includes masterpieces from Sub-Saharan Africa, spanning over 5,000 years of history, with an emphasis on cultures from Mali, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Nigeria, and more.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collection Management: Oversee acquisitions, research, interpretation, and exhibitions related to African art.
- Exhibition Development: Lead major exhibitions with accompanying scholarly publications, ensuring projects meet the highest standards.
- Curatorial Leadership: Propose acquisitions that enhance the collection’s depth, with a focus on connoisseurship and compliance with national and international legal standards.
- Research & Documentation: Conduct provenance research and maintain digital and physical archives of the African art collection.
- Community Engagement: Build relationships with local and international stakeholders, including collectors, scholars, and donors, and contribute to public programs.
- Collaboration: Work closely with other museum departments such as Conservation, Education, and Collections to develop and implement interpretative resources, programming, and conservation efforts.
Desired Qualifications:
- Education: MA in Art History or related field required; PhD preferred.
- Experience: Varies by curatorial level. Assistant Curator requires 1-3 years; Associate Curator requires 3-5 years, and Curator requires 5+ years of experience in curating African art.
- Skills: Strong research, writing, and public speaking abilities, with the ability to work collaboratively on complex projects. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and museum databases such as TMS is preferred.
- Language Proficiency: Reading knowledge of relevant languages related to African art.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary commensurate with experience.
- Full museum benefits including health insurance, pension plan, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
Application Deadline:
October 15, 2024
For more information and to apply, visit DMA
