Assistant Curator, Modern Art | Ontario

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Assistant Curator, Modern Art

The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) is among the most distinguished art museums in North America. We celebrate creativity, advocate for artists and shape the conversation about art in our local and international communities. We connect to the world through collaborative and innovative partnerships which provide opportunities to share fresh ideas and discover new voices.

If you are seeking a dynamic, multi-faceted work environment then the AGO has the right challenge for you.

Reporting to the Curator, Modern & Contemporary Art, the Assistant Curator, Modern Art is responsible for building, presenting and documenting the permanent modern collection and in the creation and execution of permanent collection exhibitions. The Assistant Curator coordinates, organizes, and monitors the development and installation of hosted exhibitions. They will assist in the identification and research of significant tendencies, issues and opportunities in the field of modern art and foster public understanding of art as a vital social and cultural force. They will also contribute to the achievement of the AGO’s strategic goals as a leading presenter of modern art.

The Assistant Curator, Modern Art will be required to possess the following skills and experience:

Comprehensive knowledge of art history with expertise in Modern Art 1860-1960.
MA in art history with emphasis in Modern art.
Minimum of five years’ experience working in a Curatorial department.
Demonstrated writing and research skills and the ability to publish scholarly material on their area of expertise.
Demonstrated experience in speaking and writing about art to specialized audiences and more broadly based audiences.
Knowledge of the installation process for works of art.

We also want the Assistant Curator to have well-developed organizational, interpersonal and public relations skills. They will need to have a demonstrated commitment to working effectively with teams, be an effective communicator and be able to utilize available resources. Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate computer programs and keyboarding skills is also essential for this position.

For further information, please visit: https://www.ago.net/jobs

Art Gallery of Ontario
Musée des beaux-arts de l’Ontario
317 Dundas Street West
Toronto Ontario Canada M5T 1G4
www.ago.net