Beirut is looking for an Associate Curator
Deadline: October 3, 2012
Beirut is a new art initiative and exhibition space in Cairo, Egypt. Our activities are centered around hosting artists, projects and other institutions that wish to engage with questions we share on politics, economy, education, ecology and the arts. Mindful of the ongoing political changes in Egypt and the region, Beirut seeks to establish itself as a forum for the work and practice of different communities of artists and other cultural creators to take up critical positions reflecting on this new and open situation.
Our aim is to build strong affiliations to other bodies and organizations dedicated to the arts in Egypt, the region and internationally, aspiring to foster a wider public through our shared platform of practice. Beirut also hosts CIRCA (Cairo International Resource Center for Art), a shelf-organization committed to investi-gating the legal, financial and political histories of key art spaces with the desire to forge new means of support and securing more autonomy for art and artists.
We are looking for someone who is interested in commmitting his/her time and energy to a new institution in its first year of founding, with experience in conceiving, planning and realizing exhibitions. The ideal candidate is able to coordinate projects and manage diverse tasks simultaneoulsy, be detail-oriented and have an uncommon imagination for administration, finance and management. Experience in fundraising and using web-based platforms is a plus. Extensive enthusiasm and knowledge for contemporary art, working with artists, art spaces and exhibitions, is crucial, as is a broad range of interests in theory, film and other cultural fields. S/he will have writing experience and an interest in working on publication projects; likes to work with people, knows how to do things with words, is comfortable working in a flexible environment and has a flair for working with all kinds of languages, people and contexts.
The Associate Curator position entails conceiving seasonal exhibitions and other programs in line with the aim, mission and aspirations of Beirut. Tasks include research, preparation and production of projects, working closely together with artists, galleries and partner institutions, writing for exhibition program related material, public communication and grants, managing stays for artists and professionals, furthering Beirut’s network of partners and developing our art library. The Associate Curator will work closely with Beirut’s co-directors on all aspects of program conception and planning.
This is a paid full-time position with a basic salary for the duration of eight months (October 2012 – June 2013) with possibility of renewal, starting on October 23, 2012. The Associate Curator will be based in Cairo.
To apply please send your cover letter and CV, including contact information of two references, as well as samples of your curatorial work and writing to office@beirutbeirut.org.
Website: http://www.beirutbeirut.org/
