Curator

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research and contribute to scholarship on present-day contemporary art globally, with a focus on practices in Singapore, Southeast Asia and Asia.
• Develop areas of research specialisation to support institutional policies and goals on exhibition programming, collection development and publications.
• Curate exhibitions and artwork commissions, develop collaborative and cross-disciplinary projects.
• Undertake and develop exhibitions and projects including conceptualisation, negotiations with external institutions and artists, and co-ordination of general exhibition matters.
• Demonstrate thought leadership in the field through sharing of knowledge at conferences, talks and publications.
• Work with other museum colleagues in presenting programmes such as lectures, talks and training sessions, as well as providing content for collaterals such as website and publicity materials.
• Build professional networks with contemporary artists, cultural communities and creative partners.
• Manage, supervise and administer projects, processes and procedures under his/her responsibility.
• Handle ad hoc assignments as and when required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• A graduate or post-graduate degree in contemporary art, art history, visual cultures or related fields
• About five years’ of relevant curatorial experience or scholarship
• Keen interest in and strong knowledge of contemporary art practices in Singapore and Asia
• Excellent research, writing, communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluency in English. Additional language abilities would be ideal
• Motivated and team-oriented
• Good project management and organisational skills
• Attentive to details and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Please send your application to hr@singaporeartmuseum.sg. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified.