Curator of Exhibitions | USA

Curator of Exhibitions

Deadline: May 15, 2018 

The American Federation of Arts seeks a Curator of Exhibitions to work as part of a dynamic team to develop a growing number of the AFA’s vibrant and diverse exhibitions. The Curator will initiate and manage traveling exhibitions of a wide range of media, genres, and historical periods, partnering with distinguished national and international institutions and leading scholars in the field.

This key position functions primarily as project manager, though there are opportunities to curate and tour one’s own exhibitions. Responsibilities include managing and overseeing all aspects of traveling exhibitions, including working with guest curators on exhibition checklists and securing loans, managing complex timelines and budgets, marketing of exhibitions to museum venues, and collaborating with museum professionals on installation plans, didactics and related exhibition programming. Reporting directly to the Director of Exhibitions, the Curator also liaises with other departments internally including Publications, Fundraising, Special Events and Finance on various aspects of each project.

RequirementsM.A. or above in art history or related field with at least five years in an art museum or other art-related environment and demonstrated experience in organizing complex exhibitions required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a results oriented manner critical.

To apply, submit a cover letter and resume, by May 15, 2018 via email: hr@amfedarts.org

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