Introduction
The Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, the Netherlands’ premier museum for modern and contemporary art and design, is seeking a Modern Art Curator (M/F/X) to join its team for 32 hours a week.
About Us
With a history spanning over 125 years, the Stedelijk Museum is renowned for its collection, including classic modernist art dating back to the mid-nineteenth century. The museum is known for its commitment to showcasing world-class artists early in their careers and engaging audiences nationally and internationally.
Position Overview
As a Modern Art Curator, you will work within a team of curators and report to the director. Your primary focus will be on visual arts up to 1950, encompassing temporary exhibitions, research, collaborations, co-productions, and collection presentations. The role also involves addressing questions and challenges related to an extensive collection.
Responsibilities
- Engage with Modern Art from a global perspective.
- Integrate the Modern Art collection into the museum’s presentation, research, and collection policies.
- Develop a vision for presenting, collecting, and maintaining Modern Art from a contemporary standpoint.
- Contribute to the museum’s artistic program by curating exhibitions, projects, and publications.
- Collaborate with specialized colleagues from various departments and organizations to ensure scholarly access to the collection.
- Foster connections with national and international partners, actively seeking collaboration opportunities.
- Stay informed and cultivate expertise in the field of Modern Art.
- Serve as a liaison within the museum for specialist information requests.
- Develop innovative audience-oriented formats alongside exhibitions and collection presentations.
- Participate in acquisitions and engage with funds and private donors in coordination with the Development department.
- Advocate for the museum and maintain key relationships.
Candidate Profile
- Completed university studies with a strong background in the realm of Modern Art.
- Possess a substantive vision, emphasizing a global perspective and addressing social questions and themes while staying attuned to Art and cultural science developments.
- Prioritize a public-centered approach and demonstrate curiosity and inquisitiveness.
- Collaborative mindset, eager to share ideas, knowledge, and experiences with peers.
- Establish a network comprising collectors, fellow institutions, and researchers, both within and beyond the Netherlands.
- Proficient in Dutch and English, both spoken and written, or willing to attain proficiency within a reasonable timeframe.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Stedelijk Museum places a strong emphasis on promoting diversity in its broadest sense, welcoming diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and insights. Regardless of religion, age, origin, or orientation, your contribution to the Stedelijk is valued.
What We Offer
- A one-year employment contract with the potential for a permanent position.
- Competitive salary ranging from €3,801 to €5,075 gross per month (scale 11) based on a 36-hour workweek, excluding holiday and year-end bonuses, as per the Museum CLA.
Contact Information
For inquiries about this position, please contact Rein Wolfs at director@stedelijk.nl.
Application Process
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and motivation letter by September 17th using the application button at the bottom of this page.
[Apply here](Link to Application)
Note: Application letters sent via standard (e-)mail will not be considered. We do not appreciate acquisition regarding this vacancy.
