Curator of Paintings

Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Now Hiring – Curator of Paintings
Full Time

The Job
The Patrick and Aimee Butler Curator of Paintings will build the collection through significant acquisitions, and raise the MIA’s profile through ambitious and intellectually rigorous exhibitions, publications, and programs. This dynamic and experienced curator will cultivate relationships with donors, professional colleagues, partner organizations and the community in furtherance of the MIA’s strategic goals.

The MIA’s internationally acclaimed collection of paintings contains nearly 900 European and American works from the fourteenth century to the present. It offers a comprehensive survey of both celebrated schools and individual artists and is notable for its concentration of masterworks.

In this role, you will…

• be responsible for the overall care of the collection, the display and didactic program within the galleries, and the development of special exhibitions.
• work closely with collectors and prospective donors.
• develop programming for the museum’s Paintings Affinity Group.
• be an engaged and proactive member of the Department of Paintings, who subscribes to the museum’s positive culture and is dedicated to enhancing the visitor’s experience.

Specific Requirements

• Master’s degree (Ph.D. preferred).
• Open to all candidates with a strong background in Western painting traditions; preference given to those with expertise in American paintings.
• Minimum of five years of curatorial experience.
• Strong record of research and scholarship, with proven experience organizing exhibitions and producing publications of high quality.
• Demonstrated skill at strategically building a collection through gift and purchase.
• Team player with proven ability to work effectively and positively with staff, trustees, and all other internal and external contacts.
• Ability to build positive and effective relationships with donors and the broader community.

Who You Are
The Minneapolis Institute of Arts is an audience-focused workplace where everyone strives to provide excellent service and cultivate honest and positive relationships. Generosity, agility, emotional intelligence, positive energy, and drive are the core values that define the MIA’s culture. Successful employment at the MIA includes full embrace and demonstrable indicators of these values by all team members.

To Apply
A complete application includes a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation. Please send the letter and curriculum vitae to miajobs@artsmia.org. Please also ask references to send letters of recommendation directly to miajobs@artsmia.org.

Mail: Attn: Human Resources, Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Fax: (612) 870-3263

Posting Date & Deadline
October 6, 2014. Deadline for submissions is October 31, 2014.

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