Curator of Photography and New Media

Minneapolis Institute of Art
Now Hiring – Curator of Photography and New Media
Department of Photography and New Media

Full Time

The Job

The Curator of Photography and New Media will build the collection through significant acquisitions, and raise 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 Mia’s strategic goals.

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 Photography Affinity Group.

• be an engaged and proactive member of the Department of Photography and New Media, 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).

• 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

You have a passion for art and are an enthusiastic advocate for all things Mia. You are creative and open minded with positive and effective communication skills. You strive for self-awareness and leave the drama in the artwork. You give praise freely and seek to learn and grow.

You’re good at and enjoy….

• Recognizing the value in others’ unique perspectives.

• Knowing your success is directly related to visitor satisfaction.

• Setting challenging goals and achieving them.

• Taking advantage of promising opportunities.

Mia Culture

The Minneapolis Institute of Art 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 driving results are the core values that define Mia’s culture. Successful employment at 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 Art, 2400 Third Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN 55404

Posting Date & Deadline

August 18, 2015. Deadline for submissions is Friday, September 18, 2015.

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Minneapolis Institute of Art
2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis,
Minnesota 55404
http://artsmia.org/