Curatorial Fellow | USA

Curatorial Fellow

Deadline: March 3, 2018

Organization:  H0097 Blaffer Gallery

Description:

Coordinates joint programming and exhibitions between Blaffer Art Museum, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for the Arts, and the School of Art.

1. Assists the Director with the organization of exhibitions and accompanying publication for presentations at the Museum and circulation to other venues.
2. Coordinates with artists commissioned to create new works for exhibitions by the Museum to ensure exhibitions are on time and meet budget requirements.
3. Coordinates and oversees the installation of exhibitions borrowed from other Institutions.
4. Serves as the curatorial contact person for exhibition organized by the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for the Arts and the School of Art.
5. Works with Curator of Education to create public programs in conjunction with Museum exhibitions.
6. May assist Development Director to identify possible funding sources for exhibitions.
7. Supervises and trains curatorial interns on research , correspondence and publications for the department.
8. Performs other job related duties

EEO/AA

Qualifications:
Bachelors and 1 year experience

Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Requires a minimum of one(1) year of directly job-related experience.

Notes to Applicant:
The Blaffer Art Museum at the University of Houston seeks a curatorial fellow for spring 2018. The appointment is for two years, renewable to three, 40 hours a week. Duties include assisting the Director with all aspects of exhibition and publication organization; managing schedules and budgets; liaising with artists, lenders, and partner institutions; coordinating the installation of exhibitions; serving as the curatorial contact person for exhibition organized by the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for the Arts and the School of Art; and working with Curator of Education to organize public programs and community partnerships. Additionally, the fellow may perform other job-related tasks, including assisting with museum fundraising and publicity efforts and supervising curatorial interns. Requirements: MA in art history or related field and an in-depth knowledge of current art and theory. Foreign languages a plus. The Blaffer is a noncollecting contemporary art museum and a unit of the Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts at UH with an international focus and experimental ethos. Applicants should submit a CV, a letter of interest outlining a proposed curatorial focus, three academic or professional references, and a short writing sample with your application before March 3, 2018.

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