Director

Director Opportunity at Bergen Kunsthall

About the Position

Bergen Kunsthall seeks an engaged, unifying, and visionary director. The goal is to strengthen the institution’s position as a leading contemporary art venue locally, nationally, and internationally. The director will foster a collaborative culture and a positive working environment through effective leadership. The role involves setting the direction and implementing a strategy to enhance Bergen Kunsthall’s status as a cultural and artistic center in the city and an international player in contemporary art.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership: Foster a collaborative culture and positive working environment.
• Strategy: Develop and implement a clear strategy to enhance Bergen Kunsthall’s status.
• Audience Development: Innovate visitor experiences reflecting society’s diversity.
• Networking: Build and maintain relationships in contemporary art locally and internationally.
• Curatorial Work: Demonstrate strong leadership and documented curatorial experience.
• Finance: Understand finance basics and secure funding from private and public sources.
• Team Management: Lead a competent, interdisciplinary, and creative staff.
• Communication: Represent Bergen Kunsthall effectively in Scandinavian and English languages.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills and curatorial experience.
• Experience in strategy and organizational development.
• Basic understanding of finance and funding acquisition.
• Motivation to represent and present Bergen Kunsthall.
• Interest in learning Scandinavian languages.

Terms and Application

• Position: Fixed-term for 5 years.
• Contact: Matae representatives Hege Rødland (+47 916 17 560), Maria Gunnarsen (+47 959 09 932), or Elizabeth Bovoli (+47 930 21 454).
• Application Deadline: May 26, 2024, via matae.no.

Bergen Kunsthall values workplace diversity and welcomes applicants of different ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, religions, and ethnic backgrounds.

About Bergen Kunsthall

Bergen Kunsthall is a center for contemporary art, presenting exhibitions and events featuring international and Norwegian artists. The institution takes a global, interdisciplinary, and diverse approach, exploring issues shaping society. Hosting seven exhibitions and 170 events annually, Bergen Kunsthall has a staff of 35 and was established in 1838. Located in Bergen city center, it has been in its own building since 1935.