Fundació Antoni Tàpies
International Public Competition to select the Director of the Fundació Antoni Tàpies.
The Fundació Antoni Tàpies is holding an international open call to select a new Director to ensure the continuation of the fundamental objectives and guidelines already deployed in the past, while overseeing the Fundació’s adaptation to the new demands of the moment, and to help give fresh impetus for the future.
Created in 1984 by the artist Antoni Tàpies to promote the study and knowledge of modern and contemporary art, the Fundació Antoni Tàpies opened its doors in 1990 and has the legal structure of a private foundation. The new Director will ensure the preservation, study and dissemination of the work and ideas of Antoni Tàpies, and the promotion, dissemination and defence of the manifestations of the human spirit, especially in the field of contemporary art in all its various forms. The governing, administration and representation of the Fundació is conducted by the Board, within the powers determined by its Statutes.
All applications received will be carefully studied and evaluated by a committee of experts. After due consideration, this committee will submit its recommended nomination to the Board of Trustees for appointment.
The requirements of the future Director, who exercises the role of executive and artistic director of the Fundació, include professional experience in the field of museums and contemporary art centres, together with leadership, communication and negotiation skills. They will represent the Fundació and develop networks with other bodies in order to articulate its projects, while directing the financial management of the centre, including new initiatives to increase revenue, sponsorship and patronage. They will possess knowledge of the work of Antoni Tàpies and of the trajectory of the Fundació to date, and be conversant with the wider cultural and artistic environment. Evaluation will take account of the assessment and diagnosis of the current state of affairs and the candidate’s ability to articulate a diverse, innovative and attractive future programme for the Fundació.
Candidates should submit their Curriculum Vitae (with clear supporting documentation) and a detailed statement (maximum of ten pages) containing, firstly, an assessment and diagnosis of the past and present trajectory of the Fundació, and, secondly, an outline of the candidate’s proposals for the coming years. The deadline for submission of applications is October 30, 2022.
