Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art, The Cleveland Museum of Art
The Cleveland Museum of Art was founded in 1913 "for the benefit of all the people forever." 1 We strive to help the broadest possible audience understand and engage with the world's great art while honoring the highest aesthetic, intellectual, and professional standards. They are proud to be one of the world's most distinguished comprehensive art museums and one of northeastern Ohio's principal civic and cultural institutions.
The museum's Contemporary Art department seeks applications for the position of Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art. Working under the direction of the Associate Curator of Contemporary Art, the individual who is appointed to this position will assist in the stewardship, programming and development of the museum's important holdings in this field. Candidates should possess a broad familiarity with the art of the 20th and 21st centuries, with a focus on the period from 1960 to the present day, a demonstrated knowledge of museum practices, excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, a commitment to exhibitions, collector cultivation, and a willingness to serve diverse public constituencies.
Responsibilities:
Include the interpretation and presentation of the collection; the development and coordination of special exhibitions and programs; research and publication on the collection; assisting with acquisitions; educational programming; and donor relations. PhD or M.A. in Art History or related discipline preferred. Candidates must have a minimum of three years relevant experience in the field.
Applications, including a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, writing sample, and names of three references, should be submitted by June 28, 2013 via mail.
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Artistic Director, the Botín Centre
The Botín Centre, a major new art centre in Santander, designed for the Botín Foundation by the world-renowned architect, Renzo Piano, is seeking to appoint an internationally recognised contemporary art curator as its first Artistic Director. The new Centre which will open to the public in summer 2014, builds on the cultural and educational work of the Foundation over many years, aims to become a world leader in the potential of art and culture to boost creativity and bring economic and social development to the region of Cantabria.
Reporting to the Executive Director and working with the Art Advisory Committee, chaired by Vicente Todoli, former Director, Tate Modern, the Artistic Director will develop and deliver an exciting and enlarged visual arts programme which will bring to Santander a programme of international quality, in keeping with the mission and purpose of the Botín Foundation.
In meeting the requirements of the role, the Artistic Director will have :
· a track record of producing excellent exhibitions and programmes
experience of working as a senior curator in one or more internationally renowned museums
a good academic record
written and oral fluency in Spanish and English.
They will be team players, excited to work with the Executive Director, the Art Operations Director and the rest of the team in the delivery of an arts programme to inspire and delight audiences in Santander and beyond.
For more information or to receive an application pack, please contact Liz Amos or Mary Deegan of Liz Amos Associates on +44 (0)20 7884 9201 or at liz.amos@lizamosassociates.com or mary.deegan@lizamosassociates.com
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Project Manager, Benrimon Contemporary, Los Angeles
Established in 2010, Benrimon Contemporary's mission is to represent and support established and mid-career Contemporary artists. The gallery's artists, such as Simon Patterson and Dimitri Kozyrev, have established careers yet have been overlooked in New York City. While the gallery's budding artists, like Shay Kun, Trey Speegle and Changha Hwang all live, work and exhibit in New York City. The gallery presents group and solo shows of their roster of artists while additionally producing a few historical exhibitions throughout the year. Benrimon Contemporary carefully curates shows that present innovative ways to explain the continuum of Modern to Contemporary art. The gallery also provides acquisition, management, and consulting services with integrity and professionalism.
Benrimon Contemporary seeks a full-time temporary Project Manager based in Los Angeles. The Project Manager will be the liaison and coordinator on a public art project in LA working for one of its gallery artists. The Project Manager should have experience dealing with architects, engineers, contractors and fabricators as well as managing the production of a large-scale public art project.
A degree in Architecture or Design is preferred, but people with experience dealing with special exhibitions and projects of this nature will be considered.
Please email info@bcontemporary.com with Project Manager in the subject line.
Further information: http://www.bcontemporary.com/