DENVER ART MUSEUM
JOB POSTING
ASSISTANT CURATOR OF NATIVE ARTS
The Denver Art Museum (DAM) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Curator for its acclaimed collection of American Indian art. The DAM has a long history of honoring American Indian art and is committed to enhancing the understanding and appreciation of these rich art forms for broad and diverse audiences in collaboration with Native American communities and artists. As one of the first art museums in the United States to collect American Indian material, the DAM now holds an encyclopedic collection of 20,000 objects representing the artistic traditions of tribes across North America.
The successful candidate should be energetic, creative, outgoing, self-motivated and interested in joining a dynamic team currently developing an ambitious program for an innovative new gallery of American Indian art and associated Center for American Indian Art. Duties include working with the Curator of Native Art in all aspects of the development, care, and presentation of the collection including acquisitions, exhibits, implementation of NAGPRA, partnership with Indian communities, research, publication and fund-raising.
Candidate must have a proven broad-based knowledge of historic and contemporary American Indian art and cultures, a minimum M.A. in art history, anthropology, Native American studies or related field, and 3 years museum experience. Also required is a detailed knowledge of the provisions and implementation of NAGPRA, a commitment to finding new ways to engage Indian and non-Indian audiences with the museum and its collections, and a strong interest and ability to work in collaboration with American Indian communities to create long term, meaningful relationships.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 30, 2003
Please mail cover letter, resume, and names/contact information of three references to:
Human Resources Administrator - AC
Denver Art Museum
100 W. 14th Avenue Parkway
Denver, CO 80204
Fax # 720-913-0002 (no phone calls please)
THE DENVER ART MUSEUM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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