POSITION AVAILABLE:  CURATOR of EDUCATION

CRANBROOK ART MUSEUM

Cranbrook Art Museum is a small but rapidly growing contemporary art museum
affiliated with Cranbrook Educational Community, including Cranbrook
Academy of Art, and is recognized internationally for its education
programs, architecture, grounds and sculpture.

The Curator of Education is responsible for conceiving and implementing
creative education and outreach programs, including some aspects of public
relations, related to temporary exhibitions, collections and Cranbrook's
architecture, with the goal of attracting, engaging and progressively
educating diverse audiences, including school children, families, graduate
art students and informed adults. Works closely as a team with director,
assistant curator of exhibitions, tour coordinator, and volunteer docents.

The Art Museum's collections, including the restored 1930 Saarinen House,
emphasize 20th-century arts, crafts, architecture and design, in particular
work by Academy faculty and graduates.  Temporary exhibitions
(approximately 12-15 each year) explore the leading edge of the visual
arts.

Ideal candidate will have an M.A. in art history, museum studies or
education and broad knowledge of 20th-century and contemporary art,
including the decorative arts and design; minimum five years professional
museum experience, including at least three in museum education; outgoing
personality; excellent speaking and writing skills, including editing;
computer knowledge; and desire to work collaboratively in a dynamic and 
evolving environment.  Salary mid $30k; excellent benefits.  Starts
September 1998.  Applications reviewed beginning July 1st.  Send letter,
résumé, writing sample, salary history and references to:  Gregory
Wittkopp, Director, Cranbrook Art Museum, Box 801, Bloomfield Hills,
Michigan  48303-0801.  EOE.