Curator of Furniture
The High Point Museum is seeking a Curator of Furniture to head up a two
year Furniture Heritage Project that will culminate in a major
exhibition. High Point, NC was once known as the Furniture Capital of
the World. The city still hosts the Home Furnishings Market twice a
year that showcases the newest trends in furniture to thousands of
attendees from home and abroad.
The High Point Museum acquired a collection of furniture manufacturing
equipment when Furniture Discovery Center closed in 2004. If awarded a
$150,000 grant from IMLS (TBA July 2007), it is the intention of the
museum to hire a full time Curator of Furniture to
v Research the NC furniture industry, especially those companies
and workers based in High Point and the immediately surrounding
communities, and artifacts and documents that illustrate this history
v Oversee the collecting of stories from people who have worked in
the industry in diverse areas such as manufacturing, management, design,
marketing, or retail sales. (Possibly using local College students)
v Identify representative examples of the furniture made in and
around High Point and North Carolina and make recommendations to the
Collections Committee.
v Identify documentary materials related to the industry
(catalogues and business records) that will aid in telling the story of
furniture manufacture in this state.
v Serve as the chief historian for an exhibition about this
cultural heritage to open April 2009. Work in collaboration with a
design team that includes staff and outside consultants and vendors to
create an exhibition based on research and collections developed under
the grant that will present the story of North Carolina furniture to the
public and will inspire additional collecting, preservation,
educational, and furniture heritage activities.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. or MA in history or museum studies, with research and exhibition
experience. Ability to work well with diverse community members is
essential. Excellent written and verbal communication skills: effective
budget and scheduling management experience. Self motivated, but able
to work as a team player. Background/familiarity with High Point or
furniture history in general would be preferred. Valid driver's license
with acceptable driving history.
Benefits: health and dental insurance, paid vacation, sick leave and
holidays; (retirement benefits eligible after one year).
This position is contingent on receiving notification of funding of the
IMLS Grant in mid-July, 2007. Position would start as soon as possible.
Interested candidates should submit a resume, a writing sample, and the
names of three references with cover letter to President, High Point
Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave., High Point, NC 27262.
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