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Curatorial Assistant,

Modern and Contemporary Art

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston seeks a Curatorial
Assistant to support the activities of the Department
of Modern and Contemporary Art.  This position carries
responsibilities chiefly in the areas of catalogue
research and exhibition preparation. Specific duties
for a major catalogue project include documenting
works in the collection; contacting artists and
gathering primary materials; maintaining collection
files; writing, editing, and proofing texts.
Additionally, special exhibition and collection
projects require administrative coordination, didactic
writing, label production, and occasional lecturing.
A curatorial assistant in this department is also
expected to maintain contacts within the active
Houston arts community.  Requirements include an MA in
Art History or equivalent; a general historical
background in European and American art and
photography; and foreign language skills, preferably
French.  Strong organization, computer, and
communication skills necessary. One-year museum
experience in curatorial or research desirable.

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston is the nation's
fifth-largest art museum exhibition space.  Housing
more than 40,000 works in all media and offering an
active schedule of international exhibitions and
award-winning programs, the MFAH ranks among the
premier arts destinations in the United States.  The
MFAH is a multifaceted institution consisting of two
museum buildings, two art schools, two decorative arts
centers, and an outdoor sculpture garden.  The MFAH
also offers an excellent benefits package.  To apply,
send résumé to Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Attn:
Human Resources, P.O. Box 6826, Houston, Texas
77265-6826, or fax (713) 639-7597.  EOE






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