THE NATIONAL ACADEMY, New York, NY
ASSOCIATE CURATOR FOR CONTEMPORARY ART & ARCHITECTURE
The National Academy is a lively community of artists, architects,
educators, students, museum-goers, and those dedicated to the arts in
America. The National Academy Museum's permanent collection of over 7,000
works captures the variety and vitality of American art since the early 19th
century due to the vision of the Academicians who present their work upon
induction to the Academy. The Academy School offers studio-based study in an
intimate environment under the mentorship of working faculty artists.
The National Academy seeks an Associate Curator for Contemporary Art and
Architecture to be part of a dynamic and highly-focused curatorial team,
producing at least five exhibitions and 25 programs annually.
Responsibilities include creating exhibitions, producing catalogues and wall
text, and overseeing installations, as well as developing and implementing
public programs on contemporary art and architecture. In addition, the
Associate Curator is the programmatic point person and contact for the
Academicians and facilitates their participation in the life of the Academy
by developing a comprehensive knowledge of their work and accomplishments,
and including them in lectures, panel discussions and workshops. Working
with the Curator of 19th and early 20th Century Art, the Associate Curator
oversees the docent program and serves as Project Manager for the Academy's
Annual Induction Ceremony. This position works closely with the Registrar
and Chief Conservator on all exhibitions, loans and care of the collection.
In concert with the curatorial team, the Associate Curator will prepare,
track and adhere to departmental budgets.
We strongly seek candidates who bring an expertise in utilizing a
collaborative and integrative approach to exhibitions and program planning.
The ideal candidate will have at least 3-5 years' experience as an assistant
or associate curator with a track record of developing and producing
contemporary art and architecture exhibitions and attendant public programs.
MA required; PhD preferred. Ability to foster relationships with artists,
architects and donors is essential as is a positive, proactive and collegial
work ethic. Excellent written and oral communication and time management
skills are required. Proficiency in MS programs and The Museum System (TMS)
is necessary. Competitive salary and excellent benefits.
Please send detailed cover letter, resume, exhibition history and contact
information for at least three references to: [log in to unmask]; Geri
Thomas, President, Thomas & Associates, Inc. www.artstaffing.com
Thomas & Associates, Inc.
6 East 39th Street
New York, NY 10016
P. 212.779.7059
F. 212.779.7096
www.artstaffing.com
About Thomas & Associates, Inc. / artstaffing.com
With offices in New York City and Chicago, Thomas & Associates, Inc.
is an innovative firm that offers staffing, consulting, and professional
development workshops for museums, galleries and arts and culture
businesses nationwide and internationally. The company has recently
launched its career services division to address the needs of arts and
culture professionals everywhere.
For employment opportunities and to subscribe to the quarterly
newsletter, Art Career News, visit www.artstaffing.com.
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