Please
forward the following position announcement to your constituents via the most
appropriate vehicle, and please excuse cross-postings:
POSITION
ANNOUNCEMENT
Director of
Exhibitions and Artist Services for fast-paced, $2.5 million community art
education organization. This is a senior staff, department head position
in a team-oriented environment. Organizes or curates approximately 35
exhibitions per year of local, state, national and international contemporary
artists for three major and three smaller exhibition spaces and develops
associated educational programming; oversees large-scale projects for outdoor
sculpture garden; integrates gallery themes with goals of studio teaching
program; develops and implements educational programs for working artists;
implements artist component of annual fundraising art fair; responsible for
in-house resource library and small collection of artwork; supervises 2
departmental staff members plus volunteers and interns; develops and implements
departmental budget, goals and objectives; serves on appropriate community
advisory panels. Must be able to work collegially with adult students,
faculty and the general public. Salary commensurate with qualifications
and experience.
Minimum
qualifications: B.A. in Art History or B.F.A. in a visual art discipline;
five years' experience in a curatorial position in a museum or gallery;
excellent oral and written communication skills; Internet and email proficiency;
proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint software programs;
sensitivity to working artists of all levels and their needs; superior
organizational ability.
Preferred
qualifications: M.A./M.F.A. in Art or Art History; museum studies
coursework, certificate or degree; familiarity with operational details of
college and university art galleries; familiarity with operational details of
art fairs and/or festivals; hands-on exhibition installation experience; art
history or art appreciation teaching experience; grantwriting experience;
supervisory experience; familiarity with Raiser's Edge database or
similar.
To
apply: Send resume or c.v. with cover letter to David S. Thomas, Vice
President and Director of Programs, Indianapolis Art Center, 820 E. 67th St.,
Indianapolis, IN 46220 or via email [log in to unmask]
No phone calls, please. View full position description at http://www.indplsartcenter.org/DEAS.htm
and review organization information at http://www.indplsartcenter.org
The Indianapolis Art Center welcomes candidates who can contribute to the
growing cultural diversity of our communities. Deadline for
applications: October 1, 2004. Interviewing of qualified candidates
begins immediately.