Dear Colleagues: We are currently interviewing candidates for the position of Museum Director and Chief Curator of The Naples Museum of Art in Naples, Florida. Recommendations of qualified candidates are welcome. For further information, please contact Geri Thomas, President, Thomas & Associates, Inc., at 212.779.7059. Museum Director and Chief Curator – The Naples Museum of Art, Naples, Florida The Naples Museum of Art, founded in 2000 and located on the Gulf of Mexico in Southwest Florida, is the region’s most comprehensive fine arts museum dedicated to displaying world-class painting, sculpture, drawing and other art forms in a variety of media, styles and periods. Exhibitions, extensive educational programming, lectures, tours and other events enhance the visitor experience for people of all ages and backgrounds. A department of the Philharmonic Center for the Arts, the Museum is located in a 30,000 sq. ft. three-story building that contains 15 galleries, a domed conservatory, resource room, museum store and a café. The growing collection of more than 2,000 works of art includes strengths in American Modernism by such artists as Marsden Hartley, Arthur Dove, Helen Torr, Jackson Pollock and Alexander Calder. In addition, the Museum’s Mexican Modern Masters collection is rich in works representing the most important movements and artists of 20th-century Mexico including Diego Rivera, Rufino Tamayo, David Alfaro Siqueiros and Rosa Rolanda. The Director and Chief Curator is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Museum under the direction of the Chairman and CEO and advisement of the Museum Executive Committee. The position supervises the Exhibitions Designer, Education Coordinator, Registrar, Curators, Preparators, Art Handlers, Administrative Assistant and Store Manager. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: · General management of day-to-day activities of the museum; developing and implementing museum policies and procedures, determining goals, responsibilities, and delegation of duties within Museum department 1 Develop plans and directions for all permanent collections including protection, preservation and establishment of conservation plans for collection objects 2 Strategically plan for future collecting; overseeing acquisitions and deaccessions on a timely basis 3 Recommending and planning of each season’s exhibition schedule at least one year in advance 4 Organizing and supervising of all curatorial aspects of exhibitions including developing and overseeing at least one original exhibition per year 5 Developing a catalogue of the permanent collection 6 Developing and overseeing a written plan and timeline to seek accreditation with the American Association of Museums 7 Overseeing all educational programming for the museum including preparation of materials and arrangement for speakers 8 Projecting and maintaining annual budget for museum department 9 Hiring and terminating of museum staff in accordance with the museum’s guidelines and procedures 10 Working with CEO in the development of museum marketing materials 11 Meeting with the museum advisory committee on a regular basis 12 Serving as the Liaison with Friends of Art 13 Working with CEO and Director of Development to establish fundraising initiatives 14 Attending professional conferences and events as a representative of the museum 15 Effectively working with all PCA staff under the established PCA policies and procedures. Qualifications for the position include: · Advanced degree in Art History or Museum Studies 1 Ten to fifteen years experience in a Director position within a museum with a permanent collection and a focus on modern and contemporary art 2 Ten years of progressively responsible curatorial experience within modern and contemporary art 3 Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with best practices and ethics for all collections activities 4 Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with environmental monitoring and conservation/preservation protocols for collections care 5 Experience working with exhibition teams, including curators, registrars, installers and shippers 6 Experience with cultivation of long-term relationships with and recognition of donors 7 Excellent management skills 8 Knowledge of general fiscal practices and budgeting 9 Excellent verbal and written communication skills 10 Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other management staff, employees, and the general public 11 Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form. The salary is highly competitive with an excellent benefits package. To apply for this position, interested candidates are invited to submit a resume, references, and a cover letter describing their qualifications, experience and interest in the position to [log in to unmask], Geri Thomas, President, Thomas & Associates, Inc., New York and Chicago, 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. 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