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Forwarding this job posting for Manager of Exhibitions and Collections. Please forward all inquiries to the HR department, listed at the bottom of the posting. Thank you and have a wonderful day.

Christine End

Collections Program Specialist

John Michael Kohler Arts Center

Manager of Exhibitions and Collections, John Michael Kohler Arts Center

The John Michael Kohler Arts Center, a dynamic 100,000 sq. ft. visual and performing arts complex, located in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, seeks an experienced art museum professional for the dual role of managing the Exhibitions/Collections Department and functioning as a curator in the development and execution of original thematic and solo exhibitions. Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan just one hour north of downtown Milwaukee and two and a half hours from Chicago, Sheboygan has been named one of the most livable cities in the U.S. by national magazines.

The Manager of Exhibitions/Collections supervises 10 full-time employees including two registrars, three preparators, and three curators in the development, production, and implementation of 10 to 16 on-site exhibitions annually as well as travelling exhibitions. All exhibitions are developed in-house by the Arts Center’s staff curators. The collection is comprised of diverse objects encompassing unconventional work of vernacular environment builders, contemporary art, traditional arts, and craft. Significant curatorial experience in contemporary arts or other subject matter in the Arts Center’s collection is required. A working knowledge of registrarial and prepatorial responsibilities, collections management practices, including collection’s database management is essential.

Working closely with the director and in collaboration with other curators, the Manager of Exhibitions/Collections is responsible for research, conceptual development, and implementation of all exhibitions, with an emphasis on advance planning and scheduling of the calendar for in-house and travelling exhibitions. The ability to produce critical writing for catalogues and other interpretive materials for a wider audience is also required.

The Manager of Exhibitions/Collections develops and manages the departmental operating and capital budgets, develops and administers exhibition timelines, oversees contractual obligations, acts as the departmental liaison to other departments, establishes and monitors departmental and staff goals, and represents the department in leadership meetings. S/he is also responsible for identifying potential funders for exhibition projects and working collaboratively with the development department in the development of proposals.

Must have excellent organizational and social skills, be an effective communicator to internal and external constituencies, have significant experience supervising and/or collaborating with other staff, artists, lenders, and volunteers, and have the ability to work with the Art Center’s development department on funding opportunities for exhibitions. Experience in developing and managing traveling exhibitions desired.

The preferred candidate will have a Master’s Degree in Art History or other related field plus a minimum of 10 years museum experience demonstrating administrative, management, and supervisory skills with the proven ability to lead a cohesive team and meet or exceed goals. S/he should be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite products and with collection’s database systems. This position reports to the director. Equal Opportunity Employer

Send vitae and list of curatorial record, list of three references, examples of critical writings on contemporary American art or related topics, and other printed material or visual record of work to: Email [log in to unmask] or mail to:

Manager-Human Resources

John Michael Kohler Arts Center

608 New York Avenue

Sheboygan, WI 53081