Curator of Collections and Exhibitions

Requisition ID: 2025-8865

of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Logan

Category: Other

Position Type: Benefited Full-Time

Job Classification: Exempt

College: President

Department: Art Museum

Advertised Salary: Minimum $65,000; Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits.

Overview

Utah State University's Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art (NEHMA) seeks a visionary Curator of Collections and Exhibitions (Curator Lead) specializing in Modern and Contemporary art with an emphasis on art and artists of the western United States. This position requires a commitment to the study, interpretation, scholarship, and publication of NEHMA's collection along with object-based learning in an academic environment that is collaborative and integrates with disciplines across campus. The Curator will work under NEHMA's Executive Director and Chief Curator, the Director of Collection Management and Exhibition Planning, Curator and Head of Academic Initiatives, and Curator of Collections in a team-based environment to curate ambitious exhibition projects, undertake significant research, evaluate potential acquisitions, be a leader in the museum field, and advance Utah State's national reputation as a research institution committed to the study of art across all disciplines.

Responsibilities

50%

• Work with the Executive Director and Chief Curator along with other staff to develop a vision for the curatorial direction of the museum.

• Develop curatorial projects that expand upon areas of focus represented in the collection.

• Employ curatorial practices to garner interest from the broader community and throughout the western region.

• Conduct research on the museum's collection.

• Develop labels and didactics as well as other written materials for various audiences.

   

25%

• Engage donors of the museum on collection acquisitions and gifts as well as assist with special events for Donors that provide insight and support to exhibitions and collections.

• Work with Curator of Collections and collection acquisition committee on collections planning.

• Assist with exhibition-related grant-writing.

• Participate in dialogues and be involved in museum, academic art museum, and curatorial organizations.

• Foster and maintain good working relationships with patrons, academic community, collectors, University administration, museum colleagues and artists.

   

25%

• Work with the Curator and Head of Academic Initiatives to engage with the university campus to develop innovative curatorial concepts that engage students and faculty as an integral part of their education.

• Collaborate with the Director of Collection Management and Exhibition Planning for collection access and support; object research and records; loans; and exhibition installations.

• Work with the Curator and Head of Academic Initiatives to support needs for USU classes as well as Coordinator for K-12 and Community Programs audience needs.

• Conduct trainings, presentations, and tours to enrich knowledge and exhibition experience for University and community constituents.

   

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Master's degree in art... For full info follow application link.

   

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