Month: March 2022

CFP: Digital Art History article in Nineteenth-Century Art Worldwide

CALL FOR PROPOSALS:
Terra-sponsored Digital Art History Article in Nineteenth-Century Art Worldwide
Deadline: April 15, 2022

Nineteenth-Century Art Worldwide (NCAW) is pleased to announce the continuation of our series American Art History Digitally supported by a grant from the Terra Foundation for American Art. The editors of NCAW are now accepting proposals for the final digital art history article in the series to be published in spring 2023. To be considered, projects have to focus on art and visual culture of the Americas in the long nineteenth century, from the United States War of Independence to World War I, and must expand on existing histories of art by addressing understudied topics or historically marginalized constituencies while adopting research methods that are inclusive and equitable.

Proposals also should take full advantage of the potential of digital publishing by using digital technologies in the article’s research or publication phase, or both. Strong proposals will demonstrate how the production of digital tool(s) and/or components will lead to a scholarly argument’s key insights (either the tool/component enhanced the depth of insight or made it possible) and/or will illustrate aspects of that argument in dynamic/interactive ways. NCAW encourages authors to use open source software when possible.

While by no means limited to the following, proposals might explore:
• High resolution imaging or dynamic image presentation (e.g., panoramas, zoom images, visual essays, x-ray or infrared reflectography, moving images, 3D images of art objects, annotated musical scores, annotated digital facsimiles)
• “Big data” mining and analysis (e.g., social network analysis or text mining using analytics programs like Gephi, Network Workbench)
• Mapping and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (e.g., depictions of sites, locations of objects, paths of travel, using online mapping tools like MapBox, Timemapper, Neatline)

NCAW is a pioneer in publishing digital art history. For examples of already-completed projects, see the Digital Art History and Digital Humanities page. Authors are not expected to have extensive technical expertise themselves but should be able to articulate how digital research methods and NCAW’s digital publication format connect with their research questions. Upon acceptance of a proposal authors will identify, in discussion with NCAW editors, the digital tools/software to be used. NCAW editors will assist with the development of a timeline and with guidelines for workflow, but authors will be responsible for managing their projects.

To propose a digital art history project, please submit:
A. Abstract (500 words maximum) as a Microsoft Word document detailing the scholarly content of the article, including how information gleaned from the proposed digital tool will impact the article’s interpretive claims
B. Abstract (500 words maximum) as a Microsoft Word document outlining the appearance/format of the digital tool(s) and explaining how the author plans to present the article and tool within the NCAW framework (technologies used, layout, etc.). Also provide link(s) from existing digital project(s) that resemble your proposed project functionally, aesthetically, or in the technologies used, followed by several sentences describing which elements of that project will differ from/emulate your proposed digital tool
C. Budget (1 page maximum)
D. CV
If interested contributors have an idea for a digital art history project but would like to discuss it with the editors first, we would be happy to talk with you about your ideas in advance of the deadline. Please contact Carey Gibbons, Digital Art History Editor, at dah_editor@19thc-artworldwide.org.

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Curator-at-Large, Phillips Collection (Washington, DC)

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Curator-at-Large

Active – Regular full-timeProfessionalCuratorial, Washington, DC, US

Requisition ID: 1160APPLY

Salary Range:$80,000.00 To 85,000.00 Annually

OVERVIEW: 

The Curator-at-Large will bring bold, imaginative thinking to The Phillips Collection, encompassing different global perspectives and engaging with a multiplicity of narratives that transcend Western European modernism. The curator’s work will position the museum vis-à-vis current regional and global contexts, by proposing new acquisitions, and initiating exhibitions and programs with particular emphasis on African American art, the arts of Africa, the African-Diaspora, the Americas and/or Asia. In addition, the Curator at Large will provide thought leadership and an energizing vision for curatorial programs and initiatives that enhance the Philips’s value principles of equity, empathy, and resilience, exploring the interface of artistic practice and social justice, art and wellness, and artistic reckoning with the urgency of climate destruction.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • As a member of the museum’s senior leadership team, the curator will work collaboratively with the museum director, the chief curator and deputy director for academic affairs, the director of learning and education strategy, the director of community engagement, and the Chief Diversity Officer 
  • Guided by the two key components of the job position the curator-a-t-large will introduce exhibitions, related programs and initiatives, thereby impacting the intellectual and artistic fabric of the institution. 
  • Work with the director, chief curator, and curatorial department, in identifying possible acquisitions for the collection.
  • Work with the director of community engagement on strategies to engage the broader DC community with the museum’s collection and exhibitions
  • Work with the Cross-Departmental Director for Contemporary Art Innovation & Partnerships to shape inclusive relationships in the local artist communities, but also introducing leading innovative voices from diverse and global perspectives. 
  • Direct the Phillips annual Artists of Conscience Forum as a platform to explore the intersection of artistic practice and urgent societal issues, working in collaboration cross departmentally.  
  • Participate in selecting and shaping Conversations with Artists, Creative Voices, Book Prize and Postdoctoral Fellowships, as well as shaping new programs and finding new partnerships. 
  • In collaboration with the Chief Diversity Officer, explore the opportunities for learning and growth around issues of social justice within the Phillips community.
  • Produce original research (catalogues, essays, articles, blogs, podcasts), and participate in conferences and workshops related to art, humanities, and intersectional scholarship.            
  • Perform additional management and administrative tasks as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • MA, PhD degree in Art History or Humanities or other related training area
  • 5 years plus of curatorial practice, preferably in a museum or other cultural institution. 
  • Knowledge of modern and contemporary art and art practices, with an emphasis global modernism and the history of African American art, the arts of Africa, the African-Diaspora, the Americas and/or Asia.
  • Enthusiasm for new forms of engagement in curatorial practice
  • Ability to adopt nimbly through complex situation; to listen and consult colleagues and build team spirit; to recognize and reward the contribution of others; and to communicate openly, decisively and proactively
  • Excellent writing, research, speaking, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills

The Phillips Collection is an equal opportunity employer and administers all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, veteran status, personal appearance, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

See: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=f8ae008f-99ab-4241-be9d-f3450d619f5a&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US&selectedMenuKey=CareerCenter

Internship Opportunities at the Phillips Collection (Washington, DC)

*Community Engagement Intern

*Curatorial Intern

*DEAI Intern

*Education Intern

*Archives Intern

*Preparator and Installations Intern

*Human Resources Intern

*Marketing and Communications Intern

Go to: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=f8ae008f-99ab-4241-be9d-f3450d619f5a&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US&selectedMenuKey=CareerCenter

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

JOB: Asst Prof, Art History @ Temple University

Temple University’s Tyler School of Art and Architecture invites applications for a full-time non-tenure track Assistant Professor of Instruction in Art History. We seek a candidate who is committed to innovative undergraduate pedagogy and decolonial approaches. 

Assistant Professor of Instruction 
Department of Art History 
Position Begins Academic year 2022-2023 
Full-time non-tenure track; One-year appointment with possibility of renewal 

https://tyler.temple.edu/open-position-assistant-professor-instruction-art-history

JOB: Assoc Prof or Prof of Practice in Art History/Arts Management @ Temple Univ

Associate Professor or Professor of Practice in Art History/Arts Management
Department of Art History
Position Begins Academic Year 2022-2023
Full-time non-tenure-track; three-year term with the possibility of renewal

Qualifications: Terminal degree in Art History (PhD); Studio Art (MFA); or Arts Management/Arts Administration (MA or MS) at time of hire and minimum of seven years of successful work experience in arts management, including senior position(s) in a program or organization of national stature. Demonstrated excellence in university-level teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level; expected to advise students in the program and School. Demonstrated success in key aspects of arts management, including leadership, planning, program development, artist relations, fiscal management, fundraising, and board development. A demonstrated commitment to service, inclusivity with respect to race, class, gender, ethnicity, and disabilities through professional experience, pedagogy, governance experience, and/or studio practice. Knowledge of the interactions between various art worlds, including the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors. Imagination and ability to identify emerging needs and opportunities in arts management education.

Background: The Arts Management Track within the Art History MA degree program focuses on cultural equity and aligning managerial practices with mission, values and service, and cultivating innovative leaders. Students learn the practices and skills that comprise management in the arts and explore how those skills can be activated to forge new practices and platforms for creation, participation, and discourse. Based in the Art History Department and drawing on resources available at Temple’s Fox School of Business, College of Education and Human Development and other schools and colleges, the curriculum is informed by a commitment to expanding perspectives and modes of inquiry around art and society, and by creative practice fields at across Tyler.

Responsibilities: Direct graduate track in Arts Management (AM) within Art History master’s degree program (MA). Update and refine AM curriculum and cultivate relevant interdisciplinary opportunities across the University. Teach graduate courses and occasional undergraduate courses. Recruit, hire, supervise, and mentor adjunct faculty members in the AM track. Recruit graduate students. Develop and coordinate internship and experiential learning opportunities for students.

The Candidate: will also advance research in the field of Arts Management through active scholarship, creative work, and leadership; work cross-disciplinarily; be socially engaged with a solid understanding of urban education and how art education fits in that discourse with a related research agenda.

The department is committed to increasing diversity in both its community and its curriculum.
Candidates who can contribute to this goal are strongly encouraged to apply.

Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Tyler School of Art and Architecture at Temple University is an AA/EOE institution committed to increasing and sustaining its diverse academic community. In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the university actively encourages applications from members of all groups underrepresented in higher education.

Applications should include:
• Letter of application
• Signed and dated curriculum vitae
• Documentation of recent student work and/or two sample course syllabi
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Evidence of your work in the field
• Names of three references with e-mail and telephone contact information.

Finalists should be prepared to submit course evaluations for courses taught, official degree transcripts and three signed letters of recommendation on letterhead. No letters are required in the initial application.

Review of applications begins on April 18, 2022. The position remains open until filled. To apply, please visit temple.slideroom.com to set up an account and upload your application materials. If you need assistance during the upload, email support@slideroom.com.

COVID-19 vaccinations are required for employment at Temple University, unless granted a religious or medical exemption (see http://www.temple.edu/coronavirus).

All inquiries should be directed to Dr. Jane DeRose Evans, Chair and Professor, Art History, jane.evans@temple.edu