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FEL: Alfred Appel Jr Curatorial Fellowship @ Delaware Museum of Art

The Delaware Art Museum is pleased to offer an annual Curatorial Fellowship. This two-month Fellowship is intended for graduate students working towards a Museum career. This Fellowship honors Alfred Appel, Jr., a leading scholar of American Studies and a collector of modern prints and photographs.

The focus of the Fellowship changes each year based on institutional need. The Fellowship requires two months of full-time work, or the equivalent in part-time hours. The timing of the Fellowship is flexible and can be carried out full-time or part-time, based on applicant and institutional commitments, and must be served between April 2015 and February 2016.

In 2015–2016 the Appel Curatorial Fellow will research and plan an exhibition drawn from the University Museums’ African American art collection at the University of Delaware, inclusive of the Paul R. Jones Collection. Jones was a major collector of 20th-century art who amassed a premiere collection of African American art. His donation of works—diverse in media, subject, style, and technique—to the University of Delaware serves as the foundation for a growing collection of African American art. The collection includes works by such noted artists as Charles White, Herman “Kofi” Bailey, David Driskell, Elizabeth Catlett, Earl Hooks, Leo Twiggs, Stanley White, Jacob Lawrence, Romare Bearden, P.H. Polk and Selma Burke. The Fellow will plan a focused exhibition from this remarkable collection.

The Appel Curatorial Fellow will work closely with Heather Campbell Coyle, Curator of American Art, to plan an exhibition scheduled for the summer of 2016.

The focus of the 2016–2017 Fellowship will be announced in the fall of 2015.

Receiving the Fellowship:
A stipend of $3,500 is available for the Fellowship. The Fellowship is intended for those who are currently enrolled in an art history graduate program and are planning a museum career. While the project may require off-site research, the fellow is expected to work on site regularly during the period of the Fellowship.

Important Dates:
The deadline to apply for the 2015 Fellowship is March 1, 2015. Notification of the successful applicant will be announced by April 1, 2015. The chosen candidate will then be asked to provide a date for assuming the Fellowship by May 1, 2015. The Fellowship must be carried out between April 30, 2015 and February 10, 2016.

To Apply:
Applications for the 2015 Appel Fellowship, including a cover letter, resume, and two letters of recommendation as an MS Word or PDF attachment may be emailed to Heather Campbell Coyle, Curator of American Art at hcoyle@delart.org

JOB: Curator of African-American Art @ Georgia Museum of Art

THE THOMPSON CURATOR OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN ART

The Larry D. and Brenda A. Thompson Curator [the “Thompson Curator”] at the Georgia Museum of Art on the campus of the University of Georgia will oversee a growing collection of objects and archives by artists of the African diaspora, with an emphasis on art by African Americans, as well as managing a smaller collection of African objects. The Thompson Curator will report to the director of the museum. He or she will work collaboratively with other curators where areas of interest overlap, particularly with the curators of American art and decorative arts, as well as with the Pierre Daura Curator of European Art, the curator of education, the director of communications, registrars, preparators and with outside curators and other scholars, to further the study, care, interpretation, presentation and publication of objects in the collection.

Qualifications: The position requires substantial, proven knowledge of art by African Americans, art of the larger African diaspora and African art and material culture, in addition to curatorial experience (preferably three to five years in a museum setting), connoisseurship and knowledge of issues regarding conservation. A doctorate in the history of art, African studies, African-American studies, or a closely related field is required; publications and a demonstrated interest in academics are expected.

Primary duties: The Thompson Curator will have day-to-day and long-term responsibilities regarding organizing exhibitions, conducting research, budgeting, writing for publications, recommending and soliciting acquisitions and identifying and performing as in-house curator for exhibitions on loan from other institutions. The Thompson Curator will work with the curator of education to make exhibitions more accessible to the general public, with docents in training for tours and with the faculty, staff and students of the university.

Donor relations will be an important aspect of the curator’s job, and she or he will be expected to assist the director in identifying and cultivating prospects for future gifts of works of art to the museum’s permanent collection, as well as working with the museum’s Board of Advisors. A wide range of professional activities is expected, including lecturing, teaching, participation in scholarly symposia, contributing to scholarly publications, serving on museum committees and actively participating in professional organizations and committees.

The museum: The Georgia Museum of Art shares the mission of the University of Georgia to support and promote teaching, research and service. Specifically, the museum exists to collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret significant works of art. Opened in 1948, the Georgia Museum of Art is accredited by AAM and is a member of AAMD. It is both a university museum and the official state museum of art. The museum offers programming for patrons of all ages, from children to senior citizens, as well as free admission to the public for all exhibitions. It carries out an ambitious exhibition and acquisition program, organizing its own exhibitions in-house, creating traveling exhibitions for other museums and galleries and playing host to traveling exhibitions from around the country and the world. The museum hosts approximately 80,000 visitors a year. Visit http://www.georgiamuseum.org for more details.

The university: The museum is located on the campus of the University of Georgia, a land- and sea-grant state university with a total enrollment of around 35,000 students and a workforce of nearly 10,000 employees. Eighteen different schools and colleges are within the university, and its libraries are ranked among the nation’s best in research. U.S. News & World Report’s 2013 “Best Colleges” edition has UGA ranked 21 among public universities. Its NCAA Division I sports teams have won 38 national championships, including 26 since 1999.

The town: Athens, Georgia, is located 70 miles northeast of Atlanta, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, approximately 300 miles from the coast. With a population of more than 100,000, Athens serves the region as an educational, medical, business, industrial and retail center. The city benefits from strong historic preservationist activity and nurtures artists, writers, musicians and poets. Cultural, sporting and outdoor opportunities abound, for both adults and children. The public school system is recognized statewide for excellence, and there are several outstanding independent and parochial schools in the area. Both the city and the university have a public transit system. Urban, suburban and rural housing is available either for purchase or rent. For more information about Athens, please visit the Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau website at http://www.visitathensga.com.

Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Please send a letter of application, a curriculum vitae and a sample of scholarly writing to:

Lisa Conley, Business Manager

Georgia Museum of Art

90 Carlton Street

Athens, Georgia 30602-6719

Materials may be sent via email to laconley@uga.edu. No faxes accepted. Preliminary interviews will take place during the College Art Association annual conference in New York, February 11-14, 2015. Anticipated start date is July 1, 2015 or as negotiated.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

FEL: Andrew W. Mellon Curatorial Fellow @ Museum of Art, RISD

Be a part of the Museum of Art at the Rhode Island School of Design. The Museum acquires, preserves, exhibits, and interprets works of art and design representing diverse cultures from ancient times to the present. Distinguished by its relationship to Rhode Island School of Design, the Museum educates and inspires artists, designers, students, scholars, and the general public through exhibitions, programs, and publications.

As an employer, RISD offers a supportive, collegial and inclusive work environment and a competitive benefits package.

The Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design is pleased to announce a fellowship funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation for an outstanding junior scholar who wishes to pursue a curatorial career. The Mellon Fellow will be fully integrated into the Museum’s Department of Prints, Drawings, and Photographs. The Fellow will have access to the museum collections and research libraries in the region and will enjoy all the professional privileges of the museum’s staff. The Fellow will be expected to participate in strengthening the Museum’s engagement with the academic curricula at Brown University and RISD.

Core Activities
Become familiar with the collection’s 24,000 works on paper and undertake research in area of expertise. Supervise the Museum’s active study room for prints, drawings, and photographs. Assist with departmental exhibitions, catalogue new acquisitions, give regular presentations to classes and gallery talks, answer queries about the collection, and interact with scholars, students and the public on matters concerning the collection. Work with the two department curators to help develop collaboration with faculty at RISD and Brown University to encourage greater use of the collection in classes and individual study. In collaboration with a faculty member from Brown and/or RISD, propose an exhibition to be presented in the third year. Travel with the department’s curators to explore potential acquisitions, and to attend scholarly conferences and relevant exhibitions. Assist with management of day to day departmental activities as assigned.

Eligibility
Ph.D. (or ABD) or equivalent in Art History or closely related field, with demonstrated interest in and knowledge of the history of the graphic arts. Strong communication skills and museum or teaching experience are essential. Knowledge of a European language is highly desirable.

Terms
The Andrew W. Mellon Curatorial Fellow is a three-year fellowship. The Fellow receives an annual salary plus benefits and travel and research funds. The appointment will begin in January 2015.

Application and Deadline
For more information about RISD and to apply online, please visit http://www.risd.edu/jobs. Review of applications begins immediately, and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates who submit their materials by September 1, 2014 will be assured full consideration. A complete application will consist of:

  • A letter of interest
  • A curriculum vitae
  • A statement describing the applicant’s area of research and potential relationship to the museum’s collections
  • A copy of a published paper or a writing sample
  • Three letters of recommendation, including the names and contact information for references

For more information about RISD and to APPLY ONLINE, please visit our website at http://www.risd.edu/jobs. RISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

JOB: Curator of Latin American Art @ Blanton Museum of Art (UT Austin)

Curator of Latin American Art – Blanton Museum of Art (UT Austin)

Required Application Materials

A Resume is required in order to apply
A Letter of Interest is required in order to apply.
A List of 3 References is required in order to apply.

Additional Information

Purpose

The curator is responsible for overseeing the Blanton Museum of Art’s collection of Latin American art, which is considered to be among the foremost public collections of modern and contemporary Latin American art in the U.S.

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JOB: Visiting Associate Professor or Visiting Professor @ Case Western Reserve University and The Cleveland Institute of Art

ENDOWED JOINT VISITING PROFESSORSHIP IN ART AT

CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY/THE CLEVELAND INSTITUTE OF ART

http://www.case.edu/

Case Western Reserve University and The Cleveland Institute of Art are pleased to announce a joint recruitment effort to fill the Champney Family Professorship in Art at the level of Visiting Associate Professor or Visiting Professor. This is a one-year position with the possibility of renewal for up to two additional years.

Neighbors located in University Circle, a square-mile park comprised of world-class cultural, educational, and medical institutions, CWRU and CIA are seeking a dynamic visual artist of national/international reputation able to make a substantial contribution to the studio and art history programs at both institutions and to build new connections between them.  We envision this as a unique opportunity to demonstrate leadership in the visual arts. Specialties might include, but are not limited to, digital media, film, installation art, painting, sculpture, and video. Applicants, who may hold the MFA and/or MA/PhD, will be judged according to the following criteria:

1)   A strong commitment to working with students at the college/university level.

2)   A distinguished record of creativity as an artist.

3)   Knowledge in a related field of art history, especially recent theories and practices of art.  Preference given to candidates with recognized scholarly activity as an art historian, critic, and/or curator. Interest in non-Western, interdisciplinary, and cross-cultural art forms, as well as global issues is welcome.

4)   The ability to teach introductory and advanced studio courses to art students in a four-year professional program, as well as a range of courses to university undergraduates and to graduate students enrolled in Art History. CWRU’s MA and PhD programs in Art History are designed to train curators, scholars, and museum professionals and are offered in cooperation with the Cleveland Museum of Art.

5)   Professional commitment to fostering collegial learning environments and creative collaborations between and within the CWRU and CIA communities.

6)   Candidates must be in full-time residence for the duration of the appointment.

7)   Candidates at the visiting associate level will demonstrate broad professional recognition; candidates for appointment to visiting professor will require a significant artistic professional presence on the national or international level. Rank commensurate with experience.

Applications should include a letter of interest detailing qualifications and proposed contributions to each institution, CV/resume, and the names and contact information (email addresses and telephone numbers) of three references. Candidates must also provide a portfolio of works created since 2005. The maximum file size of the complete application cannot exceed 12 mb. Alternatively, candidates may provide a direct URL link to the requested visual material, but the letter of application and CV/resume must be sent electronically.

For full consideration, send the completed application with the subject line “Champney Search” by January 11, 2013 to Associate Dean Molly W. Berger at molly.berger@case.edu.

In employment, as in education, Case Western Reserve University is committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity.  Women, veterans, members of underrepresented minority groups, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Case Western Reserve University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunity at 216-368-8877 to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.

JOB: Curator of African Art @ Hood Museum of Art

The Hood Museum of Art at Dartmouth College seeks a Curator of African Art. The curator is responsible for the documentation, research, preservation, and growth of the historic and contemporary African art collection as well as oversight of the museum’s activity in other areas, such as Oceanic art. The curator is responsible for permanent collection and loan exhibitions related to their expertise and collection area.

Responsibilities include: advising the museum director on matters concerning the collections including documentation, care and disposition; researching and proposing new acquisitions to the museum’s director and acquisition committee; and proposing ideas for original exhibitions that place the collection in cultural and historical context. In addition, the curator organizes all aspects of scheduled exhibitions in their area, manages and implements exhibitions borrowed from other institutions, and collaborates with education and academic programming staff to develop and implement a wide range of interpretive programs based on the collection and exhibitions. The curator engages with Dartmouth faculty and students, providing expertise on museum objects for use by departments for teaching.

Job Requirements
The curator will hold either a Ph.D. in Art History or Anthropology with an emphasis on African art and culture; knowledge and understanding of curatorial practices; museum experience working with collections preferred.

Contact:
If you have questions about the position or its requirements, please contact Juliette Bianco, Assistant Director, Hood Museum of Art at 603-646-3646 or juliette.bianco@dartmouth.edu.

To apply, attach a letter of application, curriculum vitae to the on-line application at
http://jobs.dartmouth.edu/search for position #0013400.
Dartmouth College is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Posting Date:    11/08/2012
Closing Date    04/01/2013

JOB: Carruthers Internship @ Birmingham Museum of Art, Spring 2013

Carruthers Internship – Spring Semester 2013

Education: Graduate student

Area of Study: Art History, Visual Culture, History, African American Studies, or American Studies

Purpose: To support exhibition projects related to the 50th anniversary of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing.

Responsibilities:
·        Assist with artist research which includes but not limited to exhibition history, biographical information, and bibliographical history.
·        Write artist biographies and descriptions of art for museum publications.
·        Create artist files for artists involved with commemorative projects.
·        Help coordinate performance projects.
·        Manage communication between the curatorial department and artists and exhibition lenders.
·        Other duties as assigned.

The Carruthers Intern will have the opportunity to contribute to the Museum’s public and support group programs.

Examples include:
·        ArtBreaks
·        Lunch & Learn
·        Gallery Talks

Special Skills
·        Strong interest in African American art and history
·        Good verbal and written communication skills
·        Strong visual analysis skills
·        Extensive experience with library, archival, and web-based research

Time period: January 14 – May 3, 2013
Hours per week: 15-20 hours
The Carruthers Intern will receive a $3,000 stipend.

Additional application material: 10-15 pp writing sample from a research or seminar paper

Deadline is November 1, 2012. Please check out
https://artsbma.org/about/internships/item/642-carruthers-internship-curatorial

For more information, contact Anne Forschler-Tarrasch at aforschler@artsbma.org

JOB: Course Proposals Sought for 2012 Fall MoMA Courses

Course Proposals Sought for 2011 Fall MoMA Courses

Deadline: Thursday, June 30, 2011

Dear Colleagues:

The Department of Education is seeking new instructors and course proposals for five and eight-week fall MoMA Courses.  We also invite previous applicants to re-submit or update existing course proposals.  Please feel free to pass along the call-for-proposals to any colleagues outside the Museum who may be interested.

The fall term begins the third week of September and continues through early December. Each class meets once per week on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. – 12:50 p.m., or in the evenings from 6:00 – 7:50 p.m. or 8:10 – 10:00 p.m.  The times may change slightly based on classroom availability and other conflicts. Enrollment is limited to twenty students per class (twelve for studio classes) and classes meet in the Museum’s classrooms, as well as in the galleries when they are available.  A class may be cancelled if it does not meet enrollment requirements (a minimum of twelve students).  The stipend for course instructors is $2,400 for an eight-week course and $1,500 for a five-week course. Prior teaching experience is required.

Survey courses, such as Modern Art 1880 – 1945 or Modern and Contemporary Art 1945 to Today, have consistently attracted an enthusiastic audience, as have more focused topics, such as contemporary art of the past decade. Proposals for studio courses and classes on current exhibitions, key artistic movements or artists, and contemporary art are also encouraged.

Consideration should be given to installations and exhibitions on view at MoMA during the course term in order to teach directly from these works.  Holding class in the galleries is a highlight for the students and you are encouraged to incorporate teaching in the galleries.

The courses for the current summer term are posted on www.moma.org/courses.

For those interested in teaching a course at MoMA, please include the following in your proposal:

  • Name (Department, if MoMA employee)
  • Descriptive title for the class
  • A brief description of the class (no more than 150 words) for the online listing.  If you mention artists, please include both first and last names.
  • An outline of the subject, time period, and major works and artists to be covered (no more than a page)
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Two or three sentence bio
  • One letter of reference that addresses teaching experience if you have not taught a MoMA Course. Prior teaching experience is required.
  • Incomplete proposals will not be considered
  • Proposals will only be accepted via e-mail to amy_horschak@moma.org

The deadline for course proposals is Thursday, June 30.  Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

Thank you,

Amy Horschak

JOB: Curator for African Art @ Baltimore Museum of Art

Curator for African Art
OVERVIEW
The BMA is seeking a dynamic and innovative Curator and Department Head for African Art to join an 11-member curatorial team in an institution with both an impressive collection of African objects and a strong record of scholarship and major African art exhibitions. Directing the Department for Arts of Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific Islands, the curator will oversee the BMA’s extensive collection of over 2,000 African objects including textiles. The curator reports to the Deputy Director of Curatorial Affairs. The Department is supported by a Curatorial Assistant, a part-time Associate Curator for the Arts of Asia, plus work study students, and interns. The Museum supports the engagement of consulting scholars to offer Museum staff expertise in overseeing all the collections that make up this department.

The curator’s first assignment represents a major opportunity, the formulation of plans for a new installation of the African collection, part of a current project for reinstallation of several major collections. This project is collaborative including colleagues in education as well as exhibition design and installation. The objective is to develop new approaches for display and interpretation based on the commitment of delivering memorable and inspiring experiences with works of art to a broad and diverse public.

S/he will work with a dedicated group of collectors, including the support group, The Friends of the Arts of Africa, The Pacific, and the Americas. Through exhibitions, public programs, and publications of scholarly significance, this curator will enhance a long tradition of commitment to the appreciation and study of African Art. S/he will build new and more diverse audiences and help connect the BMA to other arts and academic institutions in Baltimore.

REQUIREMENTS
This position requires an advanced degree with a specialty in African Art, a record of scholarship, and a minimum of 5 years of curatorial experience. The Curator will work collaboratively both inside and outside the institution and known for demonstrating leadership. S/he will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including writing and public speaking skills. The candidate will be creative, innovative, and influential. S/he will be skilled in diplomacy, negotiation, planning, and organization.

BENEFITS
The BMA is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits package. For this exempt position we offer medical, dental, vision, prescription, pension plan, 403b retirement plan, long term disability, flexible spending account, flexible and condensed scheduling, museum and restaurant discount, and reduced fee gym membership. We also offer 4 weeks of accrued vacation, 9 holidays, 3 personal days, a floating holiday, and 12 sick days.

TO APPLY
Curatorial title and salary will be commensurate with background and level of museum experience. Please send cover letter, resume, record of scholarship, and salary requirements via email to HR@artbma.org with “Curator of African Art-AAAPI Search” in the subject line. No phone calls please.
The application review process will begin on February 13, 2012.

JOB: Mellon Curatorial Fellow for Diversity in the Arts @ Williams College Museum of Art

Mellon Curatorial Fellow for Diversity in the Arts

Williams College Museum of Art

One of the finest college art museums in the country, the Williams College Museum of Art (WCMA) houses 13,000 works that span the history of art.  Within the broad range of time periods and cultures represented, the collection emphasizes modern and contemporary art, American art from the late 18th century to the present, and the art of world cultures.

Available July 2012, the Curatorial Fellow for Diversity in the Arts is a full-time, three-year term position offering curatorial experience at the Williams College Museum of Art. The fellowship is designed to provide a professional bridge to museum careers and encourage diversity within the museum field.  The Fellow should bring scholarly expertise in areas of art history currently underrepresented on the museum staff, such as African, African American, Asian, Latino/a, Islamic and Native American art.  The Fellowship provides growth and development for outstanding candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups, and provides a professional bridge to museum careers, encouraging diversity within the museum field.

The Fellow’s primary responsibilities will be to undertake research and planning for exhibitions drawn from the Permanent Collection in collaboration with William’s faculty; to develop associated publications; and to support the curricular use of the museum’s collection in its special object study classroom.  This in-depth learning experience will ensure that the Fellow is mentored by all museum staff, especially the director, curators, and educators.  Depending on the applicant’s expertise and experience there may be a possibility for some teaching.

The Fellow will have the opportunity to contribute his or her expertise in strategic planning for the museum’s collection with the prospect of diversifying acquisitions, exhibitions, and programs to reflect the curriculum and the changing student body. The Museum is dedicated to providing a robust experience for an emerging curatorial professional.

Qualified applicants should have or be about to receive a PhD in art history, cultural or global studies, curatorial studies, or related fields.  Excellent verbal and written communications skills required. Prior museum experience is a plus.  Please submit resume, cover letter and names of references by March 16, 2012.  Please apply to Job # 300775-IHE.

Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable.

Please send cover letter and resume including Job # to:

Office of Human Resources, Williams College

100 Spring Street, Suite 201, Williamstown, MA 01267

Phone: (413) 597-2681; email: hr@williams.edu

http://hr.williams.edu

 

Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive.