Assistant/Associate Curator, European and American Art Before 1900
About The Position
Bring your creative ideas and extensive knowledge of European and American art before 1900 to our dynamic team. In support of the department’s distinguished work, you will elevate our regional, national, and international prominence through exhibitions, research, lectures, symposia, and publications. Your research experience and networks will help build programs that extend beyond the department and raise the profile of the museum. Through thoughtful, inclusive interpretations of art objects, you will appeal to new and diverse audiences. Your work will include researching, interpreting, and presenting the DAM’s pre-1900 collection including more than 3,000 artworks--paintings, sculptures, and works on paper. This position reports to and collaborates with the Chief of Curatorial Affairs and Head of European and American Art before 1900.
Requirements
- Thorough knowledge of European and/or American art before 1900.
- Passionate interest in European and American culture, history, religions, and traditions.
- National and international network of professional colleagues, collectors, dealers, and artists; must be willing to travel.
- A record of exhibitions and publications.
- Experience in fundraising and solid public-speaking abilities.
- Excellent command of spoken and written English, able to generate content in English for broad audiences.
- MA required (minimum), preferably in a related field.
- Three or more years as a curator, or equivalent professional experience.
- Experience in museum installations and collaborative projects.
- Experience in editing publications.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in another European language and research capability in French and German desirable.
Responsibilities
- Study, care for, display, publish, and conduct provenance research on the DAM’s European and American art collections.
- Build and refine the collections and collaborate with collectors, patrons, curatorial colleagues, and cultural organizations to generate exhibitions, publications, and public programs.
- Prepare and give lectures, tours, and workshops to the public, professional colleagues, and other groups.
- Help create and coordinate departmental publications and presentations, press materials, and written information pertaining to departmental projects; conduct research when requested.
- Coordinate department support staff, volunteers, and contract workers, as necessary.
- Assist with the organization of department exhibitions and coordination of traveling exhibitions.
- Work collaboratively with interpretive specialists and designers in the development, creation, interpretation, and installation of permanent galleries and temporary exhibitions.
- Work with Learning and Engagement colleagues to use evaluation tools for ongoing assessment and refinement of interpretive strategies and audience engagement.
- In collaboration with the development department, cultivate funding for acquisitions, exhibitions, research grants, and fellowships through association with professional organizations, foundations, and patrons on regional, national, and international levels.
- Foster, cultivate, and preserve a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion through respectful communication and partnerships.
- Perform additional duties as needed to support departmental and organizational goals.
- Consistent usage of the Racial Equity Lens in day-to-day operations as well as program development and decision-making.
Benefits
- A comprehensive medical/dental/vision plan, that can be extended to domestic partner, spouse, and children.
- DAM 100% paid Life Insurance, and Short/Long Term Disability.
- Generous sick and vacation paid- time off, and two personal days.
- Ten paid holidays.
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with immediate eligibility to contribute and those who meet the requirements after one year will qualify for the 3% non-elective contribution and 2% match program
- Free Telehealth and Employee Assistance Program.
- Free DAM Family Membership and many perks, free yoga for one.
- Discounted parking is available.
- Free RTD Eco Pass.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
