Associate Curator of Prints and Drawings

J. Paul Getty Trust, The•Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

The Getty Research Institute seeks to appoint an associate curator to develop, administer, and present the collection of prints and drawings, which span the Renaissance to the contemporary era. The ideal candidate will be a specialist in early modern art history, who possesses the capability and willingness to work across the breadth of the collection and with diverse graphic media. This opportunity entails developing new research directions, continually expanding knowledge of the collections, building on areas of collection strength, and establishing new opportunities for collaboration and partnerships. The new associate curator of prints and drawings will develop a reputation as a major contributor to the field by proposing innovative exhibitions and programming, spearheading impactful publications, and representing the GRI through public presentations and lectures. Under minimal supervision, develops, administers, and presents the GRI’s special collections of Renaissance to contemporary prints and drawings by acquisitions and donations, maintaining and managing them in collaboration with colleagues. The ideal candidate will be a specialist in Early Modern Art History with an interest in developing new research directions using both traditional and digital tools. Continually expands knowledge of collections, particularly by demonstrating expertise in diverse graphic media, building on areas of collection strength and filling lacunae to establish new research opportunities and initiatives. Disseminates the collections by proposing exhibitions and programming, publishing, and organizing presentations. Demonstrates a developing reputation as a major contributor to the field.

Requirements

Master's degree or PhD in art history, or a related discipline OR 4-7 years of curatorial experience
Fluency in at least one foreign language (related to field of specialization) required
Skilled in all curatorial functions
Demonstrated ability to build long-term relationships, collaborate and direct teams across disciplines
Competent with collection management and digital asset management tools
Accomplished in art historical research and writing
Ability to communicate and distill information for a specialized audience or the general public
Ability to adapt written material for a variety of audiences online or in print

Responsibilities

Applies advanced knowledge of art history and art education to complex curatorial assignments
Performs complex scholarly research to support the institutional mission
Organizes significant exhibitions, major publications, or major acquisitions
Cultivates connections nationally and internationally with scholars and museum colleagues
Actively participates in acquisitions and collection development
Publishes and lectures in area of specialization
Assesses conservation needs of the collections; participates in digitization; assesses loan requests
Collaborates in and may lead research projects; shares collections and/or serves as a resource to scholars, visitors and staff

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance coverage, starting on date of hire. Getty pays 75%-95% of the premium, depending on the plan selected.
403(b) Employee Investment retirement plan – with up to 5% Getty Match
Getty contribution of 6%, on behalf of employee, to 401(a) retirement account
Educational Assistance and professional development
Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal Days
12 Paid Holidays
Many positions have bi-weekly Off-Fridays
On-Site Fitness Center at Getty Center
Community service opportunities

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