Curator of Art

Curator of Art – Barry Art Museum, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA

POSTING DETAILS

Job Title: Curator of Art

Department: BARRY ART MUSEUM

Position Number: GP178A

Location: Norfolk, VA

Position Type: Full Time

Type of Recruitment: General Public

JOB SUMMARY

The Museum is seeking an experienced Curator to build on the founders’ vision and to oversee and implement creative concepts, strategic vision, and branding for our rotating exhibitions, permanent collection, and related publications. This is a collaborative post, regularly interfacing with all members of the museum team, ODU faculty, students, community members, and outside donors.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Upholding best museum practices.
• Researching and recommending new acquisitions.
• Membership/donor stewardship.
• Representing the Museum at professional meetings on campus and beyond.
• Executing other administrative duties as assigned by the executive director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in Art History (or related field) and considerable museum or art world experience.
• Strong orientation toward collaborative work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to work both autonomously and collectively as needed.
• Familiarity with museum best practices and working experience with project management and exhibition development/implementation.
• Superb research, writing, and communication skills.
• High degree of professionalism, close attention to detail, collegiality, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to present and engage in public speaking activities.
• Effective collaboration with artists, the university community, donors, and museum constituents.
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite, and Google Suite/MS Office.
• Considerable knowledge, experience, and ability to handle artwork.
• Demonstrated ability to develop projects that engage the collection and the Museum’s mission, fostering a workplace culture of collaboration, diversity, and inclusion.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD in Art History, History, or Museum Studies with a concentration in American art.
• PhD candidates with working experience in project-based research of museum collections will be considered.
• Considerable experience with advocacy and implementation of museum standards and best practices for the care, handling, and display of works of art and historical objects.
• Preferred second language skills (French, Spanish, German, or Japanese).
• A strong aesthetic ability with the capacity for 3D modeling/exhibition design.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Completion of Statement of Personal Economic Interests is required upon hire.

APPLICATION DETAILS

Job Open Date: 09/13/2023

Application Review Date: 10/16/2023

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS / ADDITIONAL MATERIALS REQUIRED

• The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

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