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The Foundation for a Civil Society: YVAA – Vilcek Curatorial Fellowship Open Call
Deadline: 30 April, 2013

The Foundation for a Civil Society is pleased to announce the Young Visual Artists Awards: Marica Vilcek Fellowship.

Fellowships will be awarded to two US-based curators, critics and art historians with demonstrated experience and excellence in engaging with international contemporary art. The fellowship is composed of two main features: First, fellows will be provided with an opportunity to travel to one or more of the YVAA countries in Central and South-East Europe to serve as guest jury members for the national awards, as well as conduct short-term independent research, curatorial projects and develop professional networks. Second, fellows will serve as guest critics for the 10 YVAA artists in residence at International Studio and Curatorial Program (ISCP) from September 2013 to May 2014, should they reside in NY. Fellows may be asked to write and publish features on the resident artists for the YVAA blog and other outlets. Furthermore, fellows may be invited to a six-week curatorial residency at ISCP between December 2013 and January 2014. The fellowship will cover economy air travel to and ground transportation within the YVAA countries (up to $1700), accommodation and per diems (up to $600), and honoraria ($500). A panel of professionals who live in, or have extensive knowledge of the region, will select the successful applicant. The YVAA juries convene in June and October and short-listed candidates will be contacted by YVAA Program Director for an informal conversation to establish eligibility and availability.

The Young Visual Artists Awards is an international network of awards and a New York residency program in Central and South East Europe. First established with President Havel and a group of artists in Czechoslovakia in 1990, this highly successful program has grown to 10 countries and has to date awarded and presented in the US 111 artists.

The YVAA awards and their local organizers are: ARDHJE AWARD – TICA , Tirana, Albania; ZVONO AWARD – Sarajevo Center for Contemporary Arts, Bosnia and Herzegovina; BAZA AWARD – Institute of Contemporary Art – Sofia, Bulgaria; RADOSLAV PUTAR AWARD – Institute for Contemporary Art, SCCA, Zagreb, Croatia; JINDRICH CHALUPECKY AWARD – Jindrich Chalupecky Society, Prague, Czech Republic; ARTIST OF TOMORROW AWARD – Kosova Art Gallery, Prishtina, Kosovo; DENES AWARD – Contemporary Art Center, Skopje, Macedonia; DIMITRIJE BASICEVIC MANGELOS AWARD – Remont Gallery, Belgrade, Serbia; OSKAR CEPAN AWARD – Foundation/Center for Contemporary Arts, Bratislava, Slovakia; OHO AWARD – P74 Center and Gallery, Ljubljana Slovenia.

This fellowship is made possible by the generous gift of Marica Vilcek – an art historian and co-founder of the Vilcek Foundation.

Please submit the following with your application:
1. One page cover letter stating the applicant’s interest in the fellowship and particularly in the artistic scenes of the YVAA countries. Please note how the applicant is qualified to recognize artistic excellence? And how the applicant’s practice will benefit from and incorporate YVAA artists. Preference for a particular YVAA country will be taken into consideration, but fellows will be assigned according to the needs and availability of all participating countries.
2. A current CV (abridged to no more than 4 pages).
3. Two writing samples

Requirements:
Candidates must be US-based, and have a Master's Degree or higher in art history or related field with emphasis on modern or contemporary art. Minimum 5 years curating and writing about contemporary art experience. Independent curators and those with institutional affiliations may apply. Availability to travel in June or October 2013

Further information: http://opps.residencyunlimited.org/2013/larahirzel/the-foundation-for-a-civil-society-yvaa-vilcek-curatorial-fellowship-open-call/

The Franchise is an open call for group show proposals to be presented anywhere in the world except New York City. It is one of apexart's two curatorial open calls soliciting submissions for exhibitions that examine a specific idea or theme. Exhibitions can be about any topic that the curator/organizer finds compelling. Past shows have explored highway construction in Mexico City, climate in Los Angeles, manufacturing in Bangkok, Thailand, immigration in Stockholm, Sweden, and video DJs in Kampala, Uganda. Proposals do not have to be for the city where the curator is based, do not need to take place in traditional gallery settings, and venues for the show and artist lists do not need to be confirmed in advance of submitting an idea.

Applications will be accepted online only from April 4 - May 3, 2013.

More details and how to apply here: http://www.apexart.org/franchise.php

Call for Applications
Deadline: April 8, 2013

The Vera List Center for Art and Politics is pleased to invite applications for the 2013–2015 Vera List Center Fellowships. Two fellowships will be awarded, each spanning eight months and linked to the Vera List Center's curatorial focus theme for 2013–2015, Alignment.

The Vera List Center Fellowships honor individuals whose work advances the discourse on art and politics. The fellowships provide the opportunity to further develop such work drawing from the resources of The New School, to expand on it in collaboration with students and classes, and to bring it to the public through the Vera List Center's interdisciplinary public programs.

The center's initiatives evolve around curatorial topics of particular urgency and broad resonance. In 2013–2015, the topic will be Alignment, usually referred to as the “proper or desirable relation of components.” With distinctions blurring between nature and culture, individual and group, and political and economic spheres, we will explore how alignments take place, and why. Art will provide the transdisciplinary lens for such an examination of alignments or correspondences. Over the course of four semesters, Alignment will be dissected and thematic program clusters will be formed around topics such as ecology; boycott, refusal and withdrawal; and ad hoc communities. The Vera List Center Fellows contribute to the intellectual foundation of the center, and through their fellowship projects advance the understanding of the focus theme.

The fellowship is part-time, non-residential, and carries a 10,000 USD stipend. Fellows are supported with a research assistant, they have access to a wide range of activities throughout The New School, and enjoy extended library privileges. Meetings and informal gatherings with New School faculty and other constituencies are organized throughout the year.

Eligibility
Journalists, historians, visual and performing artists, critics, curators, and cultural practitioners working in any field where they engage art and politics. The New School is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution and encourages applications from minority candidates as well as from individuals without institutional affiliation.

Considerations
Artistic and/or scholarly excellence of fellowship proposal project.
Significance of project to the candidate's long-term practice.
Does the proposal relate to the focus theme in explicit and creative ways?
Does the fellowship project reflect or benefit from the association with The New School?

Timeline
April 8, 2013 – Initial application due, followed by reviews by members of the VLC staff, the VLC Advisory Committee, past Fellows and New School faculty.
Mid-April to early May – Finalists are invited to expand on their proposals.
Late May – Announcement of fellowship appointments.
Fellowship terms: ten months at any point between fall of 2013 and spring of 2015.

For details on fellowship, application form and procedure:
http://www.veralistcenter.org/fellowship

To inquire about focus theme and fellowship contact kuonic(@)newschool.edu

Vera List Center for Art and Politics
The New School
66 West 12th Street, Suite 918
New York, NY 10011

Curatorial Residency, Flux Factory
Deadline: 15 March, 2013

Flux Factory is a non-profit art organization that supports and promotes emerging artists through exhibitions, commissions, residencies, and collaborative opportunities. Flux Factory is guided by its passion to nurture the creative process, and knows that this process does not happen in a vacuum but rather through a network of peers and through resource-sharing. Flux Factory functions as an incubation and laboratory space for the creation of artworks that are in dialogue with the physical, social, and cultural spheres of New York City (though collaborations may start in New York and stretch far beyond

Flux Factory is expanding their "Flux Artist-in-Residence" program to include two six-month residencies per year for emerging curators who are based in the United States, during which the participants will work side-by-side with resident artists in an immersive environment to create new work collectively. Each residency will culminate in a public exhibition at the Flux Factory gallery, as well as related programming, which may include panel discussions, artist talks, screenings, or publications. Resident curators will also have the opportunity to work with Flux Factory to develop and produce their collective exhibitions and educational programming during their stay and beyond.

The two exhibitions and related educational programming will be generously supported by the National Endowment for the Arts. Residents are responsible for the cost of the studio for this residency, approximately $750 each month.

Dates
1st residency:
May 1st, 2013 – November 1st, 2013
Culminating exhibition – mid-October

2nd residency
November 1st, 2013 – May 1st, 2014
Culminating exhibition – mid-April

To apply, please send a multi-page .pdf (10mb or less) that includes:

- Proposal for an exhibition concept and related programming in 500 words or less, focusing on the idea behind the show. Proposals should make use of our expansive network and resources, and should reflect Flux Factory’s commitment to collaboration, risk-taking, and social engagement while expanding the horizons of our 19-year legacy.
- Working list of artists (URLs & illustrative images) for consideration, though they do not have to have been contacted or confirmed.
- Current CV.
- Up to 2 examples of curatorial statements, essays, press releases or other relevant written material for your previous projects.
- Letter of interest that speaks to our participatory organizational model and that addresses the criteria of permanent residency in the US.

Send applications to [email protected]. Please include Curatorial Residency and your last name in the subject line.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 15th, 2013

Further information: http://www.fluxfactory.org/news/residency-opportunities-in-2013-2014/

Call for Curatorial Proposals, CUE Art Foundation
Deadline: April 30, 2013

CUE Art Foundation is a non-profit contemporary art space in New York City. CUE showcases the work of emerging artists through solo exhibitions, provides educational and professional development programs for artists and students, and hosts a range of public programs.

This program provides one deserving curator the necessary time and resources to realize an innovative project, with the aim of encouraging curatorial research in tandem with exhibition planning. CUE will provide institutional guidance and resources to the curator, who will produce a group exhibition with related public programming and an accompanying exhibition catalogue in July 2014. Selected applicant will receive a $1000 honorarium and an exhibition/production budget of up to $3500. CUE will contribute up to $1500 toward shipping expenses and up to $4000 for catalogue production.

Proposals will be evaluated on merit of project, singularity of concept, and adherence to the guidelines below. Please note: proposed artists must live or work in the United States. All applications submitted will be considered final and treated as such. You will not, under any circumstances, be permitted to add to or edit your application once it has been submitted. All incomplete or duplicate applications will be immediately disqualified.

For a list of Frequently Asked Questions, please visit cueartfoundation.org/open_call.html. For questions regarding the application requirements, please contact Jessica Gildea, Associate Director of Programs: 212-206-3583.

GUIDELINES FOR PROPOSAL:
1. Proposals must be conceptually rigorous and focus on artists, projects, and themes that are innovative, challenging, and engaging. The majority of artists proposed must qualify as under-recognized (no gallery representation and no solo exhibitions in a major venue within the last ten years).
2. Extra consideration will be given to proposals that clearly demonstrate a unique and creative approach to both research methods and the exhibition plan, and those that present ideas or topics not well represented in the commercial sector.
3. The proposal must investigate and promote the activities of four or more artists. Curators may not include their own work in the exhibition.
4. Extra consideration will be given to applicants in the beginning stages of their curatorial careers.
5. Proposals must include a line-item budget and a list of potential artists with images.
6. CUE strongly encourages applications that contribute to our ongoing commitment to diversity.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
1. An exhibition proposal up to 1000 words that outlines both the background and plan for the exhibition
2. A list of at least four potential artists
3. At least one image per artist, or up to one minute of video per artist for video and time-based work
4. Image list
5. A line-item budget
6. Curator's CV

IMAGE REQUIREMENTS:
Images must be submitted as JPEGs, with filenames formatted as such: ARTISTLASTNAME_1.jpeg. Video samples may be .mov or .mp4. All video samples must be accompanied by a link to the full piece, to be included in the image list.

Further information: https://cueartfoundation.submittable.com/submit

New York Art Residency and Studios Foundation: Emerging Curator Program

Deadline: Friday, March 1 2013

The New York Art Residency and Studios (NARS) Foundation is pleased to announce its third annual
Emerging Curator Open Call. The Emerging Curator Program offers an opportunity for an individual to
organize a conceptually cohesive group show at the NARS Foundation Gallery. The aim of the program is
to encourage new dialogue and to create a platform for emerging curators and artists to experiment and
exchange ideas. No prior curatorial experience is necessary. Two-person collaborations are welcome.

NARS Foundation will provide the gallery/exhibition space, insurance for the artwork during the term of
the exhibition, administrative support including marketing, postcard invitations, and email invites.
Additionally, NARS will organize an opening reception and a Curator’s Talk. An experienced curator on
staff will be available to provide guidance and support during the program.

The curator is responsible for organizing and installing/de-installing the exhibition in a timely manner
including arranging all artwork delivery to and from the gallery and writing a short essay to accompany the
exhibition. The exhibition will be scheduled between the months of June and July, 2013. The curator
is required to attend the opening reception and present a Curator Talk as part of the program. A stipend of
$200 will be awarded to the selected applicant to help subsidize the cost of organizing the exhibition.
There will be no other financial support towards production of artwork, installation cost, or
shipping/transportation of artwork.

The NARS Foundation Gallery is located on the third floor of an industrial building surrounded by artists’
studios. Please review photographs of previous exhibitions as well as the gallery floor plan,
enclosed, before submitting your proposal.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Online applications must be submitted by Friday, March 1 2013 before
midnight.

APPLICATION FEE: A non-refundable application fee of $10 (US) is required with each application.
Payment must be submitted via credit card or PayPal account through the online application form. Once
you complete and submit your application, you will be directed to a link to pay your application fee. DO
NOT mail checks, cash or send money via Western Union, Money Gram, Postal Money Gram to the
NARS Foundation office.

NOTIFICATION: Notifications of the results will be sent via e-mail within six weeks of the March 1
deadline. The e-mail address listed on the application form will be used to send out notifications. Please
be sure that it is a valid account that you check regularly.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must apply using the online application form,
available through the NARS website. Please review the application requirements listed below before
beginning your application.

It is advised that all applicants create a log-in to be able partially complete the form and return to finish
it at a later date. Before submitting your application, you will be directed to a confirmation page where you
will be able to review your form and return to edit or delete your uploaded files as needed. Once you
submit your application, you will not be able to access your form again. Applicants will receive a
confirmation email once the application form has been successfully submitted.

I. NAME OF APPLICANT & CONTACT INFORMATION: Applicants must provide a current
address and a valid e-mail address. The e-mail address provided will be used to send out the final
notification letter. Collaboration: Applicants who wish to apply as collaborators need only
submit one application form and application fee. One member of the collaborative team must be
selected as the main
applicant; their contact information will be used for all preliminary correspondence and notification.

II. CURATOR’S C.V.: A copy of your most up to date CV should be uploaded in either Word or
PDF format. Name your CV file “Curator’s Last Name_First Name.doc/docx/pdf”, i.e.
“Smith_Robert.xxx” The collaborating partner’s information and CV must also be submitted.

III. PROPOSED ARTISTS’ C.V./BIO: A copy of each artists’ CV or Bio should be uploaded in
either Word or PDF format. Name your CV file “Curators’s Last Name_Artist’s Last
name.doc/docx/pdf.”, i.e. “Smith_Jones.xxx”

IV. CURATORIAL PROPOSAL: Applicants are required to write a brief essay which outlines the
curatorial project idea. Please include the names of the proposed artists and artworks, as well as
your estimated budget and how you propose to fund the exhibition. (800 words max)

IV. WORK SAMPLE: Curator’s may upload up to 20 samples of the proposed artists’ work .
Curators have the option of uploading any combination of images or video links (from video
hosting sites such as vimeo, flickr or youtube.) The selection committee will view only the first 2
minutes of each video sample so please edit your materials accordingly. Images should be in
JPEG format no larger than 1000 pixels on any side @ 72 dpi. Name each jpeg file with
“Curator’s Last Name_Artist’s Last Name_Number.jpg,” i.e. “Smith_ Jones_1.jpg”,
“Smith_Adams_2.jpg” etc.

V. WORK SAMPLE DESCRIPTION LIST: Each uploaded image or video link must be
accompanied by
a corresponding Work Sample Description which lists the Artist Name, Title, Medium,
Dimensions, Year of the artwork.

PLEASE NOTE: Applications containing images and documents that are not
labeled or uploaded according to the guidelines above will NOT be reviewed.
Images will not be accepted by email.

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT MATERIAL: Support materials such as reviews or catalogues are optional.
Curators may upload up to three scanned copies of support documents.

NON-DISCRIMINATION: The program encourages and welcomes the participation of curators from all
backgrounds and does not discriminate with regard to age, race, sex, sexual orientation, disability,
religion, marital status, or nation of origin.





For more information, and to apply, visit http://narsfoundation.org/application.php

Application open

Responsibility

Primary immediate responsibility will be to assist in preparations for the major exhibitions Henri Labrouste: Structure Brought to Light (March 10–June 24, 2013) and Le Corbusier: Landscapes for the Machine Age (June 9–September 23, 2013). Assists senior curatorial staff in all areas of their responsibilities including administrative work in the context of curatorial functions such as acquisitions, collections records, bibliographic and biographical records and files, research for exhibitions and publications, departmental committees, loans, and general curatorial inquiries. Performs work in relation to care of the collection and arranges for custodial, registration, and preparation work as required by the curatorial staff in the maintenance of the collection in gallery, study, and storage areas. Performs the duties of exhibitions assistant, including research on artists, periods, styles, etc. on specific works, on locations of works, on photograph sources, etc. Assists in arranging loans, in catalogue preparation, in the preparation of checklists from compilation to data entry, and in coordinating and scheduling work to be done within the Museum and without in such areas as conservation, photography, public information, matting and framing, construction, lighting, etc. Assists with the preparation and installation of wall labels. Conducts daily inspection of the works on view in temporary exhibitions and assists with necessary follow-up arrangements, and answers inquiries and conducts some gallery tours as necessary for visitors, donors, affiliate groups, and Museum committees. Researches and catalogs the Museum collection and archives under senior staff supervision and answers related inquiries from the public and scholars with regard to such information. Works with curatorial interns as assigned. Keeps informed of current activity in the area of departmental interests through gallery and museum visits, publications, etc., and conveys observations to the senior staff. Reports to The Philip Johnson Chief Curator of Architecture and Design.


Requirements
Master’s degree in art history or design preferred. Relevant work experience and competence within area of departmental interest or equivalent. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and other standard office procedures and equipment. Reading knowledge of one or more European languages.

How to apply
If you would like to submit your resume and cover letter for consideration, please choose one of the following options:

By e-mail: jobs-at-moma.org (most preferred option)
By fax: (212) 333-1107
By mail: The Museum of Modern Art
The Department of Human Resources
11 West 53 Street
New York, NY 10019

Please be advised that due to the high volume of applicants, we are only able to contact those candidates whose skills and background best fit the needs of the open positions. Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities at The Museum of Modern Art.

Website: www.moma.org/about/jobs

Dates: submissions will be accepted from January 15 to February 15, 2013 (11:59 PM EST—New York time).

The Unsolicited Proposal program is an opportunity for anyone, from anywhere, to submit an exhibition proposal to apexart. For one month beginning January 15, 2013, the Unsolicited Proposal Program will accept 500-word submissions for group shows that examine an idea or theme. Exhibitions can be about anything that the organizer finds compelling — successful shows have been mounted about everything from television to mapping to literature. No prior curatorial experience is required and we invite submissions from people of all backgrounds. Proposals are evaluated by an international jury and the three winners receive funding and administrative support to mount their exhibition in apexart's Manhattan gallery space.

Applications accepted online only from January 15- February 15, 2013. More information, including frequently asked questions and details on how to apply, is available here: http://www.apexart.org/unsolicited.php

Address:
apexart
291 Church Street
New York, New York 10013
United States of America

Jurors for 2012-13 season:
Maria Aggeli, Miguel Amado, Gisele Amantea, Tiong Ang, Angela Ashman, Magnus Bartus, Meg Belichick, Melissa Broder, Gregorio Camara Castellanos, Lawrence Cappiello, Deric Carner, Eva Chytilek, Dan Claster, Anna Colin, Adeleine Daysor, Alain Declercq, Nita Deda, Ann deVere, Jane Dickson, Lital Doltan, Anita Durst, Don Edler, Mohamed el Moslemany , Luisa Especial, Mark Feary, Richard Foerster, Lucy Foley, A.E. Fournet, Marion Friedman Young, Mark Gajewski, Maria Jose Garces, Emanuel Geisser, Aaron Gilbert, Elena Goukassian, Leor Grady, Sofija Grandakovska, Katherine Gressel, John Haro, Stef Heidhues, Zhenesse Heinemann, Marianna Ignataki, Jennifer Inacio, Frank Jackson, Gregg Kallor, Jeffrey Kastner, Steve Katrosits, Jayson Keeling, Claire Kessler-Bradner, Sabeena Khosla, Darren Kraft, Heather Kristin, David Kwon, Patricia Leal, Deanna Lee, Fiona Lee, Leonard Lehrer, Todd Lester, Benjamin Liu, Amy Longenecker-Brown, Enrico Lunghi, Despo Magoni, Nalini Malaviya, Hannah Malyn, Grant Mandarino, Sophia Marisa Lucas, Martin Masetto, Jen Messier, Carlos Motta, Marvella Muro, Yohta Namba, Vadim Neselovskyi, Katharina Neuburger, Jade Niklai, Nanna Nordstrom, Stephen O'Connor, Shelly Oria, Anna Ostoya, Konstantinos Papamichalopoulos, Jessica Ann Peavy, Mark Pennings, Raj Per Tot, Eyal Perry, Kirk Rader, Bronwyn Riggs , Kiron Robinson, Alvaro Rodriguez Fominaya, Lauren Rosati, Marta Sarkozy, Margo Sawyer, Keith Schwitzer, Ed Shaw, Stephanie Elyse Sherman, Jeremy Siskind, Tom Sloan, Danielle Sommer, Alise Spinella, Paul Stewart, Sally Szwed, Maiko Tanaka, Philip Tomaru, Jordi Trullas, Irene Tsatsos, Ekaterina Tsvetkova, Elvira Vernaschi, Kimberly Wadsworth, Peter White, Anna Martine Whitehead, Gregory Williams, Carmen Winant, Ahmad Zatari, Yiannis Ziogas

BRIC Arts | Media | Bklyn is a multi-disciplinary non-profit dedicated to presenting art and media programs that reflect Brooklyn’s creativity and diversity. BRIC also provides resources to launch, nurture and showcase artists and media makers. All of BRIC’s offerings are free or low cost, to advance access to and understanding of arts and media. Each year, upwards of one million people in Brooklyn and citywide are served through BRIC’s programs. Learn more at bricartsmedia.org.

BRIC’s contemporary art programs aim to increase the visibility and accessibility of contemporary art while bridging the gap between the art world and global culture in Brooklyn through exhibitions, public events and an innovative arts education program led in schools around the borough.

The Curatorial Intern will be based at the BRIC Rotunda Gallery in Brooklyn Heights and assist with exhibition and artist research, writing projects, and preparation of loan forms and other exhibition-related administrative duties. Work will be focused on preparing for our winter and spring 2013 exhibitions, as well as on the inaugural exhibitions in our much expanded facility, BRIC House, to open in downtown Brooklyn in fall 2013. The curatorial intern will conduct basic research; write brief artist bios, prepare loan forms and other administrative documents, and compile information for exhibition binders.

Interns also assist with gallery reception and general office tasks.

Students majoring in art history or curatorial studies, as well as those who have completed their junior or senior undergraduate year, will be given preference for this position.

Qualifications:
- Interest in contemporary art and culture
- Excellent writing and research skills
- Knowledge of PC and Mac computers
- Basic design including: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Excel, Microsoft, PowerPoint
- Digitizing and archiving images
- Able to work independently and on multiple projects simultaneously
- Phone and communication skills.

Schedule:
Office hours are Monday-Friday, 10-6. Interns are asked to work a minimum of 20 hours per week for a period of at least eight weeks. Occasional evening hours primarily on Wednesday evenings may be scheduled for assistance with openings or public programs. BRIC Rotunda Gallery is located at 33 Clinton Street in Brooklyn Heights, near multiple subway lines.

To Apply:
Please send resume and brief cover letter Elizabeth Ferrer at: eferrer-at-bricartsmedia.org.
Website: http://www.bricartsmedia.org/

The Museum of Modern Art is currently accepting applications for a Curatorial Assistant with excellent academic credentials, prior museum and/or gallery experience, and expertise in post-1960s art to work in the Department of Painting and Sculpture. The incumbent will assist the Department’s senior curatorial staff in all areas of their responsibilities including administrative work in the context of curatorial functions such as acquisitions, collections records, bibliographic and biographical records and files, research for exhibitions and publications, departmental committees, loans, and general curatorial inquiries. Additional responsibilities include:

- Performs work in relation to care of the collection and arranges for custodial, registration, and preparation work as required by the curatorial staff in the maintenance of the collection in gallery, study and storage areas.

- Conducts daily collection gallery inspections and assists with follow-up arrangements in the event of damage, deterioration, etc.

- Performs the duties of exhibitions assistant including research on artists, periods, styles, etc., on specific works, on locations of works, etc.

- Assists in arranging loans, in catalogue preparation, in the preparation of checklists from compilation to data entry, in coordinating and scheduling work to be done within the Museum and without in such areas as conservation, public information, matting and framing, construction, etc.

- Assists with the preparation and installation of wall labels.

- Answers inquiries and conducts some gallery tours as necessary for visitors, etc.

- Researches and catalogues the Museum Collection and Archives under senior staff supervision and answers related inquiries from the public and scholars.

- Assists in the operation of departmental study center.

Qualified candidates will possess a Master’s degree in Art History, ABD candidates preferred, and relevant museum or gallery experience. Conversant in modern and contemporary art, particularly art after 1960. Excellent writing, research, and organizational skills. Highly motivated. Strict attention to detail, rigorous approach to tasks. Excellent computer skills. High level of enthusiasm to work with a curatorial team. Ability to manage more than one project at a time and to consistently meet deadlines. Fluency (speaking, reading, writing) in one or more European languages; German fluency in particular is highly desired.

Please submit resume and cover letter, which must include salary requirements directly to jobs-at-moma.org. Please reference the position title in the subject line.

Application deadline: November 26, 2012, 10am

http://www.metmuseum.org

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, one of the world’s finest museums, seeks a specialist in Architecture & Design for the Modern & Contemporary Department. The Associate Curator will participate in research, development and active management of the Modern and Contemporary collection and the Breuer project; initiation of collection displays, major special exhibitions, publications and interpretation; and participation in all activities of the Department.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
Participation in review of architecture, design and other related aspects of the collection;
Participation in devising departmental collection and research strategies, and delivering them;
Initiation and organization of collection displays and special exhibitions including research, catalog entries, other texts and database maintenance for Museum programs and the Breuer project;
Fostering and maintaining good working relationships with donors, patrons, collectors, colleagues from other international institutions, the scholarly community, dealers, and other individuals involved with the interests of the Museum;
Author and essayist for general and specialized publications and other content, printed and online;
Answering correspondence relating to Collection; assisting the public and visiting scholars;
Contribution to public programs (Learning, Volunteers, and so on);
Interaction with potential sponsors; fundraising as appropriate;
Involvement with planning programs for Modern & Contemporary Friends’ groups.

Requirements and Qualifications:
Experience and Skills:
Minimum four years’ experience in a museum or academic institution;
Demonstrated engagement with architectural, design and artistic practice across the world;
Demonstrated scholarly achievement including evidence of original research;
Demonstrated commitment to international engagement and learning;
Initiated and executed major contemporary loan exhibitions with broad international scope;
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with artists, museum colleagues, donors and general public;
Ability to create and maintain precise and widely researched records.

Knowledge and Education:
PhD (or equivalent) in history of art;
Deep expertise in twentieth and twenty-first century architecture, design and art;
Extensive background in international modern and contemporary culture;
Good written and spoken English;
Proficiency in one non-English language preferred.

Application deadline: November 26, 2012, 10am
Interview Date: December 7, 2012

The Associate Curator for Architecture & Design for the Modern & Contemporary Department is full-time and includes full benefits. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Send cover letter, indicating position of interest, resume, and salary history to:
employoppty-at-metmuseum.org
as a Word attachment only
with “Assoc Curator/Architecture & Design” in the subject line.

Application deadline: October 16, 2012, 10am
Interview date: October 24, 2012

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, one of the world’s finest museums, seeks a specialist in international Contemporary Art. The Associate Curator/Curator (title commensurate with experience) will participate in research, development and active management of the Collection; initiation of collection displays, major special exhibitions, publications and interpretation; and participation in all activities of the Department.

Primary responsibilities and duties:

Participation in review of Collection;
Participation in devising departmental collection and research strategies, and delivering them;
Initiation and organization of collection displays and special exhibitions including research, catalog entries, other texts and database maintenance;
Fostering and maintaining good working relationships with donors, patrons, collectors, colleagues from other international institutions, the scholarly community, dealers, and other individuals involved with the interests of the Museum;
Author and essayist for general and specialized publications and other content, printed and online;
Answering correspondence relating to Collection; assisting the public and visiting scholars;
Contribution to public programs (Learning, Volunteers);
Interaction with potential sponsors; fundraising as appropriate;
Involvement in planning programs for Modern and Contemporary patrons’ groups and Visiting Committee.

Requirements and qualifications

Experience and skills:

Minimum six years experience in a museum or academic institution;
Demonstrated engagement with artistic practice across the world;
Demonstrated scholarly achievement including evidence of original research;
Demonstrated commitment to broad international engagement and learning;
Conceived and executed major contemporary loan exhibitions with broad international scope;
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with artists, museum colleagues, donors and general public;
Ability to undertake creation and maintain care of precise and widely researched records.

Knowledge and education:

PhD (or equivalent) in history of art;
Deep expertise in twentieth and twenty-first century art;
Extensive background in international modern and contemporary culture;
Good written and spoken English;
Working knowledge of at least one other European OR non-European language.


The Associate Curator/Curator for Modern and Contemporary Art is full-time and includes full benefits. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Send cover letter, indicating position of interest, resume, and salary history to: employoppty-at-metmuseum.org as a Word attachment only with “Assoc Curator/ Curator Modern and Contemporary Art” in the subject line.

The Museum of Modern Art is currently accepting applications for a Curatorial Assistant in the Photography Department to assist the senior curatorial staff in all areas of their responsibilities including administrative work in the context of curatorial functions including acquisitions, collections records, bibliographic and biographical records and files, research for exhibitions and publications, departmental committees, loans, and general curatorial inquiries. Specific additional responsibilities are as follows:

• Performs work in relation to care of the collection and arranges for custodial, registration, and preparation work as required by the curatorial staff in the maintenance of the collection in gallery, study and storage areas.

• Conducts daily collection gallery inspections and assists with follow-up arrangements in the event of damage, deterioration, etc.

• Performs the duties of exhibitions assistant including research on artists, periods, styles, etc., on specific works, on locations of works, on photograph sources, etc. Assists in arranging loans, in catalogue preparation, in the preparation of checklists from compilation to data entry, in coordinating and scheduling work to be done within the Museum and without in such areas as conservation, photography, public information, matting and framing, construction, lighting, etc.

• Assists with the preparation and installation of wall labels. Conducts daily inspection of the works on view in temporary exhibitions and assists with necessary follow-up arrangements, answers inquiries and conducts some gallery tours as necessary for visitors, etc.

• Researches and catalogues the Museum Collection and Archives under senior staff supervision and answers related inquiries from the public and scholars.

• Assists in the administration of artists' viewing program. Assists in the operation of departmental study centers.

Qualified candidates will possess a Master’s degree in Art History, ABD candidates preferred, with a focus on postwar/contemporary art and some relevant museum experience or equivalent. Conversant in modern and contemporary art and the history of photography helpful. Excellent writing, research, and organizational skills. Highly motivated. Strict attention to detail, rigorous approach to tasks. Excellent computer skills. High level of enthusiasm to work with a curatorial team. Ability to manage more than one project at a time and to consistently meet deadlines. Fluency (speaking, reading, writing) in one or more European languages, particularly Spanish or Portuguese and German highly desired.

Please submit resume and cover letter, which must include salary requirements to jobs-at-moma.org. Please reference the position title in the subject line.

The Museum of Modern Art is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or political affiliation.


Website: http://www.moma.org/about/jobs

Wave Hill offers a one-year fellowship for an individual to work in a multi-disciplinary cultural organization and gain experience in the visual arts. The arts at Wave Hill encompass contemporary art in the galleries and on the grounds, outdoor performing arts programs, a winter workspace program and arts-related public programs. This position offers a recent college graduate mentorship and learning opportunities to work as a curatorial assistant and exhibition interpreter. The Fellow provides all around support for exhibition development and research. During the fellowship period there will be three exhibitions, seven solo projects, a winter workspace residency program and outdoor music. The Fellow works in the gallery one day each week and provides exhibition tours for the public and organized groups of adults and families.

Requirements

Wave Hill seeks an individual with an undergraduate degree in Art History or Studio Art or related major, who is knowledgeable about contemporary art and interested in curating, who is motivated and has a high level of enthusiasm. The position requires well-developed research, written and oral communication skills, familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe Photoshop. The successful candidate must be well organized, pay strict attention to details and deadlines, and be able to manage several projects at once, with excellent interpersonal skills to communicate professionally with staff and public. Experience giving public tours, enthusiasm for New York City’s diverse cultural resources, and previous office experience are assets.

Salary

13.50/hour for a 7-hour workday (not including lunch), four days a week. Those four days must include Tuesday and Saturday, and Wednesday evenings in the summer.

Start Date

September, 2012. The fellowship continues through August 2013

To Apply

Send a cover letter, résumé, writing sample (five pages maximum) and three references with contact information to:

Director of Arts
Wave Hill
675 West 252nd Street
Bronx, NY 10471

Candidates may also fax these documents to 718.884.8952, or email them to [email protected].

EMPAC is looking for a curator with artistic program experience at the intersection of contemporary art and contemporary technology; who can reflect on the relationship of tools, aesthetics and artistic goals; who enjoys exploration and collaboration; who sees an audience as essential to the arts; and who seeks the challenge to contribute to a contemporary art program at the oldest engineering school in the US.

The curator develops, implements and manages EMPAC specific programs for events, performances, installations and conferences as well as their related and/or independent commissions and residencies as a member of the curatorial team and in collaboration with the EMPAC Director, the EMPAC production teams (stage, audio, video, IT) and the future Director for Research.

The curator will curate, produce, supervise and manage projects from inception to completion, guiding projects from idea to collaborative realization. The process covers all areas of event production: analyzing context and coupling it to artistic work, negotiating contracts, budgeting, ensuring top level technical realization, developing PR strategies, etc.

The curator will monitor developments under artistic and intellectual perspectives, establish and maintain contacts with artists, festivals and institutions on regional, national and international levels. The curator is also tasked with the development of programming strategies that engage the campus community of Rensselaer, and the region.

Qualifications
• Applicants must possess curatorial and production experience on the national level, with international experience preferred.
• Solid background in the time-based visual arts and ability to contextualize a project within art history.
• Experience in project management of commissions and new productions.
• Effective communication skills
• Capacity to manage multiple simultaneous projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts or related field is necessary, with a master’s degree preferred.

Full-time relocation to Troy, NY is required.

Interested applicants must apply at http://rpijobs.rpi.edu. Please be prepared to attach a current resume or CV and a cover letter to the online application.

For questions or clarification, please contact Kimberly Gardner, [email protected], or Johannes Goebel [email protected].