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Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art, The Cleveland Museum of Art
Deadline: June 28, 2013

The Cleveland Museum of Art was founded in 1913 “for the benefit of all the people forever.” 1 We strive to help the broadest possible audience understand and engage with the world’s great art while honoring the highest aesthetic, intellectual, and professional standards. They are proud to be one of the world’s most distinguished comprehensive art museums and one of northeastern Ohio’s principal civic and cultural institutions.

The museum’s Contemporary Art department seeks applications for the position of Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art. Working under the direction of the Associate Curator of Contemporary Art, the individual who is appointed to this position will assist in the stewardship, programming and development of the museum’s important holdings in this field. Candidates should possess a broad familiarity with the art of the 20th and 21st centuries, with a focus on the period from 1960 to the present day, a demonstrated knowledge of museum practices, excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, a commitment to exhibitions, collector cultivation, and a willingness to serve diverse public constituencies.

Responsibilities:
Include the interpretation and presentation of the collection; the development and coordination of special exhibitions and programs; research and publication on the collection; assisting with acquisitions; educational programming; and donor relations. PhD or M.A. in Art History or related discipline preferred. Candidates must have a minimum of three years relevant experience in the field.

Applications, including a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, writing sample, and names of three references, should be submitted by June 28, 2013.

Further information: http://www.clevelandart.org/about/employment/assisstant-curator-contemporary-art

Linda Wyatt Gruber '66 Curatorial Fellowship in Photography at The Davis Museum at Wellesley College
Deadline: 15 June, 2013

The Davis is home to distinguished permanent collections from around the globe; holdings include paintings, sculptures, works on paper, photographs, and decorative objects, from antiquity to the contemporary moment. Dynamic gallery presentations and richly varied temporary exhibitions are designed to engage visitors in looking anew at the visual arts, and enhance the Davis’s role as a vital campus resource for cross-disciplinary teaching and study.

Job Description
The Davis Museum at Wellesley College seeks applications for the inaugural Linda Wyatt Gruber ’66 Curatorial Fellowship in Photography. The Gruber Fellowship is a new and dynamic opportunity for emerging curators focused on the realm of photography, and offers an outstanding 2-year curatorial appoint to a recent PhD in Art History and or an allied field with specialization in the history of photography. The successful appointee will mine an aspect of the Davis photography holdings to produce an exhibition at the Museum.

The Gruber Fellowship will be awarded to a candidate with exceptional credentials and promise, and who produces an outstanding proposal for an exhibition rooted in the Davis collections.
Start date: September 3, 2013

Job Requirements

Applicants must have received the PhD with a focus on photography within 3 years prior to application deadline. Important criteria for appointment are evidence of outstanding scholarship and expertise in the history of photography, including its materials and processes, from its mid-19th century invention to contemporary explorations; strong commitment to curatorial practice and museum work; and willingness to be a collegial member of the Davis Museum staff and the larger community at Wellesley College

Application

In addition to a professional cover letter, CV and the standard Wellesley College/ HR on-line application form, candidates will have to submit a research and exhibition proposal. The proposal must magnify new aspects of the Davis photography holdings and include a narrative exhibition summary. This will be assessed based on the quality of the proposal for an exhibition project rooted in the Davis photography collections.

The Davis collections are accessible via the website at;
Further information: https://www.davismuseum.wellesley.edu

Curator, Second Street Gallery, Charlottesville VA
Deadline: Accepts proposals until a suitable hire is found.

Second Street Gallery (SSG) was central Virginia's first artist-run alternative arts space, and is today one of the longest established nonprofit organizations in the country focused solely on the art and ideas of our time. Since its founding in 1973, SSG has served the community with continuous exhibition programming, and is recognized as one of the leading nonprofit proponents of contemporary art in the Mid-Atlantic region. SSG is one of only 64 organizations to be included in The Warhol Initiative, an invitational program designed to bolster the organizational capacity of small and mid-sized, artist-centered organizations across the country. Established by a group of artists affiliated with the University of Virginia and the local community, SSG is committed to providing Charlottesville and central Virginia with access to the best in contemporary art and artists, and to fostering an active and open appreciation of this art by engaging, promoting and educating around the ideas and issues underlying it.

The gallery is located inside the City Center for Contemporary Arts (CCCA) building in downtown Charlottesville. Completed in 2003, the CCCA also houses two other non-profit groups, Live Arts (a community theater) and Light House (a youth media organization). Since its incorporation, SSG has been governed by a volunteer Board of Directors (12-20 individuals) and managed by a professional staff. SSG presents 10-12 separate exhibitions each year. In addition, SSG presents a full calendar of related educational and outreach activities that complement its exhibition season. The gallery is supported by memberships, donations from the local community, sponsorships, and grants from foundations and the state.
SSG's mission is to enliven Virginia through access to the best in contemporary art and artists and to inspire new ways of thinking, seeing, and doing. To this end, SSG strategically promotes contemporary artists through the presentation of their work in a professional gallery setting, and encourages an appreciation of contemporary art and culture by educating the public through exhibitions, lectures, workshops, classes, tours, and publications.

The Position:
The Curator is primarily responsible for leading the artistic programming with a clear sense of SSG's history and mission to bring the best of contemporary art and artists to Central Virginia. The curator is also a passionate advocate for the contemporary arts in general, and the gallery in particular.

This is a part time position, 10 - 12 days per month. The Curator reports to the Gallery Director. Salary is negotiable based on experience, and the gallery has a flexible working environment.

Role and Responsibilities:
Plan & Schedule Season
- Scout artists: visit art fairs, make studio visits, coordinate Artists Review Panel
- Schedule season six months to one year in advance: create a cohesive presentation of artist’s work; calendar shows and artists visits; assist with supporting programs
- Write and negotiate artist contracts, subject to director's approval
- Work with staff to schedule and arrange artist travel, shipping, and delivery and return of artworks
- Create budget for exhibition programming and participate in locating funding from individual donors and foundations

Exhibitions
- Work with artist to select works for each exhibition
- Work with artist to determine exhibition layout, signage, etc
- Work with staff and/or artist to install and light show
- Write didactics, wall labels and any other exhibition literature
- Oversee one catalogue per year (if sponsorship available)
- Attend 'First Fridays' openings and give remarks/introduce artists
- Give Curatorial talks for approximately 3-4 shows per year
- Facilitate sales when appropriate

Fundraising
- Coordinate with and advise Director on securing exhibition sponsorships, meet with donors as needed, help prepare information for potential sponsors
- Advise the director about relevant grants and deadlines, produce sections of grant applications pertinent to exhibition programming and curator travel
- Participate in special events, including the triennial new art auction
- Plan and participate in Season Preview event (if scheduled)

Other
- Suggest artists and themes for Artist Forum talks, work with staff and/or board on implementation
- Attend Board Meetings and/or Board Committee meetings on request to discuss upcoming shows, exhibition budgets, and so forth
- Generally liaise between artists and staff
- Serve on juries or panels if requested/as time allows

Qualifications:
- Five+ years experience working in a museum and/or contemporary art space, or the equivalent in advanced postgraduate training.
- Direct responsibility in areas of curatorial management and gallery operations, including:
I. A history of curatorial achievement within the museum and/or contemporary gallery world that matches the schedule, sensibility and mission of SSG
II. Experience managing, collaborating with, and developing programs for the multiple stakeholders that make up a contemporary art gallery's community including donors, artists, volunteers, board members and local media
III. Experience creating and successfully managing exhibitions and budgets
- An MA (or higher degree) with a focus on art history or related area

Applications:
Please send your application as a PDF attachment to: taylor@secondstreetgallery.org
Please include the following in your application
1) A letter stating your interest in the position, your passion for the contemporary arts and any relevant experience or skills you could bring to the job (fundraising, management, etc.)
2) Résumé, detailing education, professional experience and accomplishments
3) List of at least three professional references we may contact

Further information: http://www.secondstreetgallery.org

The Norton Museum in West Palm Beach, Florida is accepting applications for the new position of Sophie Davis Curatorial Fellow which is funded by the Leonard and Sophie Davis Fund, Inc. and dedicated to the research and exhibition of living women artists. This appointment is a three year, full time position for a graduate student knowledgeable in contemporary art and committed to further study of this field in the context of an institution. The successful candidate will work with, and report to, senior curatorial staff with primary responsibility for conducting research and facilitating the organization of a series of annual exhibitions devoted to the artwork of living women artists. The Fellow will also respond to ongoing curatorial projects. The Fellow will have the opportunity to gain experience of the workings of the Museum and be responsible for initiating and organizing at least one exhibition for presentation at the Norton Museum. The Fellow will have the opportunity to travel and be expected to remain apprised of events in the field of contemporary art.

Job Requirements:
Demonstrated knowledge of essential methods to research contemporary art and artists; ability to write clearly and for a variety of audiences; familiarity with institutional procedures essential to the organization of exhibitions is helpful. Computer skills required include Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook; familiarity with the database The Museum System is beneficial. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are expected as is the ability to work independently.

The Norton Museum of Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact for more information on how to apply:
Contact Person: Jane Wattick
Email Address: wattickj -at- norton.org
Phone: 1-561-832-5196 Ext. 1112
Fax: 1-561-832-3517