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Call for Curators:
DISJECTA CONTEMPORARY ART CENTER 2014 - 2015 CURATOR-IN-RESIDENCE


Portland, Oregon-based Disjecta Contemporary Art Center is accepting proposals for a Curator-in-Residence for its 2014-2015 exhibition season.
Disjecta houses an expansive exhibition space for the presentation of visual and performing arts at the regional, national and international level that speaks to the region’s diverse interests, talents and identities.
Supported in part by a grant from The National Endowment for the Arts, the CIR program—the first of its kind in the region—provides an opportunity for emerging local and national curatorial talent to develop and expand the scope of their practice through a one-year residency. Curators actively engage with a broad range of artists to create a series of exhibitions in Disjecta’s dynamic 3,500-square-foot space.
Throughout the season (September 2014 through April 2015) the Curator-in-Residence will organize four to six exhibitions. The nature of Disjecta’s exhibition space and mission facilitate contemporary work that is installation-based, specific to the site or project-based—though these should not be considered limitations. Disjecta encourages artists and guest curators to challenge themselves and viewers, to take intelligent risks, and to expand definitions of disciplines.

ABOUT DISJECTA
DISJECTA Contemporary Art Center builds ambitious programs that promote artists and engage communities.

DISJECTA provides a professional platform in which artists can realize their best work and engage new audiences. Our dynamic programs showcase new work and fuel collaborations between artists, curators, and viewers that impact and intervene in the larger contemporary arts dialogue. DISJECTA exacts equal rigor from local and national artists, while recognizing and supporting the talent of the region.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Scope of Work
Solicit and select artists for four to six exhibits (one must emphasize regional Pacific Northwest work) and oversee exhibit planning, budgeting and design.
Administer contracts, schedules and budgets in collaboration with Disjecta staff.
Assist in planning and attend opening receptions, group tours/curator talks, artist talks and workshops with exhibiting artists.
Communicate the mission and goals of Disjecta while bringing a unique curatorial vision to the program.
Convey key messages about artists’ work and Curator-in-Residence exhibits to Disjecta staff for media materials.
Prepare drawings, models and sketches as required.
Participate in fundraising duties as needed or assigned. 


Desired Qualifications
Minimum three years curatorial experience.
Awareness of contemporary arts issues, practices and artists. A clear and distinct curatorial vision that is consistent with Disjecta’s mission.
Knowledge of or willingness to become familiar with regional contemporary art.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team within a larger arts organization.
Ability to organize and communicate messages effectively through writing and public 
presentation.
Ability to manage exhibition budgets.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Graduate-level education in curatorial studies or a related field is preferred but not required.

Financial Considerations
Curatorial stipend between $5,000-$9,000 commensurate with experience. Please note, it is not a requirement that the curator reside in Portland for the duration of the program, however travel will be a necessity and candidates must be able to demonstrate flexibility of schedule.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
All applications must be sent via email. No exceptions. The subject line must read: Curator-in Residence Application.
Please include the following:
Examples of past curatorial work, including images and critical reviews.
Curatorial statement and vision for the Disjecta Curator-in-Residence Program.
Professional resume.
Two writing samples.
Three professional references.

Proposals are due to Disjecta by Friday, January 31, 2014 Midnight PST. Please forward application materials to Bryan Suereth at [email protected]. Qualified candidates will be contacted in February. No phone calls please.





Source: http://www.disjecta.org/media/transfer/doc/disjecta_announces_2014_2015_call_for_curators.pdf

Deadline: January 4, 2013

Portland, Oregon-based Disjecta Contemporary Art Center is accepting proposals for a curator-in-residence for its 2013-2014 exhibition season.

Disjecta houses an expansive exhibition space for the presentation of vital visual and performing arts at the local, regional, national and international level that speaks to the region’s diverse interests, talents and identities.

The Curator-in-Residence program is the first of its kind in the region. Supported in part by a grant from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, the CIR program provides an opportunity for emerging local and national curatorial talent to develop and expand the scope of their practice through a one-year residency. During their residency, curators engage with a broad range of artists to create a series of exhibitions in Disjecta’s dynamic 3,500-square-foot space.

Throughout the season (September 2013 through August 2014) the curator-in-residence will organize a series of five to six exhibitions. At least three of these must highlight regional artists of the Pacific Northwest. The nature of Disjecta’s exhibition space and mission encourages contemporary work that is installation-based, specific to the site or project-based. Disjecta encourages artists and guest curators to challenge themselves and viewers, to take intelligent risks, and to expand definitions of discipline.

For more information, please visit: http://www.disjecta.org

DISJECTA ANNOUNCES 2012-2013 CALL FOR CURATORS

Portland, Oregon based Disjecta Interdisciplinary Art Center is accepting proposals for a curator-in-residence for its 2012-2013
exhibition season. Disjecta is a nonprofit art and cultural organization that provides essential resources for artists to create and exhibit new work, serving as a bridge between Portland’s larger arts institutions and smaller, grassroots organizations and galleries. Disjecta houses an expansive exhibition space for the presentation of vital visual and performing arts at the local, regional, national and
international level that speaks to the region's diverse interests, talents and identities.

Disjecta developed the Curator-in-Residence program to allow for significant engagement with a broad range of curators and artists.
Rotated on an annual cycle, the program provides an opportunity for local and national curatorial talent to develop and expand the scope
of their curatorial practice by organizing a series of exhibitions in Disjecta’s dynamic 3,000-square-foot space. Throughout the season (September 2012 through August 2013) the curator-in-residence will organize a series of five to six exhibitions. At least three of these must highlight regional artists of the Pacific Northwest. The nature of Disjecta’s exhibition space and mission encourages contemporary work that is installation-based, specific to the site or project-based. Disjecta encourages artists and guest curators to challenge themselves and viewers, to take intelligent risks, and to expand definitions of discipline.

Scope of Work
- Solicit and select artists for five or six exhibits (three must emphasize regional Pacific Northwest work) and oversee exhibit planning, budgeting and design.
- Administer contracts, schedules and budgets in collaboration with Disjecta staff.
- Assist in planning and attend opening receptions, group tours/curator talks, artist talks and workshops with exhibiting artists.
- Communicate the mission and goals of Disjecta while bringing a unique curatorial vision to the program.
- Convey key messages about artists’ work and Curator-in-Residence exhibits to Disjecta staff for media materials.
- Prepare drawings, models and sketches as required.
- Participate in fundraising duties as needed or assigned.

Desired Qualifications
- Minimum three year curatorial history.
- Awareness of contemporary arts issues, practices and artists.
- A clear and distinct curatorial vision that is consistent with Disjecta’s mission.
- Knowledge of or willingness to become familiar with regional contemporary art.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team within a larger arts organization.
- Ability to organize and communicate messages effectively through writing and public presentation.
- Ability to manage exhibition budgets.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Graduate-level education in curatorial studies or a related field is preferred but not required.

Submission Requirements
All applications must be sent via email. No exceptions. The subject line must read: Curator in Residence Application. Please include the
following:

1. Examples of past curatorial work, including images and critical reviews.
2. Curatorial statement and vision for the Disjecta Curator-in-Residence Program.
3. Professional resume.
4. Two writing samples.
5. Three professional references.

Proposals are due to Disjecta on Friday, November 18, 2011 Midnight PST. Please forward application materials to Bryan Suereth at bryan(at)disjecta.org. Qualified candidates will be contacted in November. No phone calls please.

The Portland Museum of Art is searching for a dynamic and experienced Curator of Contemporary and Modern Art to lead a growing program with a strong commitment to the art of our time. The curator will be in charge of energizing the program, including annual exhibitions, the Biennial, and Circa series, searching for national and local creative collaborative opportunities, and making connections between the Museum, the Museum campus and the city of Portland.

The candidate is expected to have a track record of cross-media and collaborative projects that engage and build audiences and an interest in advocating for art and artists through public speaking. She/he also needs to be able to translate these qualities into scholarly writings that contribute to the historical record. While participating in and connecting to the national art scene, the candidate will also play an active role in engaging the current and historical role Maine continues to play as a site for artists.

Master's Degree in Art History with emphasis on contemporary and modern art with at least five years of professional curatorial experience. Ph.D. preferred. Please visit the Museum's web site at www.portlandmuseum.org for a full position description and application instructions.

The Portland Art Museum invites applications for the Curator of Prints. Reporting to the Chief Curator, the Curator of Prints is responsible for the care, research, exhibition, growth and custody of all objects in the prints collection belonging to or on loan to the Portland Art Museum.

Since 1892 the mission of the Portland Art Museum is to engage the public with art and film of enduring quality, to facilitate dialogue with diverse audiences, and to collect, preserve and educate for the enrichment of present and future generations. The Portland Art Museum is among the oldest art museums in the United States and the oldest in the Pacific Northwest. The Museum's collection of 42,000 objects reflects the history of art from ancient times to today. The Portland Art Museum's Vivian and Gordon Gilkey Center for Graphic Arts was established in 1993 and is dedicated to the collection, exhibition, preservation, and study of works of art on paper. The print collection of more than 20,000 works ranges from the 12th century to the present. The graphic arts department presents 3 - 4 exhibitions highlighting graphic art from the collection annually. The Haber Study Room of the Graphic Arts Center is available by appointment to scholars and the public for the study of specific artworks.

Essential Functions:

- Responsible for research and cataloguing of collection; developing temporary exhibitions and related programs; writing and speaking about prints; represents Museum on matters related to subject. Serves as advisor to Graphic Arts Council. Supervises presentation of traveling exhibitions of prints scheduled by the Portland Art Museum.
- Conducts ongoing research on the Museum's prints collections, and prints in general. Works collegially with curators in overlapping disciplines on matters of mutual interest.
- Makes recommendations for acquisitions and deaccessioning to the Director, Chief Curator, and the Collections Committee.
- Develops exhibitions and installations from the Museum's permanent collection.
- Originates and organizes exhibitions of prints and works on paper. Conducts research, selects objects, and works with registrars on coordination of loan agreements, packing and shipping, and other exhibition details.
- Writes catalogues, brochures, and other publications; writes exhibition wall labels and extended object labels.
- Serves as curator-in-charge of traveling exhibitions, when appropriate and assigned.
- Works with Education Department to develop programs and activities that relate to or enhance exhibitions and installations.
- Presents gallery talks, docent lectures, and public lectures on relevant exhibitions and aspects of the permanent collection. Participates in online programs.
- Cultivates collectors for possible donations of art objects.
- Serves as advisor to the Graphic Arts Council; provides guidance and advice for programming and other council activities; participates in events.
- Works with the Development Office to develop support for programs and activities.
- Works with Library in developing research and reference materials related to curatorial area.
- Participates in the professional and intellectual discourse related to prints, as well as the museum profession; provides services to the disciplines through participation as an active member of professional organizations.
- Is conversant with the prints art market, maintains contact with dealers, galleries, collectors, fellow professionals, and other constituencies as appropriate as a basis for collection growth and exhibition development.
- Fields inquiries from members and the public.
- Supervises the staff and interns working in Gilkey Study Center.

Job Requirements:

- PhD in Art History with 5 years museum experience in Print Department or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated breadth of expertise in European and American prints from medieval to contemporary.
- Reading knowledge of one European language required, two or more preferred.
- Wide knowledge of the history of prints.
- Familiarity with graphic arts techniques, the care of works on paper, cataloguing standards, and collection storage.
- Keen interest in original objects.
- Evidence of increasing responsibility throughout career.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to prepare and deliver concise, understandable, and effective presentations to a wide audience.
- Ability to work with colleagues, volunteers, and the Museum public.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook and web-based research tools.

To apply, please visit www.portlandartmuseum.org/join/careers

The position is open until filled.