The Allen Memorial Art Museum (AMAM) at Oberlin College is seeking applicants for a curatorial position in European and American art at the assistant, associate, or full curatorial level. The curator will oversee all aspects of the museum’s research, interpretation, and presentation of its important pre-1900 art collections and will collaborate with the curator of academic programs, curator of education, and other staff to engage students in curatorial and research projects and plan a broad range of public programs. The curator should have particular strength in the 1500-1900 time period and be conversant with multiple areas and periods of European and American art. The curatorship is a continuing 12-month Administrative and Professional Staff position at the Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin College, reporting to the director of the museum.

Responsibilities: The curator will oversee an outstanding permanent collection of approximately 5,500 works of art dating from antiquity to 1900, the major part of them paintings, sculptures, and works on paper from the medieval period through the 19th century. Specific responsibilities include:

• developing in-house and traveling exhibitions and collection installations;
• monitoring and making recommendations for care of the collection;
• teaching with the collection for Oberlin College classes and for other groups;
• participating in collection- and exhibition-related programming for campus and public audiences;
• working with curatorial colleagues and Oberlin College faculty to conceptualize and initiate teaching exhibitions;
• identifying acquisitions through purchase and gift;
• carrying out original research and publishing on the collection;
• expanding physical and digital access to collections;
• working closely with the director and Oberlin College staff to cultivate a broad donor base and to identify, apply for, and report on grant-funded activities;
• contributing to the development of the museum’s strategic planning initiatives;
• preparing a long-range plan for pre-1900 holdings;
• mentoring and supervising student assistants;
• and other duties as assigned.

Requirements: An M.A. in art history or a closely-related field is required, a Ph.D. in art history is preferred. All applicants should have at least 3 years of full-time curatorial experience caring for an art collection and experience working on exhibitions; consideration for associate or full curator rank will be commensurate with experience. Other requirements include:

• broad knowledge of art history, particularly from the medieval period through the 19th century, and a deep commitment to a contextual, cross-disciplinary approach to original works of art;
• demonstrated knowledge of, and experience with, the exhibition process;
• a record of publication and public speaking;
• object-based teaching experience;
• some experience relating to the conservation of works of art and to provenance research;
• a commitment to expanding access to the collection for diverse audiences and to fostering inclusion through museum curatorial practice;
• excellent communication skills, as a substantial amount of time will be spent with others on the phone, through email, in video meetings, and in person, and effective leadership and interpersonal skills;
• outstanding collaborative abilities, as the curator will be an important liaison between the museum and faculty, students, supporters, visitors, and community partners;
• highly-developed administrative and organizational capabilities;
• a high degree of professionalism, close attention to detail, collegiality, and ability to meet deadlines;
• the ability to work occasional evening and weekend hours, with some travel required, and to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds;
• foreign language skills commensurate with one’s field.

Compensation: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications

Newcomb Art Museum seeks applications for a two-year, Andrew W. Mellon-funded Collection Research & Interpretation position. Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Mellon Curatorial Research staff person will help to strengthen collections management, cataloguing, and interpretation for museum. This individual will research and write descriptions of each object, updating object descriptions and subject tags to democratize language referring to race and ethnicity and to remove cultural biases and language that is informed by structural inequality, stereotypes, and exclusionary practices.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Experience Requirements
• Knowledge of the histories of art or visual and material culture, with an emphasis on prints and drawings and decorative arts, as well as broad knowledge of other dominant media in the collection such as painting, ceramics, sculpture and photography.
• Knowledge of art-making processes and related identification techniques, with emphasis on printmaking and photography techniques.
• Knowledge of standard museum collections management practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of museum databases, preferably Embark or TMS.
• Experience in proper handling of collection items.
• At least one year of related experience preferred, specifically in museum cataloguing, interpretation, and collections research.

Skills and Competencies Requirements
• Collaborative approach to problem solving and the ability to work as part of a team in a professional environment with diverse audiences
• Ability to work independently and exercise judgment, establish priorities, and manage projects with minimal supervision
• Attention to detail, highly organized, motivated and flexible.
• Possess critical and analytical thinking as well as problem solving and clerical skills, and a commitment to museum ethics.
• Command of the English language, both written and verbal, and ability to read cursive handwriting.
• Unwavering commitment to fostering an antiracist, equitable work environment supportive of people from different cultures, backgrounds, and life paths


Required Education and/or Experience
B.A. degree is required, preferably in art history, English, graphic design, journalism, or a closely-related field; M.A. is preferred.
All applicants should have at least 4 years of full-time experience in a museum role requiring extensive written communication with the public or in a media/communications environment.
Preferred Qualifications
• Knowledge of artists from the American South, particularly the Gulf South preferred.
Compensation Information
This position is a exempt, salaried position assigned to pay grade 25. Tulane offers a variety of options to enhance your health and well-being so that you may enjoy more out of life now and in the future. Learn more about Life at Tulane as well as our Benefits and Pay. See our Candidate Resources to learn more about our hiring process and what to expect.

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This position will close on 05/20/2022

Please Note: Tulane University has officially adopted a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, which includes the requirement of a booster when eligible. All employees and visiting faculty must be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccination or obtain approval for a medical or religious exemption prior to beginning employment.

Tulane University is an EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

The Museum of Modern Art is currently accepting applications for a Cataloguer in the Department of Drawings and Prints. Reporting to senior Curatorial staff, the Cataloguer works with curatorial staff in examining, researching, and cataloguing the Museum’s collection of drawings and prints, including ephemera, as well as major archives of Fluxus and Conceptual art. Assists with processing new acquisitions and readying information on collection works for internal and external loans. Enters information into TMS for Museum archival records, updating when changes occur. Assists with storage solutions for new acquisitions and other collection works.

Additional responsibilities:

Prepares collection-related documents: catalogue sheets, artist questionnaires, NELs, Artist Lifetime memberships, framing orders, etc.
Maintains routine collection data, records and files, including artist questionnaires, non-exclusive licenses, caption approvals, conservation records, correspondence, and other Museum-wide collection initiatives.
Responds to inquiries about collection works from both internal colleagues (other curatorial departments, Publications, Education, Marketing, Retail) and external parties (catalogues raisonnés; artist studios, foundations, estates, peer institutions).
Researches artists and collection objects.
Assists Collection Specialist in the coordination of collection photography and imaging requests, as needed.
Assists Collection Specialist with visitors to Study Center, including vetting files for outside researchers, as needed.
Helps to maintain departmental reference library.
Performs routine administrative duties in support of Department’s initiatives.
Performs any other duties reasonably related to the functions described above.
Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in art history. General knowledge of modern and contemporary art and works on paper, and familiarity with drawings and prints techniques.
Prior cataloguing of prints, multiples, illustrated books and drawings required.
Prior experience with works of art and collections organization preferred.
General office experience preferred.
Detail-oriented and well-organized.
Knowledge of TMS.
Strong research and communication skills (written and oral) preferred.
Accurate data entry.
Ability to collaborate, work as a team, and balance concurrent short- and long-term projects.
Fully vaccinated with a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and/or the World Health Organization authorized vaccine (or approved for an exemption as a reasonable accommodation due to a qualified disability or sincerely held religious belief or other legal basis).
Application instructions: To apply, please visit MoMA Jobs. Applicants should submit a resume and a statement of interest.

The Museum of Modern Art is currently accepting applications for a Department Assistant in the Department of Drawings and Prints. Reporting to the Department Manager, the Department Assistant performs a variety of administrative duties specific to a curatorial department. Serves as general administrative assistant to the department and to department-related projects.

Additional responsibilities:

Collaborates with department on a variety of tasks.
Serves as general administrative assistant to the department and to department-related projects.
Performs departmental tasks, including answering phones, sorting mail, responding to inquiries, ordering supplies, etc.
Composes correspondence for senior department staff (thank-you notes, replies to artists’ submissions, etc.).
Processes invoices and travel and expense reports.
Maintains departmental files.
Maintains general orderliness and tidiness of department library, common spaces, study center, and supply closet.
Maintains inventory of paper for faxes and printers.
Gathers data from various sources for use by supervisor or relevant staff, including collection database, library catalog, Internet research, etc.
Assembles and coordinates material for departmental or acquisitions presentations.
Provides support for all patron-group meetings.
Performs any other duties reasonably related to the functions described above.
Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree at least four administrative experience relevant to the position or equivalent. Background in art history and demonstrated interest in the museum profession preferred.
Excellent communication and organization skills.
Ability to take direction and work as part of a team.
Pleasant phone manner.
Must exercise good judgement and discretion.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, Adobe Photoshop, Internet research, and other standard office procedures and equipment.
Must exercise good judgment and discretion.
Proficiency with languages in addition to English (French, German, Portuguese, or Spanish) are a plus.
Fully vaccinated with a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and/or the World Health Organization authorized vaccine (or approved for an exemption as a reasonable accommodation due to a qualified disability or sincerely held religious belief or other legal basis).
Application instructions: To apply, please visit MoMA Jobs. Applicants should submit a resume and a statement of interest.

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DEPARTMENT: Curatorial

REPORTS TO: Department Head

CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time, Non-Exempt



GENERAL SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Department Head, the Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to the department and respective auxiliaries.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Maintain department schedules and ensure workload for department is completed in a timely fashion.
Manage departmental communications, including email or other written correspondence, telephone calls and voice mail.
Assist with management of all respective auxiliary groups’ activities.
Create, maintain and organize departmental records, including hardcopy and digital files; transfer and archive electronic files on Office365 applications.
Assist with travel arrangements and complete expense reports for curators.
Manage travel arrangements, hospitality, and honorariums for guests. Manage departmental purchases and contracts with outside vendors, including vendor applications/contracts, requisitions in Expense Watch for approval, purchase orders for payments, and check requisitions.
Handle inter-departmental transactions, including submission of work orders, photography requests, maintenance of equipment, request for environmental services, and audio-visual set up. Submit deposit forms for payment for Board luncheons, membership dues, donations, commission works, trips and special events.
Update auxiliary information on the DIA website and social media outlet.
Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree required. Three (3) years of experience in administrative, clerical, and office management duties. Additional years of experience may be substituted for degree requirement.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to work occasional weekend and evening hours for special events.
Must be proficient in latest version of Office 365, including SharePoint, Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Excel.
Must have proficiency in the use of remote work technology such as scheduling with, connecting to, and using digital collaboration platforms such as Microsoft Teams.
Time management skills
Interpersonal/communication skills
Ability to multi-task
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Team player
Creativity
Self-starter
Flexibility
Attention to detail
Ability to manage work pressures
Ability to work with distractions
Problem-solving skills
Organizational skills
Research skills
Ability to work with sensitive material and maintain confidentiality
Must be able to establish and maintain professional, productive and courteous interactions that promote positive teamwork. This encompasses going beyond giving and receiving instructions and includes but is not limited to (a) performing work activities requiring interacting or speaking with others; and (b) responding appropriately to constructive feedback or suggestions for improvement from a supervisor.

The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) is delighted to announce a call for applications for a paid 2-year (24 months) early career curatorial fellowship supported by The Getty Foundation’s Paper Project.


Position Description

The Paper Project Curatorial Fellow will be a full-time member of the BMA’s Prints, Drawings & Photography (PDP) Department from September 2022 through August 2024, participating in the daily activities and duties of the department and gaining professional mentorship and hands-on experience with the full spectrum of curatorial practice and responsibilities. The Fellow will be encouraged to use the BMA’s significant collection of historical (pre-1945) prints to explore socially relevant and/or interdisciplinary narratives.

This fellowship will provide invaluable professional development experience for an emerging curator to engage first-hand with the BMA’s exceptional collection of over 62,000 prints and drawings and to explore new ways to present the historical collection to the Museum’s many different publics. The area of the Fellow’s interest is open, but priority will be given to candidates with a demonstrated interest aligned with one of the following strengths in the BMA’s collection: Northern European prints of the 16th and 17th centuries, French 19th-century prints, or European modernist graphic works.

Key qualities in the successful candidate will be the willingness to think broadly across cultures and periods, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to making art broadly accessible to different audiences. The Museum is committed to diversifying the museum field, especially in the highly specialized and traditionally elite field of the study of works on paper, and prioritizes candidates from backgrounds underrepresented in the field.

Further, the Fellow will be provided the necessary support to pursue an independent capstone project that uses the PDP collection to develop alternative narratives in the study of Western graphic traditions, initiatives aligned with the BMA’s institutional commitment to engage with increasingly diverse audiences through exhibitions and programs that prioritize historical accuracy, artistic excellence, and equity. To encourage the Fellow to bring a new perspective to the curatorial practice for historical works on paper, the fellowship experience will be a combination of structured opportunities for professional growth and room for experimental thinking.


Position details

• Two-year, salaried full-time position (September 2022 through August 2024)
• Regularly scheduled onsite work is a mandatory aspect of the job, with occasional opportunities to work from home or at offsite locations
• Occasional work-related travel is expected


The Fellow will be expected to spend approximately 60% of their time engaged with departmental and institutional duties—including collection research and record maintenance, acquisition research and proposal, and assisting with Study Room visitors and classes—and approximately 40% of their time working on their capstone project and its accompanying elements.

The Fellow will also have a modest annual travel stipend that will allow travel to area collections for research and/or art fairs to participate in the process of considering potential acquisitions for the BMA’s PDP collection.

Please view the BMA website for details on how to apply.

Nineteenth-Century Art Worldwide (NCAW) is pleased to announce the continuation of our series American Art History Digitally supported by a grant from the Terra Foundation for American Art. The editors of NCAW are now accepting proposals for the final digital art history article in the series to be published in spring 2023. To be considered, projects have to focus on art and visual culture of the Americas in the long nineteenth century, from the United States War of Independence to World War I, and must expand on existing histories of art by addressing understudied topics or historically marginalized constituencies while adopting research methods that are inclusive and equitable.

Proposals also should take full advantage of the potential of digital publishing by using digital technologies in the article’s research or publication phase, or both. Strong proposals will demonstrate how the production of digital tool(s) and/or components will lead to a scholarly argument’s key insights (either the tool/component enhanced the depth of insight or made it possible) and/or will illustrate aspects of that argument in dynamic/interactive ways. NCAW encourages authors to use open source software when possible.

While by no means limited to the following, proposals might explore:

• High resolution imaging or dynamic image presentation (e.g., panoramas, zoom images, visual essays, x-ray or infrared reflectography, moving images, 3D images of art objects, annotated musical scores, annotated digital facsimiles)
• “Big data” mining and analysis (e.g., social network analysis or text mining using analytics programs like Gephi, Network Workbench)
• Mapping and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (e.g., depictions of sites, locations of objects, paths of travel, using online mapping tools like MapBox, Timemapper, Neatline)

NCAW is a pioneer in publishing digital art history. For examples of already-completed projects, see the Digital Art History and Digital Humanities page. Authors are not expected to have extensive technical expertise themselves but should be able to articulate how digital research methods and NCAW’s digital publication format connect with their research questions. Upon acceptance of a proposal authors will identify, in discussion with NCAW editors, the digital tools/software to be used. NCAW editors will assist with the development of a timeline and with guidelines for workflow, but authors will be responsible for managing their projects.

To propose a digital art history project, please submit:

A. Abstract (500 words maximum) as a Microsoft Word document detailing the scholarly content of the article, including how information gleaned from the proposed digital tool will impact the article’s interpretive claims
B. Abstract (500 words maximum) as a Microsoft Word document outlining the appearance/format of the digital tool(s) and explaining how the author plans to present the article and tool within the NCAW framework (technologies used, layout, etc.). Also provide link(s) from existing digital project(s) that resemble your proposed project functionally, aesthetically, or in the technologies used, followed by several sentences describing which elements of that project will differ from/emulate your proposed digital tool
C. Budget (1 page maximum)
D. CV

If interested contributors have an idea for a digital art history project but would like to discuss it with the editors first, we would be happy to talk with you about your ideas in advance of the deadline. Please contact Carey Gibbons, Digital Art History Editor, at dah_editor@19thc-artworldwide.org.

The Yale Center for British Art seeks a Head of Study Room to steward the public operations of the museum’s Study Room, which provides access to its collections of prints, drawings, photographs, rare books, manuscripts, and archives. Reporting to the Deputy Director for Research, the Head of Study Room provides leadership and direction for a broad range of services and programs that support and expand the use of the Center’s collections by a wide range of audiences, including faculty and students from area colleges and universities, the international scholarly community, and the general public. The Head of Study Room must have a proven knowledge of the medium of paper, inclusive of care, display, handling, housing, storage, and study. The postholder must also have a strong commitment to public service and audience development. The postholder will be responsible for creating a welcoming environment for all audiences and must demonstrate a proven ability to interact effectively and productively with diverse individuals and groups. The postholder will provide vision for activating the Study Room as a dynamic hub for collections research, outreach, and community engagement. The Head of Study Room is encouraged to envision a Study Room that is fully integrated into all of the museum’s functions and that serves both academic and non-academic communities.

The Head of Study Room is responsible for managing remote and in-person reference services and serves as the primary point of contact for inquiries about the Center’s archival, drawing, manuscript, photograph, print, and rare book collections, ranging from research requests to class visits. The postholder collaborates with the Center’s curatorial, education, and research departments to support and promote an active teaching and engagement program, including course-related activities. The Head of Study Room also administers and optimizes technology, such as Aeon and TMS, to enhance Study Room functions, and tracks and reports Study Room statistics. The postholder will also manage the Center’s Collections Seminar Room as an extension of the Study Room for small classes and events.

The Head of Study Room manages the staff members as they operate the Study Room and fosters a creative, collaborative, and team-oriented work environment. The postholder works with the Center’s curators and archivists to prioritize the collections-related work that the Study Room staff will complete, such as cataloging, inventorying, organizing, and rehousing of collections. The Head of Study Room also coordinates the work of Study Room staff in these areas.

Full details and key responsibilities can be found via External Link below.

To apply for the position of Yale Center for British Art, Head of Study Room (STARS requisition number: 72315BR), please submit an online application through STARS.

The Museum of Modern Art is currently accepting applications for a Department Assistant in the Department of Drawings and Prints. Reporting to the Department Manager, the Department Assistant performs a variety of administrative duties specific to a curatorial department. Serves as general administrative assistant to the department and to department-related projects.

Additional responsibilities:
-Collaborates with department on a variety of tasks.
-Serves as general administrative assistant to the department and to department-related projects.
-Performs departmental tasks, including answering phones, sorting mail, responding to inquiries, ordering supplies, etc.
-Composes correspondence for senior department staff (thank-you notes, replies to artists’ submissions, etc.).
-Processes invoices and travel and expense reports.
-Maintains departmental files.
-Maintains general orderliness and tidiness of department library, common spaces, study center, and supply closet.
-Maintains inventory of paper for faxes and printers.
-Gathers data from various sources for use by supervisor or relevant staff, including collection database, library catalog, Internet research, etc.
-Assembles and coordinates material for departmental or acquisitions presentations.
-Provides support for all patron-group meetings.
-Performs any other duties reasonably related to the functions described above.

Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree at least four administrative experience relevant to the position or equivalent. Background in art history and demonstrated interest in the museum profession preferred.
Excellent communication and organization skills.
Ability to take direction and work as part of a team.
Pleasant phone manner.
Must exercise good judgement and discretion.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, Adobe Photoshop, Internet research, and other standard office procedures and equipment.
Must exercise good judgment and discretion.
Proficiency with languages in addition to English (French, German, Portuguese, or Spanish) are a plus.
Fully vaccinated with a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and/or the World Health Organization authorized vaccine (or approved for an exemption as a reasonable accommodation due to a qualified disability or sincerely held religious belief or other legal basis).

Application instructions: To apply, please visit external link. Applicants should submit a resume and a statement of interest.

The Museum of Modern Art is currently accepting applications for a Curatorial Assistant in its Department of Drawings and Prints to assist the Department’s curatorial staff in all areas of their responsibilities, including research for exhibitions and publications, administrative work in the context of curatorial functions such as acquisitions, exhibitions, collections records, bibliographic and biographical records and files, loans, and general curatorial inquiries.

Additional responsibilities include:
-Assists curators in all facets of exhibition organization, including research on subjects such as artists, periods, styles, etc., on specific works, on locations of works, on photograph sources, etc.; assistance with arranging loans; catalogue preparation; preparation of checklists including compiling, typing, data entry, and data management; 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.
-Performs work in relation to care of the collection and expedites arrangements for custodial, registration, and preparation work as required by the curators in the maintenance of the collection in gallery, study and storage areas.
-Conducts daily inspection of the works on view in temporary exhibitions and assists with follow-up arrangements, if necessary in the event of damage, deterioration, etc. Answers inquiries and conducts some gallery tours as necessary for visitors, etc.
-Researches and catalogues the Museum Collection under senior staff supervision and answers related inquiries from the public and scholars.
-Performs any other duties reasonably related to the functions described above.

Requirements:
Minimum of a master’s degree in art history required with a particular expertise/exposure to art from the early Modern period (late 19th/early 20th century).
Familiarity with a works on paper (prints and drawings).
Reading knowledge and verbal fluency or near-fluency in German strongly preferred.
Prior curatorial experience required.
Superior research and writing skills required.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Superior communication skills and diplomacy.
Proficiency with TMS, MS Word, Excel and other standard office procedures and equipment.
Fully vaccinated with a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and/or the World Health Organization authorized vaccine (or approved for an exemption as a reasonable accommodation due to a qualified disability or sincerely held religious belief or other legal basis).

Application instructions: To apply, please visit external link. Applicants should submit a resume and a statement of interest.