Curatorial Associate

Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES

Curatorial support: Under the direction of the chair, assists and participates in the development, organization, and implementation of exhibitions, rotations, reinstallations, and projects as assigned.* May serve as curatorial point-person on exhibitions and special projects. Supports the preparation of materials for advisory committee meetings.

Research: Assists with research for exhibitions, loans, acquisitions, and gifts.* May be asked to investigate ownership, publication, and exhibition histories for objects in the permanent collection and to write acquisition justifications, interpretive content, and exhibition-related materials. Conducts art historical and art market research about and related to objects in the permanent collection, loans, and potential acquisitions.

Collection database and website support: Following the guidance of the department’s collection manager, participates in efforts to maintain object records and files, update records and files with comprehensive information, and publish records online.

Stewardship: Supports departmental relationships with galleries, dealers, collectors, lenders, donors, peers, and committee members. Assists with related fundraising activities as directed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer; must be able to remain in a stationary position 90% of the time.
• Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine and printer.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, ability to adjust focus, and the ability to sustain prolonged visual concentration.
• Occasionally handles art.