San Antonio Museum of Art
Marie and Hugh Halff Jr. Curator of American Art Job at San Antonio Museum of Ar
San Antonio Museum of Art, San Antonio, TX, United States, 78215
Title: Marie and Hugh Halff Jr. Curator of American Art
Department: Curatorial Reports To: Chief Curator
Job Type: Full-Time | Salary | Exempt
Pay: $67,500-$87,500, Commensurate with Experience
San Antonio Museum of Art
San Antonio, TX
The San Antonio Museum of Art seeks a dynamic and engaging individual as the next Marie and Hugh Halff Jr. Curator of American Art. Reporting to the Chief Curator, the Halff Curator oversees SAMA's collection of American Art, which includes more than 1,500 works that represent major artists and developments in the United States from the late 18th to early 20th century, primarily in painting, decorative arts, works on paper and photography. The Halff Curator also has curatorial responsibility for the Museum's European Art collection, including the celebrated Rowan Collection of Irish silver. The position is offered at open rank, and candidates at all stages of their careers are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Qualifications:
Physical requirements:
The physical requirements of the position described here are representative of those that must
be met by an employee to perform successfully.
The position's curatorial rank and title are open and will be determined based on the successful applicant's experience and qualifications. The San Antonio Museum of Art offers a competitive benefits package.
About the San Antonio Museum of Art:
The San Antonio Museum of Art serves as a forum to explore and connect with art that spans the world's geographies, artistic periods, genres, and cultures. Its collection contains nearly 30,000 works representing 5,000 years of history and is particularly strong in arts of the Americas; ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman art; Asian art; and contemporary art.
San Antonio is the nation's seventh-largest city and is consistently listed as one of its fastest- growing. The Museum is housed in the historic Lone Star Brewery on the Museum Reach of San Antonio's River Walk and is committed to promoting the rich cultural heritage and life of the city. It hosts hundreds of events and public programs each year, including concerts, performances, tours, lectures, symposia, and interactive experiences. As an active civic leader, the Museum is dedicated to enriching the cultural life of the city and the region, and to supporting its creative community.
EEO Statement:
San Antonio Museum of Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this job posting describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role.
SAMA is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Department: Curatorial Reports To: Chief Curator
Job Type: Full-Time | Salary | Exempt
Pay: $67,500-$87,500, Commensurate with Experience
San Antonio Museum of Art
San Antonio, TX
The San Antonio Museum of Art seeks a dynamic and engaging individual as the next Marie and Hugh Halff Jr. Curator of American Art. Reporting to the Chief Curator, the Halff Curator oversees SAMA's collection of American Art, which includes more than 1,500 works that represent major artists and developments in the United States from the late 18th to early 20th century, primarily in painting, decorative arts, works on paper and photography. The Halff Curator also has curatorial responsibility for the Museum's European Art collection, including the celebrated Rowan Collection of Irish silver. The position is offered at open rank, and candidates at all stages of their careers are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Oversees the proper care, conservation, installation and maintenance of the collections of American and European Art
- Works closely with the Director and Chief Curator to shape the overall vision for the American and European Art collections, including developing and implementing a comprehensive, strategic and long-range collection plan that is informed by institutional and community history and goals
- Enhances the collection by seeking, researching and presenting for approval acquisitions
- and loans
- Conducts collection-based research, including provenance research, and undertakes
- collection-related publications
- Collaborates with the Director, Chief Curator and Curatorial department to develop and implement a strategic and balanced exhibitions program and to develop innovative approaches to permanent collection installations
- Collaborates with colleagues across the Curatorial department to present an expansive narrative of American and European art and to draw connections with other areas of the Museum's permanent collection.
- Collaborates with the Collections and Exhibits Departments to maintain and digitize records on works in the permanent collection; to assess conservation needs and coordinate collection management solutions; to assess loan requests; to implement exhibitions and installations; and to facilitate access to the collection for external scholars and students as requested
- Collaborates with the Development department in fundraising and cultivation efforts for the support of the permanent collection, exhibitions, and other programs
- Collaborates with the Education department to develop and implement public programs, activities, and events that are exhibition and collection-based and to provide docent training
- Collaborates with the Marketing department to produce high-quality content that
- represents the American and European Art collections
- Collaborates with the Chief Curator and Finance department to develop and oversee
- project budgets
- Represents SAMA to the public, including engaging with Board members, donors,
- stakeholders, government officials and community members
- Fosters communication and partnerships with community organizations and institutions
- Develops and maintains strong relationships with other museum professionals, colleagues and dealers
- Travels nationally and internationally for research and professional development
- Lectures, publishes, and participates in conferences that advance research in field of expertise and the mission and reputation of the San Antonio Museum of Art
- Supervises and/or mentors other staff (interns, postdoctoral fellows, curatorial
- assistants, assistant curators, etc.) as appropriate
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Passion for art and commitment to excellence and best museum practices
- Commitment to being a professional representative of SAMA at all times
- Collaborator, creative problem-solver, and strategic thinker
- Commitment to creating a team-building atmosphere in which productive and respectful conversations and collaborations can be realized
- Exceptional organizational and management skills and attention to detail
- Committed to adaptability and flexibility in short- and long-term tasks and projects
- Strong art historical research skills; familiarity with emerging approaches as well as established practices and standards
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively to a variety of internal and external audiences, including specialists and the general public
- Competent with collection management and digital asset management tools
Qualifications:
- 7-10 years of curatorial experience at an accredited arts institution
- M.A. in Art History, American Studies, or a related field; Ph.D. strongly preferred
Physical requirements:
The physical requirements of the position described here are representative of those that must
be met by an employee to perform successfully.
- Working onsite at a desk in a renovated historic building on a 12+ acre campus.
- Standing, walking, bending, climbing, stooping, and lifting up to 20 lb
The position's curatorial rank and title are open and will be determined based on the successful applicant's experience and qualifications. The San Antonio Museum of Art offers a competitive benefits package.
About the San Antonio Museum of Art:
The San Antonio Museum of Art serves as a forum to explore and connect with art that spans the world's geographies, artistic periods, genres, and cultures. Its collection contains nearly 30,000 works representing 5,000 years of history and is particularly strong in arts of the Americas; ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman art; Asian art; and contemporary art.
San Antonio is the nation's seventh-largest city and is consistently listed as one of its fastest- growing. The Museum is housed in the historic Lone Star Brewery on the Museum Reach of San Antonio's River Walk and is committed to promoting the rich cultural heritage and life of the city. It hosts hundreds of events and public programs each year, including concerts, performances, tours, lectures, symposia, and interactive experiences. As an active civic leader, the Museum is dedicated to enriching the cultural life of the city and the region, and to supporting its creative community.
EEO Statement:
San Antonio Museum of Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this job posting describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role.
SAMA is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.