Association of Academic Museums & Galleries.
Curator-in-Residence: University of Maryland Art Gallery at College Park
Association of Academic Museums & Galleries., Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Curator-in-Residence: University of Maryland Art Gallery at College Park
The University of Maryland Art Gallery at College Park is now accepting applications for its first Curator-in-Residence program. Starting in July 2017, the successful candidate will participate in a one-year residency in which they will originate and present two exhibitions and related public programs. The Curator-in-Residence will work closely with the Executive Director of the David C. Driskell Center at the University of Maryland as well as the Assistant Director of The University of Maryland Art Gallery.The University of Maryland Art Gallery is pleased to launch its first Curator-in-Residence program with the main objective of engaging an experienced curator with The University of Maryland Art Gallery and the community it serves. The successful candidate will curate innovative exhibitions and assist The University of Maryland Art Gallery with developing programs that promote greater accessibility to both the university community and the general public. The Curator-in-Residence will serve as a professional resource for students, local artists, and arts professionals, both at the University of Maryland and in the local communities of Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, and must have a keen interest in understanding and working with university students and artists.The Curator-in-Residence’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Curate two exhibitions of diverse mediums of professionally high-profile contemporary artistsProvide content (e.g. checklist, introduction) for catalogues, brochures, press releases, and all related publicity material, etc., as well as prepare didactic text for exhibitionsWrite essays when required for individual exhibition publicationsSuggest and assist with selecting speakers for guest lectures, gallery tours, artist residencies, etc.Present a curator talk, at least one per exhibitionOrganize a two-hour seminar in curatorial practices and studies for undergraduate and graduate students, one per semesterWrite one or two critiques and reviews about a local art exhibition for publication in local, regional, and/or national platformMake recommendations for future gallery programming and assist with identifying a potential Curator-in-Residence for the following yearMinimum required qualifications:An MFA or MA in Art History, Museum Studies, or another relevant related fieldDemonstrated knowledge of a particular historical period, preferably modern and contemporary artExcellent verbal and written communications skills are essentialCreative individual with the capacity to take initiative, work well independently as well as with a team, and adjust easily to an ever-changing, demanding, arts organizationMinimum of five years’ experience as curator in an academic museum, non-profit or similar settingProven records of publicationsTeaching experience is preferredThe Curator-in-Residence is a part-time, outside consultant position; his/her presence at the University is required for nine visits, four days each, over the one-year period. Payment as an outside consultant will be provided monthly, at $2,200 each month (total $26,400 for twelve months), based on completion of the tasks required. The Curator-in-Residence will be involved in all curatorial aspects during the residency and will have full administrative support from the The University of Maryland Art Gallery, the David C. Driskell Center, and the University of Maryland.Application Requirements:A one-page cover letter outlining curatorial interests, professional experience, and what you hope to accomplish in a twelve-month residency at The University of Maryland Art GalleryFive JPEGS of previous exhibitions and public events organized by the applicantOne academic or critical writing sampleOne didactic writing sample for “general” audienceContact information for three professional references
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The University of Maryland Art Gallery at College Park is now accepting applications for its first Curator-in-Residence program. Starting in July 2017, the successful candidate will participate in a one-year residency in which they will originate and present two exhibitions and related public programs. The Curator-in-Residence will work closely with the Executive Director of the David C. Driskell Center at the University of Maryland as well as the Assistant Director of The University of Maryland Art Gallery.The University of Maryland Art Gallery is pleased to launch its first Curator-in-Residence program with the main objective of engaging an experienced curator with The University of Maryland Art Gallery and the community it serves. The successful candidate will curate innovative exhibitions and assist The University of Maryland Art Gallery with developing programs that promote greater accessibility to both the university community and the general public. The Curator-in-Residence will serve as a professional resource for students, local artists, and arts professionals, both at the University of Maryland and in the local communities of Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, and must have a keen interest in understanding and working with university students and artists.The Curator-in-Residence’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Curate two exhibitions of diverse mediums of professionally high-profile contemporary artistsProvide content (e.g. checklist, introduction) for catalogues, brochures, press releases, and all related publicity material, etc., as well as prepare didactic text for exhibitionsWrite essays when required for individual exhibition publicationsSuggest and assist with selecting speakers for guest lectures, gallery tours, artist residencies, etc.Present a curator talk, at least one per exhibitionOrganize a two-hour seminar in curatorial practices and studies for undergraduate and graduate students, one per semesterWrite one or two critiques and reviews about a local art exhibition for publication in local, regional, and/or national platformMake recommendations for future gallery programming and assist with identifying a potential Curator-in-Residence for the following yearMinimum required qualifications:An MFA or MA in Art History, Museum Studies, or another relevant related fieldDemonstrated knowledge of a particular historical period, preferably modern and contemporary artExcellent verbal and written communications skills are essentialCreative individual with the capacity to take initiative, work well independently as well as with a team, and adjust easily to an ever-changing, demanding, arts organizationMinimum of five years’ experience as curator in an academic museum, non-profit or similar settingProven records of publicationsTeaching experience is preferredThe Curator-in-Residence is a part-time, outside consultant position; his/her presence at the University is required for nine visits, four days each, over the one-year period. Payment as an outside consultant will be provided monthly, at $2,200 each month (total $26,400 for twelve months), based on completion of the tasks required. The Curator-in-Residence will be involved in all curatorial aspects during the residency and will have full administrative support from the The University of Maryland Art Gallery, the David C. Driskell Center, and the University of Maryland.Application Requirements:A one-page cover letter outlining curatorial interests, professional experience, and what you hope to accomplish in a twelve-month residency at The University of Maryland Art GalleryFive JPEGS of previous exhibitions and public events organized by the applicantOne academic or critical writing sampleOne didactic writing sample for “general” audienceContact information for three professional references
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