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Association of Academic Museums & Galleries.

Executive Director – American Visionary Art Museum

Association of Academic Museums & Galleries., Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276


Executive Director – American Visionary Art Museum

Renowned globally as an extraordinary cultural institution, the American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) is uniquely dedicated to interdisciplinarity and features visionaries of all sorts. Located on an architecturally award-winning 1.1-acre campus overlooking Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, AVAM plays a vital role in the cultural landscape of the city, acting as a symbol of the city’s eclectic spirit and a hub for creativity.The OpportunityThe American Visionary Art Museum seeks a dynamic leader to partner with board, staff, and constituents to envision and build the next chapter for this extraordinary museum dedicated to visionaries of all sorts. The Executive Director will oversee a talented and committed team responsible for developing outstanding exhibitions, education, and creative placemaking programs. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will provide leadership to ensure that AVAM continues to evolve its strong reputation; drive public and private support; and leverage the Museum’s strong social justice vision to engage new champions and partners.Main ResponsibilitiesOrganizational Leadership

Develop and implement AVAM’s strategic vision and plan with board and staff to ensure mission advancement and organizational growth.Strengthen team and organizational culture, working with board and staff to recruit, retain, and invest in people.Oversee museum operations, including support of exhibition planning and collections care.

Finances and Fundraising

Lead and execute AVAM’s fundraising strategy, including raising money from major gifts.Diversify revenue streams by building and maintaining strong relationships with key constituents.Manage AVAM’s financial health through budget oversight and financial operations management.

Brand Reputation and Community Relationships

Engage and steward relationships with supporters, partners, and key allies.Drive awareness of AVAM through strategic marketing and public engagement.

Candidate ProfileTop candidates will possess an energetic and entrepreneurial leadership style with a passion for the interdisciplinarity of the arts as well as strong managerial experience. Candidates will have an abiding interest in art and creative expression, self-taught and intuitive artistry, and social impact. This leader should be creative in their approach to museums and be considered by their peers to be a credible, well-regarded colleague.Education:

Background in art, museum education, arts management, business administration, or another relevant field is preferred. Top candidates will possess at least ten years of progressively responsible experience in a museum or related educational/cultural organization, with at least five years at a senior managerial level.Compensation & BenefitsSalary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The target starting salary range for this role is $180,000 to $225,000.ContactKoya Partners, the executive search firm that specializes in mission-driven search, has been exclusively retained for this engagement. To express interest in this role please submit your materials

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or email Naree and Stephen directly at nviner@koyapartners.com and smilbauer@koyapartners.com.

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