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Job: Curatorial Assistant, Contemporary Art, BRIC

nospam@example.com (Sofia Landström) — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:18:35 +0000

Curatorial Assistant, Contemporary Art, BRIC
Deadline: Accepts proposals until a suitable hire is found

BRIC is a multi-disciplinary non-profit dedicated to presenting art and media programs that reflect Brooklyn’s creativity and diversity. BRIC also provides resources to launch, nurture, and showcase artists and media makers. All of BRIC’s offerings are free or low cost, to advance access to and understanding of arts and media. Each year, upwards of one million people in Brooklyn and citywide are served through BRIC’s programs. Learn more at BRICartsmedia.org.

BRIC’s contemporary art programs aim to increase the visibility and accessibility of contemporary art while bridging the gap between the art world and global culture in Brooklyn through exhibitions, public events and an innovative arts education program led in schools around the borough.

The gallery presents several exhibitions each season, primarily thematic exhibitions focusing on Brooklyn-affiliated emerging and mid-career artists. They exhibit art work of widely varying media, from paintings and photographs to site-specific installations, videos and projections, and complex multi-media projects. They work closely with staff in BRIC’s Education program in hosting class visits and mounting an annual student exhibition each spring, and with the Community Media and Performing Arts programs in administering a wide range of cross-disciplinary programming.

In October 2013, BRIC will open BRIC Arts Media House, a major new cultural venue in downtown Brooklyn. BRIC House will include a 3,000 square-foot gallery that will be the anchor contemporary art space in the downtown Brooklyn cultural district. The opening of the facility is anticipated for October 2013. This position will begin in late summer 2013.

Purpose of Position: The Curatorial Assistant reports to the Director of Contemporary Art and plays a key role in the operation of the Contemporary Art program, with a focus on curatorial duties.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Undertakes administrative tasks related to the planning and production of exhibitions including drafting loan letters and forms, maintaining databases on artists and art works, and developing and maintaining exhibition checklists.
- Acts as a prime liaison with artists throughout the exhibition process. Works closely with Director and Gallery Manager in coordinating varied aspects of the planning of each exhibition and of programs.
- Conducts research for future exhibitions in development including research on potential exhibition artists, creating PowerPoint presentations and other presentations of artists’ images and projects, and researching publications and online sources.
- Writes artist biographies and texts for exhibition catalogues and brochures; coordinates the development of catalogues and other exhibition publications with marketing staff; and prepares texts for wall panels and object labels.
- Coordinates 2 annual artist opportunity programs: the Emerging Curator Program, which provides curators with the opportunity to present an exhibition in our Project Room; and with members of BRIC’s Community Media program, the Media Arts Fellowship, which provides artists with training and facility use at BRIC’s Media Center.
- Oversees administrative work for the Contemporary Art program including ordering supplies, invoice processing, expense tracking, and maintaining the scheduling calendar
- Opportunity to participate in the curatorial process through the research and selection of work for the Video program, Project Room, and spaces around BRIC House.
- Assists with duties related to an annual fundraising Gala, including assistance with recruiting artists for live and silent auctions, and writing the auction catalogue produced for the event.
- Maintain digital and paper files related to exhibitions and programs.
- Oversees the work of curatorial interns.

Education/Experience
- Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History or Curatorial Studies.
- Minimum two-years of experience in museum or art gallery.

Skills Required
- A passion for contemporary art; strong knowledge of recent art history, and knowledge of the New York art scene.
- Excellent written and oral skills; strong basic copy editing skills.
- Strong skills in word processing, spreadsheet, database, basic Adobe.
- Highly accurate, detail oriented, and organized. Ability to work effectively on multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- An enthusiastic team player with good interpersonal skills. Will work closely with other Contemporary Art staff and with staff throughout the organization.

Compensation & Schedule
Salary is $33,000 + full benefits package. Some evening work required.

How to Apply
Email jobs@BRICartsmedia.org with subject line: Curatorial Assistant. Please write a brief cover letter in the body of the email and attach resume. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Further information: http://bricartsmedia.org/about/jobs-and-internships#curatorial-assistant

Opportunity: CIMAM Travel Grant Program

nospam@example.com (Michelle Kasprzak) — Thu, 23 May 2013 09:40:22 +0000

CIMAM Travel Grant Program
Open call to professionals residing in Latin America to apply to Travel Grants funded by Fundación Cisneros/Colección Patricia Phelps de Cisneros and to professionals residing in Emerging Market and Developing Economies to apply to Travel Fellowships supported by a grant provided by the Getty Foundation to attend CIMAM’s 2013 Annual Conference, New Dynamics in Museums: Curator, Artwork, Public, Governance that will be held in Rio de Janeiro, 12–14 August 2013.

Deadline to submit applications – 10 June 2013 00:00 GMT

Further information on eligibility, purpose of the grant and regarding CIMAM’s 2013 Annual Conference program visit www.cimam.org
→ Apply here

Curating.info Conversations: Sofia Landström interviews Antonella Croci and Federico Florian

nospam@example.com (Sofia Landström) — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:01:57 +0000

Curating.info's Sofia Landström interviews Antonella Croci and Federico Florian – winners of the Musée Imaginaire Concours, hosted by Curating.info and KAPSUL.

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Opportunity:Contemporary Art Society; Project 03

nospam@example.com (Sofia Landström) — Tue, 21 May 2013 06:55:27 +0000

PROJECT 03 Curator Brief
Deadline: 24 May, 2013, 5pm

Introduction/aims

The Contemporary Art Society is seeking to appoint an early – career independent curator to produce an exhibition in the Contemporary Art Society ’s office space at 59 Central Street, London.

The Contemporary Art Society hosts a quarterly programme of exhibitions as part of our PROJECTS series, which showcases emerging artists drawn from our Artist Membership as well as selected guest artists. The exhibitions are curated by collectors, curators and other practitioners from the organisation’s wider networks. Designed to act as a platform for new artistic and curatorial talent and to bring the diverse strands of our networks together in the presentation of dynamic and playful interventions, PROJECTS aims to complement the work of the Contemporary Art Society to bring the work of new, critically engaged artists to a wider audience.

This is an excellent opportunity for an independent curator at the beginning of their career to put together a smaller – scale exhibition for our characterful offices. The curator should have no more than 5 years of experience in the field.

About the Contemporary Art Society

Encouraging an appreciation and understanding of contemporary art by a wide audience and donating works by important and new artists to museums and public galleries across the UK.

The Contemporary Art Society is a national charity that encourages an appreciation and understanding of contemporary art in the UK. With the help of our members and supporters we raise funds to purchase works by new artists which we give to museums and public galleries where they are enjoyed by a national audience; we broker significant and rare works of art by important artists of the twentieth century for public collections through our networks of patrons and private collectors; we establish relationships to commission artworks and promote contemporary art in public spaces; and we devise programmes of displays, artist talks and educational events. Since 1910 we have donated over 8,000 works to museums and public galleries – from Bacon, Freud, Hepworth and Moore in their day through to the influential artists of our own times – championing new talent, supporting curators, and encouraging philanthropy and collecting in the UK.

Curator’s Responsibilities

The successful curator will be expected to deliver three key components:

An exhibition of contemporary art work by an artist or artists chosen from the Contemporary Art Society Artist Membership and – if desired – supplemented by emerging artists whose work is attracting critical interest and acclaim nationally and internationally. The curator should be responsible for transport of works to and from the Contemporary Art Society and installation and de – installation of the exhibition.
A short text about the exhibition and list of works.
An event to take place on the night of the opening. For example, an artist talk, an ‘in – conversation’, a performance or screening, as appropriate. This event can be developed with the Contemporary Art Society and will be marketed through our networks.

Contemporary Art Society’s Responsibilities.

Promotion and marketing of the exhibition and opening event through our networks
Exhibition and event profile on our website
Staffing at opening and invigilation of exhibition throughout
The Contemporary Art Society will have final sign off on the exhibition proposal

Timeline

Below is a draft project timeline:
Call for applications: 14 May 2013
Applications to be submitted by: 24 May 2013, 5pm
Appointment: 28 May 2013
PROJECT development period: 28 May – 1 July 2013
Exhibition Proposal final sign off: 22 June 2013
Full exhibition text and list of works to be delivered: 1 July 2013 (tbc)
Delivery of works from: 1 July 2013
Installation of exhibition: 1 – 3 July 2013
Exhibition and event opening: 4 July 2013
Exhibition runs: 4 July – 27 September 2013
De – installation: 2 8 September – 30 September 2013
Transport of works from: 28 September 2013

Curator’s Fee

The Contemporary Art Society is happy to offer a curators fee of £500 and a further curatorial budget of £1,000 which should cover :

travel and expenses connected to the research and development stage of the exhibition
production of works as appropriate
transport of works to and from the Contemporary Art Society
installation and de – installation of the exhibition
any other materials and equipment as required
travel of artists to the exhibition and event opening as appropriate
speakers fees connected to opening event
drinks on the evening of the opening
photographic documentation of the exhibition installation
Any costs related to care of the work over the duration of the PROJECT

Application Process

Applicants will be required to submit the following by email to Sarah Page, Membership Programmes Manager at sarah@contemporaryartsociety.org
The email should be no more than 8MB and contain:

A CV detailing relevant experience and qualifications
A proposal of no more than one A4 page that details the intended approach to this project.
An illustrated list of proposed artists (and / or works) .
An estimated budget

Selection Process

The selection of the successful curator will be the responsibility of a subcommittee comprised of Contemporary Art Society staff .
The successful applicant will receive notification from the Contemporary Art Society by 28 May 2013. A contract will be negotiated immediately following notification.

Further Information

We have a drop box of containing a floor plan and a selection of images of the space.
For this or for any further information, please contact Sarah Page, Membership Programme Manager on 020 7017 8401 or sarah@contemporaryartsociety.org

Contemporary Art Society
59 Central Street
London EC1V 3AF
Further information: http://contemporaryartsociety.org/public-programme-at-central-street/projects-upper-level-

Job: Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art, Cleveland Museum of Art

nospam@example.com (Sofia Landström) — Thu, 16 May 2013 07:59:51 +0000

Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art, The Cleveland Museum of Art
Deadline: June 28, 2013

The Cleveland Museum of Art was founded in 1913 “for the benefit of all the people forever.” 1 We strive to help the broadest possible audience understand and engage with the world’s great art while honoring the highest aesthetic, intellectual, and professional standards. They are proud to be one of the world’s most distinguished comprehensive art museums and one of northeastern Ohio’s principal civic and cultural institutions.

The museum’s Contemporary Art department seeks applications for the position of Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art. Working under the direction of the Associate Curator of Contemporary Art, the individual who is appointed to this position will assist in the stewardship, programming and development of the museum’s important holdings in this field. Candidates should possess a broad familiarity with the art of the 20th and 21st centuries, with a focus on the period from 1960 to the present day, a demonstrated knowledge of museum practices, excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, a commitment to exhibitions, collector cultivation, and a willingness to serve diverse public constituencies.

Responsibilities:
Include the interpretation and presentation of the collection; the development and coordination of special exhibitions and programs; research and publication on the collection; assisting with acquisitions; educational programming; and donor relations. PhD or M.A. in Art History or related discipline preferred. Candidates must have a minimum of three years relevant experience in the field.

Applications, including a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, writing sample, and names of three references, should be submitted by June 28, 2013.

Further information: http://www.clevelandart.org/about/employment/assisstant-curator-contemporary-art

Opportunity: Linda Wyatt Gruber '66 Curatorial Fellowship in Photography

nospam@example.com (Sofia Landström) — Tue, 14 May 2013 09:19:21 +0000

Linda Wyatt Gruber '66 Curatorial Fellowship in Photography at The Davis Museum at Wellesley College
Deadline: 15 June, 2013

The Davis is home to distinguished permanent collections from around the globe; holdings include paintings, sculptures, works on paper, photographs, and decorative objects, from antiquity to the contemporary moment. Dynamic gallery presentations and richly varied temporary exhibitions are designed to engage visitors in looking anew at the visual arts, and enhance the Davis’s role as a vital campus resource for cross-disciplinary teaching and study.

Job Description
The Davis Museum at Wellesley College seeks applications for the inaugural Linda Wyatt Gruber ’66 Curatorial Fellowship in Photography. The Gruber Fellowship is a new and dynamic opportunity for emerging curators focused on the realm of photography, and offers an outstanding 2-year curatorial appoint to a recent PhD in Art History and or an allied field with specialization in the history of photography. The successful appointee will mine an aspect of the Davis photography holdings to produce an exhibition at the Museum.

The Gruber Fellowship will be awarded to a candidate with exceptional credentials and promise, and who produces an outstanding proposal for an exhibition rooted in the Davis collections.
Start date: September 3, 2013

Job Requirements

Applicants must have received the PhD with a focus on photography within 3 years prior to application deadline. Important criteria for appointment are evidence of outstanding scholarship and expertise in the history of photography, including its materials and processes, from its mid-19th century invention to contemporary explorations; strong commitment to curatorial practice and museum work; and willingness to be a collegial member of the Davis Museum staff and the larger community at Wellesley College

Application

In addition to a professional cover letter, CV and the standard Wellesley College/ HR on-line application form, candidates will have to submit a research and exhibition proposal. The proposal must magnify new aspects of the Davis photography holdings and include a narrative exhibition summary. This will be assessed based on the quality of the proposal for an exhibition project rooted in the Davis photography collections.

The Davis collections are accessible via the website at;
Further information: https://www.davismuseum.wellesley.edu

Job: Artistic Director, the Botín Centre

nospam@example.com (Sofia Landström) — Tue, 14 May 2013 09:12:36 +0000

Artistic Director, the Botín Centre
Deadline: 27 May, 2013

The Botín Centre, a major new art centre in Santander, designed for the Botín Foundation by the world-renowned architect, Renzo Piano, is seeking to appoint an internationally recognised contemporary art curator as its first Artistic Director. The new Centre which will open to the public in summer 2014, builds on the cultural and educational work of the Foundation over many years, aims to become a world leader in the potential of art and culture to boost creativity and bring economic and social development to the region of Cantabria.

Reporting to the Executive Director and working with the Art Advisory Committee, chaired by Vicente Todoli, former Director, Tate Modern, the Artistic Director will develop and deliver an exciting and enlarged visual arts programme which will bring to Santander a programme of international quality, in keeping with the mission and purpose of the Botín Foundation.

In meeting the requirements of the role, the Artistic Director will have :

• a track record of producing excellent exhibitions and programmes

• experience of working as a senior curator in one or more internationally renowned museums

• a good academic record

• written and oral fluency in Spanish and English.

They will be team players, excited to work with the Executive Director, the Art Operations Director and the rest of the team in the delivery of an arts programme to inspire and delight audiences in Santander and beyond.
For more information or to receive an application pack, please contact Liz Amos or Mary Deegan of Liz Amos Associates on +44 (0)20 7884 9201 or at liz.amos@lizamosassociates.com or mary.deegan@lizamosassociates.com

Further information: http://www.fundacionbotin.org/artistic-director-for-the-botin-centre_fundacion-botin-sala-de-prensa_botin-centre-7958226778866825.htm

Pick 'N Mix #67

nospam@example.com (Mikhel Proulx) — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:52:01 +0000

- Where Scotland's cultural leaders are raising the economic argument for arts funding, Tiffany Jenkins charges a "philistine approach that misses the value and point of culture."

- The Globe and Mail has published a great overview of idiosyncratic collector/curator Ydessa Hendeles, whose Art Foundation has closed after 25 years

- Artist Nicholas O’Brien and Ian Aleksander Adams (among others) have entered into a useful—if heated—discussion on Facebook regarding “cultural programming by using tumblr.” in response to Internet Archive's open call for “tumblr residencies.”

- New York's Center for Curatorial Leadership is expanding their programme after a $4 million boost.

- The Vancouver Art Gallery, along with other North American museums, is "Bulldozing great architecture in the name of housing great art."

Opportunity: VAA Nida Art Colony call for residency applications, curatorial proposals and a trainee

nospam@example.com (Sofia Landström) — Wed, 08 May 2013 10:13:46 +0000

VVAA Nida Art Colony, Call for residency
Deadline for all the applications: June 15, 2013

Together with the spring the main annual NAC event INTER-FORMAT SYMPOSIUM: On Critical Tourism, Site-specificity and Post-romantic Condition is approaching (May 16-19 2013, Nida). It is hosting together more than 40 art professionals (artists, curators, researchers) and is a part of the project On Hosting and Displacing co-organised by Nida Art Colony (LT) and Ecole Cantonale d’Art du Valais (Sierre, CH) and partly supported by Pro Helvetia – Swiss Arts Council. More about the program me here.

Nida Art Colony (NAC) welcomes proposals from artists, designers, architects, curators, and art researchers for its upcoming residencies on the Baltic Sea coast in the Curonian Spit National Park, Lithuania.

Location and Facilities
NAC is located in a remote and beautifully distinct landscape next to the resort town of Nida. The residency is most appropriate for those artists who are seeking time for experiments and research, value the creative process and a big studio or open-air space as well as for those who love coincidences and the chance to meet artists from all over the world. Parallel to the residency programme, the Colony building also hosts student workshops and international art projects for shorter periods of time.

The Colony provides the necessary living and social conditions to ensure a comfortable environment for the five artists-in-residence. Each of the five residencies is set out on two floors with 65 square meters of floor space and features all the necessary facilities. The colony is situated about 600 meters away from the sand dunes, and the beach. More information on activities and facilities can be found on our website and Facebook. To get a sense of Colony life and to see A.I.R. portfolios, please check the Nida Art Colony Log.

Two types of residencies are available: individual and thematic residencies. Please indicate the selected type of residency in the subject line and follow the application guidelines.

Individual Residencies:
Duration: one to four months, between January and May 2014. The recommended duration of a residency is 2 months.
Applicants from all over the world may apply.
Grants: No grants are currently available; selected candidates are issued a letter of support for individual grant-seeking.
Costs: Studio and living space rent is 312 EUR/month, including all taxes, use of equipment, communal spaces and bicycles.

Call for curatorial proposals for thematic residencies in 2014 and 2015

NAC is expanding its practice of curated/thematic residencies and looks for curators who would like to run such a residency project at NAC. Nida artist-in-residence programme aims to foster critical thinking, creativity, innovative ideas and processes, exchange and cooperation of artists. Open-ended process is more important to NAC than the final product, but “soft” results (like artistic research, visible learning/knowledge or new set of mind) are expected. Public presentation of created works is one of the possible results of the project. More info on Nida artist-in-residence programme is available here.

• Timeframe: anytime between February 2014 – December 2015
• Duration of the residency: 1-2 months
• Number of participants: 5-8
• Selection of artists: by invitation or open call

Funding: NAC will fundraise for selected projects from national and international sources. The curator is expected to contribute to the fundraising process.

How to apply: send your proposal with a description of the residency project and preliminary working programme (up to 2 pages) and your CV to info@nidacolony.lt. Experience in running an artist-in-residence programme or being part of such a programme is an asset.

Call for a Trainee
We are looking for interns to work as a) assistant curators, which includes coordination of artist-in-residency and other culture & education programmes and b) visual communication assistants (photo & video documentation and working with our archive). We offer a unique experience and reference letters for your future career, as well as free accommodation at the Colony between January and May 2014. You should stay for four to five months. Please send your CV and a short motivation letter to info@nidacolony.lt. For more information, please visit internships page.

Further information: http://nidacolony.lt/en/news/222-vaa-nida-art-colony-call-for-residency-applications-curatorial-proposals-and-a-trainee

Job: Project Manager, Benrimon Contemporary

nospam@example.com (Sofia Landström) — Fri, 03 May 2013 07:00:36 +0000

Project Manager, Benrimon Contemporary, Los Angeles
Deadline: Accepts proposals until a suitable hire is found

Established in 2010, Benrimon Contemporary’s mission is to represent and support established and mid-career Contemporary artists. The gallery’s artists, such as Simon Patterson and Dimitri Kozyrev, have established careers yet have been overlooked in New York City. While the gallery’s budding artists, like Shay Kun, Trey Speegle and Changha Hwang all live, work and exhibit in New York City. The gallery presents group and solo shows of their roster of artists while additionally producing a few historical exhibitions throughout the year. Benrimon Contemporary carefully curates shows that present innovative ways to explain the continuum of Modern to Contemporary art. The gallery also provides acquisition, management, and consulting services with integrity and professionalism.

Benrimon Contemporary seeks a full-time temporary Project Manager based in Los Angeles. The Project Manager will be the liaison and coordinator on a public art project in LA working for one of its gallery artists. The Project Manager should have experience dealing with architects, engineers, contractors and fabricators as well as managing the production of a large-scale public art project.

A degree in Architecture or Design is preferred, but people with experience dealing with special exhibitions and projects of this nature will be considered.

Please email info@bcontemporary.com with Project Manager in the subject line.

Further information: http://www.bcontemporary.com/

Job: Curator, International Art, Tate Modern

nospam@example.com (Sofia Landström) — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:36:12 +0000

Curator, International Art, Tate Modern
Deadline: 12 May, 2013

Tate Modern’s programme of exhibitions and collection displays provide public access to groundbreaking modern and contemporary art. To ensure the highest standard of content and delivery of this programme, Tate Modern are currently seeking an experienced Curator to play a leading role in their team.

The Curatorial Department, Tate Modern is responsible for the delivery of exhibitions, collection displays, live performances and film programmes, ensuring the highest standard of content and delivery of this programme. It is also responsible for building the modern international aspect of Tate’s collections.

An experienced curator of modern international art, with specialist knowledge of the period 1900- 1965 is required to devise, develop and deliver exhibitions and collection displays, as well as contribute to Tate Modern’s programme including research and propose acquisitions within Tate’s acquisition strategy. The successful candidate will lead and manage project teams, supervise exhibition and collection display development and installation design, contribute texts and editorial supervision to a range of publications, and manage budgets. As a member of the curatorial team at Tate Modern, the post holder will support the senior management team and contribute to the overall vision of Tate.

Research and Development
Within the context of Tate’s research programme and goals, you will:
• Draw upon art historical and curatorial expertise to research and develop existing and new concepts for exhibition and collection display projects.
• Present research and critical thinking about art historical and museological issues as well as Tate’s programme.
• Follow and engage in scholarly debate about modern and contemporary art.
• Maintain and expand expertise in your specialist area(s).
• Contribute to Tate’s overall research programme.
• Increase expertise in specialist areas by visiting exhibitions, researching and writing papers or articles, presenting lectures, attending conferences, etc.

Exhibitions & Collection Displays
Within the context of Tate Modern’s programme, you will:
• Lead, co-ordinate and manage exhibition and display project teams, as required, to ensure smooth delivery of projects. This will involve negotiation of loans and liaison with artists, collectors, public and private institutions, and responsibility for budgets.
• Write informative and scholarly texts for Tate exhibition catalogues; edit exhibition exhibition catalogues.
• Responsibility for establishing and maintaining key schedule dates for projects.
• Responsibility for project budgets; drawing up, managing and monitoring accurate detailed budget estimates for expenditure and income, to obtain best value without comprising high standards of presentation.
• Research existing or new proposals for exhibition and collection display projects.
• Write and present project descriptions for Tate Trustees, Tate Modern Council, funding bodies etc.
• Write accessible gallery wall texts and captions.
• Lead tours and presentations of displays and collection exhibitions.

Acquisitions
Within the framework of the acquisition strategy, you will:
• Research and propose acquisitions, and contribute generally to the work of the team of curators that focuses on acquisitions as well as new areas of collecting.
• Maintain and develop an appropriate network of contacts among artists, artists’ estates, gallerists, critics, scholars and auction houses.
• Liaise with Development department and build relationships with possible benefactors.

Administration and management
To assist with the smooth running of the department and to contribute to the achievement of departmental goals, you will:
• Deputise for senior management, when requested.
• Line management of staff
• Attend Tate events.
• Participate in staff recruitment when required.
• Take on administration-related tasks and projects, when required.
• Provide valuations of works of art
• Give expert advice to external bodies, as required.

Person Specification
Essential
• Expert knowledge of international art in the period 1900-1965 as well as a keen interest in contemporary art.
• A relevant degree and post-graduate degree in the history of art or related field.
• Substantial and relevant work experience in an art gallery, museum, or with a collection.
• Extensive experience of the processes involved in staging displays and exhibitions, including managing budgets.
• A high level of knowledge and understanding of issues surrounding collecting modern and contemporary art within a global museum context.
• A well-developed visual sense and understanding of issues involved in the display of works of art in a public gallery.
• Awareness of issues of equality and cultural diversity as they affect the work of a major museum.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, with the capacity to lead, yet flexible enough to work well within a team, and work collaboratively across Tate and beyond.
• Skilled negotiator with aptitude for managing different types of relationships
• Demonstrable excellence in verbal communication and presentation.
• First-class research skills as well as excellent writing skills, including the capacity to write authoritative texts for a specialist readership as well as accessible texts for a general public.
• Excellent organisation, planning and administrative skills, with ability to prioritise and coordinate multiple activities to meet deadlines.
• Ability and willingness to travel and to attend out of hours functions, as required, to meet Tate’s objectives.
• An interest in and commitment to the work of Tate.

Desirable
• Knowledge of at least one foreign language
• Knowledge of Tate’s Collection.
• Knowledge of the scope of UK collections as they relate to Tate.
• An established network of contacts in the field of modern and contemporary art.

Selection
Our opportunities are open for you to apply online. Please visit: www.tate.org.uk/about/workingattate/ to create an account by registering your details or if you are an existing user, log into your account. For all opportunities, we ask candidates to complete an online application form for the vacancy they are interested in. If you need an application form in an alternative format, please call us on 020 7887 4997. Once you have submitted your application, you can keep track of its progress by logging in to your account.

The closing date for the submission of completed application forms is Sunday 12 May 2013 by midnight.

Further information: http://workingat.tate.org.uk/pages/job_search_view.aspx?jobId=1091&JobIndex=1&categoryList=&workingPatternList=&locations=&group=&keywords=&PageIndex=1&Number=6

Job: Art Gallery Manager, Axel Vervoordt

nospam@example.com (Sofia Landström) — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:30:16 +0000

Art Gallery Manager, Axel Vervoordt
Deadline: June 25, 2013

Axel Vervoordt is an international renowned company, organized around 5 major core activities : the Art and Antiques department, the Axel Vervoordt Gallery for modern and contemporary Art, The interior Design Office, the Axel Vervoordt Home Collection , and the Axel Vervoordt Real Estate department.
The company is located in Belgium (‘s Gravenwezel, Wijnegem and Antwerp) with a branch office in Connecticut (USA). Currently there are some 90 people employed across the various teams.

The Axel Vervoordt Gallery is establishing a new Gallery in Hong Kong and is looking for a full time Gallery Manager for this new space.

He or she is a skillful organizer and salesperson with an art historical background as well a familiarity and comprehension of our company’s mission and philosophy.

Job description
Planning ,organizing , presenting and marketing Exhibitions and Shows
Sales and follow up of administration, contact with clients, prospects, press, etc.
Maintaining and expanding client portfolio
Monitoring of day to day function of the Gallery (reception of clients, daily attendance,)
Responsible for website updates, blogspot, Facebook, mailings and in-gallery information about the exhibitions
Organization of photography for the Gallery and works
Examination of works, documenting and issuing certificates on works in the collection of Axel Vervoordt Gallery

Qualifications/Requirements
Art historical education and background (or similar by experience) and sales experience
Very fluent in English, Mandarin and/or Cantonese. Other languages are an asset
Proficient in Microsoft office applications and experienced in social media . Knowledge of Photshop, InDesignetc.. isa plus
Skilled communicator
Responsible, independent, discrete and professional attitude.
Well organized, self –motivated and able to handle multiple projects and exhibitions under tight deadlines
Flexible and dynamic personality

Offer
A versatile and independent position in a unique, professional and dynamic company.
Please submit your motivation and curriculum vitae to hr@axel-vervoordt.co.hk
For more information about our activities, Further information: www.axel-vervoordt.com.hk

Job: Director, The Salzburger Kunstverein

nospam@example.com (Sofia Landström) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:30:00 +0000

Director, Salzburger Kunstverein
Deadline: 15 May, 2013

The Salzburger Kunstverein is looking for a new director as of January 1, 2014

The Salzburger Kunstverein is a space in which to analyse art, art theory, and cultural policy in Salzburg. The Kunstverein offers the opportunity to meet artists and encounter current trends in contemporary visual art. Our program focuses on the lively discourse between artists in all areas and with the public. The Künstlerhaus building, owned by the Salzburger Kunstverein, houses three different exhibition areas and 21 ateliers for artists and art initiatives. The task of the Salzburger Kunstverein was to promote and sell contemporary fine art from the territories of the monarchy and neighbouring foreign countries. Like all art associations the Salzburger Kunstverein was therefore a forerunner model of the private galleries. Initially the pictures were distributed similar to prizes in a raffle in order to spare the middle class the need to decide which works of art to select.

Responsibilities:

• Design and execute exhibitions and events
• Publish catalogues and other publications
• Manage the Salzburger Kunstverein and the Künstlerhaus (including the artists and art initiatives’ studios)
• Fundraising

Requirements:

• Degree in art history or equivalent qualifications
• Curatorial experience
• Excellent knowledge of contemporary art
• Management experience
• Leadership skills and ability to work in a team
• Residence in Salzburg
• Excellent organization and communication skills

We offer a five year contract with the possibility for renewal

Your written application should include a CV, a list of published works, a photo, copies of certificates, references, and your vision of how you would design the program (maximum of about two A4 pages) and shall be sent by May 15, 2013, at the latest to:

Salzburger Kunstverein
Hellbrunner Straße 3
5020 Salzburg, Austria
e-mail: petter@salzburger-kunstverein.at

For more information see our website: http://www.salzburger-kunstverein.at/

Pick 'N Mix #66

nospam@example.com (Mikhel Proulx) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:32:37 +0000

- Curator Eileen Legaspi-Ramirez highlights some of the issues at stake in the Guggenheim Foundation's transnational curatorial endeavours for their UBS MAP Global Art Initiative. Legaspi-Ramirez: “perhaps some collateral pleasure could come out of opening up to more than just tokenistic multiplicity and requisite pleasantries.”

- Julia Halperin has visited the Dallas Museum of Art and recognized a trend in American museums toward membership reform, free entrance, and guards clad in "laid back khaki pants and button-down shirts."

- Caitlin Jones elaborates on the place of expanded cinema and Internet art in the history of contemporary art: Conceptual Blind Spots, Mousse Magazine.

- Whitney Museum photography curator Elisabeth Sussman talks about her curatorial process with iD Magazine: “Some curators work from books and articles that have been written about the artist. I don’t like to do that. If the artist is alive I really would like to learn from them.”

Opportunity: The Foundation for a Civil Society: YVAA – Vilcek Curatorial Fellowship Open Call

nospam@example.com (Sofia Landström) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:06:28 +0000

The Foundation for a Civil Society: YVAA – Vilcek Curatorial Fellowship Open Call
Deadline: 30 April, 2013

The Foundation for a Civil Society is pleased to announce the Young Visual Artists Awards: Marica Vilcek Fellowship.

Fellowships will be awarded to two US-based curators, critics and art historians with demonstrated experience and excellence in engaging with international contemporary art. The fellowship is composed of two main features: First, fellows will be provided with an opportunity to travel to one or more of the YVAA countries in Central and South-East Europe to serve as guest jury members for the national awards, as well as conduct short-term independent research, curatorial projects and develop professional networks. Second, fellows will serve as guest critics for the 10 YVAA artists in residence at International Studio and Curatorial Program (ISCP) from September 2013 to May 2014, should they reside in NY. Fellows may be asked to write and publish features on the resident artists for the YVAA blog and other outlets. Furthermore, fellows may be invited to a six-week curatorial residency at ISCP between December 2013 and January 2014. The fellowship will cover economy air travel to and ground transportation within the YVAA countries (up to $1700), accommodation and per diems (up to $600), and honoraria ($500). A panel of professionals who live in, or have extensive knowledge of the region, will select the successful applicant. The YVAA juries convene in June and October and short-listed candidates will be contacted by YVAA Program Director for an informal conversation to establish eligibility and availability.

The Young Visual Artists Awards is an international network of awards and a New York residency program in Central and South East Europe. First established with President Havel and a group of artists in Czechoslovakia in 1990, this highly successful program has grown to 10 countries and has to date awarded and presented in the US 111 artists.

The YVAA awards and their local organizers are: ARDHJE AWARD – TICA , Tirana, Albania; ZVONO AWARD – Sarajevo Center for Contemporary Arts, Bosnia and Herzegovina; BAZA AWARD – Institute of Contemporary Art – Sofia, Bulgaria; RADOSLAV PUTAR AWARD – Institute for Contemporary Art, SCCA, Zagreb, Croatia; JINDRICH CHALUPECKY AWARD – Jindrich Chalupecky Society, Prague, Czech Republic; ARTIST OF TOMORROW AWARD – Kosova Art Gallery, Prishtina, Kosovo; DENES AWARD – Contemporary Art Center, Skopje, Macedonia; DIMITRIJE BASICEVIC MANGELOS AWARD – Remont Gallery, Belgrade, Serbia; OSKAR CEPAN AWARD – Foundation/Center for Contemporary Arts, Bratislava, Slovakia; OHO AWARD – P74 Center and Gallery, Ljubljana Slovenia.

This fellowship is made possible by the generous gift of Marica Vilcek – an art historian and co-founder of the Vilcek Foundation.

Please submit the following with your application:
1. One page cover letter stating the applicant’s interest in the fellowship and particularly in the artistic scenes of the YVAA countries. Please note how the applicant is qualified to recognize artistic excellence? And how the applicant’s practice will benefit from and incorporate YVAA artists. Preference for a particular YVAA country will be taken into consideration, but fellows will be assigned according to the needs and availability of all participating countries.
2. A current CV (abridged to no more than 4 pages).
3. Two writing samples

Requirements:
Candidates must be US-based, and have a Master's Degree or higher in art history or related field with emphasis on modern or contemporary art. Minimum 5 years curating and writing about contemporary art experience. Independent curators and those with institutional affiliations may apply. Availability to travel in June or October 2013

Further information: http://opps.residencyunlimited.org/2013/larahirzel/the-foundation-for-a-civil-society-yvaa-vilcek-curatorial-fellowship-open-call/