Head Curator
- Employer
- SCAD
- Location
- Savannah
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- Administrative Jobs
- Institutional & Business Affairs, Arts & Museum Administration
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
SCAD seeks a Head Curator to create compelling modern and contemporary art and design exhibitions at SCAD locations in Savannah and Atlanta, Georgia; Hong Kong; Lacoste, France; and off-site locations. These exhibitions are expected to garner press coverage, recognition for SCAD artists, and promote SCAD both nationally and internationally.
In this role, you will lead the curatorial team in conceptualizing exhibitions with visiting artists, SCAD artists and using the permanent collection. You will work collaboratively with other departments of the institution to maximize the outreach and impact of the exhibition program.
The ideal candidate must have extensive knowledge of standard museum curatorial practices, exhibition development and logistics. You also have an outstanding national and international exhibition and publication history, management and supervisory experience, and excellent skills in research, writing and communication. Demonstrated ability to build relationships with other institutions, donors, and collectors is essential. Additionally, you have in-depth knowledge of fashion and design, modern and contemporary art and will organize collection-based and loan exhibitions as well as liaising with curators.
Requirements
– Master’s degree in art history required, Ph.D. preferred
– Eight to ten years of related experience, training, or equivalent combination
-Valid driver’s license
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Special instructions to applicants:Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
- Portfolio
- Other Document
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Organization
The University for Creative Careers
The Savannah College of Art and Design is a private, nonprofit, accredited university, offering more than 100 academic degree programs in 42 majors across its locations in Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia; Hong Kong; Lacoste, France; and online via SCAD eLearning. SCAD enrolls more than 12,000 undergraduate and graduate students from more than 100 countries. The innovative SCAD curriculum is enhanced by advanced professional-level technology, equipment and learning resources, as well as opportunities for internships, professional certifications and collaborative projects with corporate partners. In 2015, the prestigious Red Dot Design Rankings placed SCAD in the top four universities in the Americas and Europe. Career preparation is woven into every fiber of the university, resulting in a superior alumni placement rate. In a survey of Spring 2014 SCAD graduates, 97 percent of respondents reported being employed, pursuing further education or both within 10 months of graduation.
- Website
- http://www.scad.edu/
- Telephone
- (912) 525-5100
- Location
-
342 Bull Street
Savannah
Georgia
31401
US
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