Develops plans for and supervises the art installations in at least one of the museum’s primary collections; designs exhibits including overall conception, and coordinates and supervises the physical installation of works of art, including object placement; supervises the care and preservation of works of art.
Researches, identifies, classifies, and writes didactic material relating to exhibitions including object lists, labels, copy for membership newsletter, gallery guides, and/or other materials; conducts research in connection with identifying and describing objects in the collections.
Plans and organizes loan exhibitions; meets with artists, gallery owners, art related and board groups, and members of the public to discuss potential exhibitions, view collections, solicit potential gifts, and make recommendations for acquisition.
Provides lectures, tours and training to the Board, public and docents; answers inquiries from the public; prepares correspondence and reports.
Prepares budget recommendations and cost estimates for specialized programs; reviews and approves expenditures.
Trains, supervises, and coordinates activities of subordinate personnel and volunteers.
Performs other or related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Art museums and their role in the educational and cultural life of the community.
Organization and practices in a modern art museum.
Art, art history; thorough knowledge of Western Art.
Techniques in presentation, selection, evaluation, preservation, and conservation of works of art.
Principles and techniques of budgeting and purchasing.
Principles of organization, administration, supervision, and performance evaluation.
Aesthetics of art and functioning of the art market.