Description:
RESPONSIBILITIES
Curatorial support: Under the direction of the chair, assists and participates in the development, organization, and implementation of exhibitions, rotations, reinstallations, and projects as assigned.* May serve as curatorial point-person on exhibitions and special projects. Supports the preparation of materials for advisory committee meetings.
Research: Assists with research for exhibitions, loans, acquisitions, and gifts.* May be asked to investigate ownership, publication, and exhibition histories for objects in the permanent collection and to write acquisition justifications, interpretive content, and exhibition-related materials. Conducts art historical and art market research about and related to objects in the permanent collection, loans, and potential acquisitions.
Collection database and website support: Following the guidance of the department’s collection manager, participates in efforts to maintain object records and files, update records and files with comprehensive information, and publish records online.
Stewardship: Supports departmental relationships with galleries, dealers, collectors, lenders, donors, peers, and committee members. Assists with related fundraising activities as directed.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Organization | The Art Institute of Chicago |
Industry | Museum Jobs |
Occupational Category | Curatorial Associate |
Job Location | Chicago,USA |
Shift Type | Morning |
Job Type | Full Time |
Gender | No Preference |
Career Level | Intermediate |
Experience | 2 Years |
Posted at | 2025-01-03 11:34 am |
Expires on | 2025-02-17 |