Curatorial Associate

 

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

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer; must be able to remain in a stationary position 90% of the time.
  • Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
  • Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine and printer.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, ability to adjust focus, and the ability to sustain prolonged visual concentration.
  • Occasionally handles art.

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