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Head of Exhibitions – Spencer Museum of Art, The University of Kansas
The Spencer Museum of Art Head of Exhibitions is at the core of the Spencer Museum of Art’s work to advance teaching, learning, and research at the University of Kansas. Spencer Museum exhibitions stimulate learning for students in more than 40 academic departments and serve as a platform for generating new works and disseminating arts research conducted by the Museum’s academic staff, interns, and faculty, artists, and community partners. A key leadership position within the Museum, the Head of Exhibitions is the creative driver for the design and execution of all exhibitions and installations. The person in this position is also responsible for the realization of artist commissions, designing and fabricating crates for the transportation of collection objects for loans and conservation, and installation of graphic design elements and other building furnishings. The Head of Exhibitions also plays a critical role in facility care and improvement projects. Although a majority of time in this position involves collaborative thinking and problem solving, the individual must also be able to work with autonomy, nimbleness, and creativity, as they are responsible for daily decisions that affect the public face of the Museum. Reporting to the Executive Director of the museum, the Head of Exhibitions also contributes to helping envision the future Museum and its full integration into the fabric of the University, national and regional communities, and global society.
Due to COVID restrictions, this position will begin teleworking and may transition to on-site work when deemed safe and necessary.
Duties :
Exhibition Development, Planning, and Project Management (30%)
- Orchestrate the swift rotation of 10 special exhibitions annually in the Museum’s galleries and 30 short-term installations in the Brosseau Learning Center annually.
- Advise curatorial staff on the structural soundness and feasibility of installations.
- Lead the design of long-term and temporary exhibitions by applying design skills to frame and present works of art and ideas to facilitate close looking, sensory impact, and deeper understanding of artworks and ideas.
- Collaborate with staff across departments and external partners and artists to execute a shared vision for exhibitions.
- Collaborate with Digital Initiatives team on exhibitions’ digital presence both in gallery and virtually.
- Contribute to the planning and development of proposals to federal agencies, private foundations, and individual donors.
- Implement large-scale exhibitions underpinned by a depth of scholarship and research.
- Coordinate the scheduling of exhibitions and manage all timelines for exhibition installation.
- Conduct inquiries and execute exhibition planning as it relates to the preparation of scope of work.
- Establish, coordinate, and execute all budgets for exhibitions.
Construction, Collection Preparation, and Art Installation (25%)
Research, Collaboration, and Engagement (15%)
Facilities Improvement and Emergency Response (15%)
Management and Advising (15%)
Required Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications :
Job Requirements :
Please attach a cover letter, resume, and three professional references. An online University of Kansas application must be completed to be considered for this position.
Application review begins Monday, November 9, 2020 and continues until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.
Advertised Salary Range
Starts at $70,000
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information and retaliation in the University’s programs and activities.
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Salary : $70,000
