What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Art Experience Curator position at Freeport Art Museum?
Chief Art Experience Curator
The Freeport Art Museum seeks a visionary professional to lead the development and implementation of innovative art programs and exhibitions. This role requires strategic thinking, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with diverse audiences.
Main Responsibilities:
• Develop and deliver engaging art experiences that foster creativity and imagination in the community.
• Collaborate with local artists to create solo and group exhibitions, promoting their work and contributing to the museum's artistic reputation.
• Work closely with staff, interns, and volunteers to install exhibitions and ensure seamless execution of public programs.
• Establish relationships with regional artists, reviewing and accepting exhibition proposals in coordination with the FAM Staff and Exhibition Committee.
• Recruit, direct, and collaborate with contract and part-time art teaching staff, committees, and rotating interns and volunteers to deliver outreach programs to area museum partners.
• Schedule exhibitions and related programs with the Exhibition Committee, ensuring a diverse and engaging calendar of events.
Other Key Attributes and Qualifications:
• Demonstrate a welcoming and accessible approach to work, with an open, team-oriented mindset.
• Show interest in the larger museum and art community, seeking opportunities to become involved, foster relationships, and create partnerships.
• Represent the museum in professional, academic, and social forums, advancing its reputation and building relationships with colleagues and the broader cultural community.
• Manage projects effectively, maintaining deadlines, prioritizing tasks, and multitasking while being flexible and resourceful.
Requirements:
Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor of Fine Arts or Bachelor of Arts degree (Master's degree preferred) in Art, Art History, Art Education, Museum Studies, or a relevant field, along with a minimum of 3 years of experience in an art education or museum setting.
