Posting closes on October 30, 2014

The Assistant/Associate Curator will collaborate with the Director of the Petrie Institute of Western American Art in leading the museum’s distinguished department of Western American art.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Responsible for the acquisition, study, care, display, interpretation, record keeping and publication of designated collection.
• Works collaboratively with Education, Design and Collections in the development, creation, interpretation and installation of permanent galleries and special exhibitions organized or booked by the museum.
• In collaboration with museum administration and development department, cultivates donors to encourage art donation and funding for acquisitions, exhibitions, publications, research grants, and fellowships. Such donors include local and national collectors and patrons, foundations, corporations and professional organizations.
• Organizes and directs activities of departmental acquisition group DAM Westerners (as appropriate).
• Conducts original research on art objects and collections, making results known through publication in collection catalogues, exhibition catalogues and brochures, peer-reviewed scholarly journals, conferences, and interpretive programs for visitors.
• Prepares and gives lectures, tours, and work-shops to the public, docents, educators and students, professional colleagues, and other groups. Maintains professional affiliations in scholarly organizations, professional societies, and relevant committees.
• Works with Communications to provide information on collection or subject area to the media.  Responds to inquiries from the public.
• Collaborates on department work plans and budgets, and contributes to the    budgetary plan for exhibitions
• As an institutional member of the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the Association of Art Museum Directors (AAMD), and the International Council of Museums (ICOM), the DAM is committed to following the AAMD Report on the Acquisition of Archaeological Materials and Ancient Art and the 1970 UNESCO Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export, and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property. All curators are required to abide by the above guidelines and are expected to comply with and conduct appropriate provenance research on all objects in their collections.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

This is a full-time position with benefits.  Posting closes on October 30, 2014. If you are interested in this position, please email your cover letter and resume to: hrcoordinator@denverartmuseum.org  In the subject line of your email, please list your name first followed by the position you are interested in obtaining.

It is the policy of theDenverArt Museumto prohibit discrimination against any person or organization based on age, race, sex, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, marital status, gender, veteran status, political service, affiliation or disability.

Knowledge, Skill and Ability

• Broad      expertise in American Art with an interest in the art and artists of the      American West.
• Knowledge of      American and Western American collections and collectors
• Ability to      research, write and lecture to both scholarly and public audiences
• Fundraising      capabilities
• Strong network      of professional colleagues, collectors and dealers; must be willing to      travel
• Substantial      record of exhibitions and publications, and public speaking abilities
• Demonstrated      record of successful collaboration with curatorial colleagues,      conservators, educators, designers and other museum professionals
• Knowledge and      willingness to learn about museum’s visitors

Education or Formal Training

Ph.D. preferred, or M.A. (minimum) in specialized area of art history.

Experience

Minimum of three to five years in museum and/or academic positions

Published writings, including catalogues and brochures

Record of exhibits curated

Materials and Equipment Directly Used

Libraries; computers: collections inventory, internet information, communication; cameras; magnifying glasses.

Working Environment/Physical Activities

Office, museum galleries, collection storage; frequent travel to other national and international museums, galleries, collections, conferences, panels; presence at outdoor installations regardless of weather; entertaining potential donors in a variety of settings.