Curator, Contemporary Art [Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, AR]

Description

The Curator, Contemporary Art will serve as a key member of the curatorial team working to expand the impact of Crystal Bridges by broadening and sustaining an exciting and relevant contemporary art program. The Curator will be a dynamic, visionary, accomplished, and productive individual, who is charged with shepherding all activities related to contemporary art at the museum. The ideal candidate is flexible, experimental, creative, a collaborative spirit, has a passion for connecting to our guests and diverse communities, and embraces innovative ideas. Experience with post-1960 American art, exhibitions, acquisitions, publications, collection care, creating spaces, programs, and donor relations is critically important as are excellent speaking, writing, and research abilities. The Curator is expected to serve as an ambassador for Crystal Bridges locally, nationally, and internationally through active participation as a member of the field and with the general public

Requirements

Qualifications:
M.A. in art history or equivalent experience; knowledge of American art post-1960 required; minimum of five years curatorial experience; excellent verbal and written communications skills and working relationships with collectors, artists, and the art market.

Crystal Bridges is committed to a diverse workforce. For full job description and to apply, please visit our website at http://crystalbridges.org/about/careers-internships/.