Director/Chief Curator of Galleries and Exhibitions [Moore College of Art & Design, Philadelphia, PA]

Overview: Moore College of Art & Design, a College of stature with a rich legacy, is seeking an imaginative individual who thrives on creating contemporary exhibitions that are visually compelling and stimulate the viewers’ eyes and minds in ways that are both engaging and thought-provoking. We are also seeking a person with a collaborative spirit who is open to new ideas and enjoys working with students and faculty in a close-knit academic setting on developing educational programs and publications that will illuminate the work.  If these are the characteristics you possess and you have the right skill set and qualifications as described in the job description below, we invite you to apply for the Director/Curator of Galleries and Exhibitions as indicated.

Reports To: President

Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Senior Manager: Senior Managers are responsible for implementing the strategic direction of their department in alignment with the College’s Strategic Plan and in consultation with the President and collaboration with external stakeholders.  As experts in their field, Senior Managers take a leadership role in the College, managing their team to fulfill the mission of their department.

Description: The Director/Chief Curator of Galleries and Exhibitions for The Galleries at Moore is a senior management position that supports Moore College of Art & Design’s educational mission and role as a cultural leader by providing a forum for exploring contemporary art and ideas, enriching the artistic and intellectual climate of the College, the Greater Philadelphia community and beyond. This is accomplished through the organization of a diverse range of innovative exhibitions, educational programs for all ages developed in collaboration with the faculty and students, and publications offering insights into the work of established and emerging regional, national, and international artists and designers. The Director/Chief Curator of Galleries and Exhibitions plays a vital role in increasing Moore’s public awareness and its leadership role in education, visual arts and culture by establishing the College as a gathering place to meet, reflect, learn, change, challenge and create, and by developing public programs that support the College’s mission of educating men and women for careers in art and design.

Galleries programmed and overseen by the Director/Chief Curator of Galleries and Exhibitions include: The Goldie Paley Gallery featuring the work of emerging and established national and international artists and designers; The Levy Gallery for the Arts in Philadelphia highlighting area artists and designers with a focus on collaboration, artistic exploration and experimentation; the Insights Gallery in the window gallery on Race Street featuring highly visual exhibitions of emerging talent; the Wilson, Graham and Widener Memorial Foundation Galleries, as well as the permanently endowed offsite gallery spaces at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, featuring rotating exhibitions of student, faculty and alumni works.

The position oversees two full-time staff, as well as part-time installers, student interns and work study students.

To Apply:

Interested candidates submit cover letter with salary requirements and resume to:

Moore College of Art and Design
Attn: Director of Human Resources
20th Street and The Parkway
Philadelphia, PA  19103
215-568-1773 (fax)
email: HR@moore.edu

The College complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws in which it operates. Moore does not discriminate based on a person’s race, creed, disability, sexual orientation, age, marital status or any other protected class.

Requirements

Requirements:

• Experience curating exhibitions and managing a contemporary art gallery.
• A demonstrated record of successful fundraising for exhibitions and public programs.
• Exceptionally strong organization, presentation, written and spoken communications skills.
• An ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with diverse constituencies.
• A passion for art and design excellence and for collaborating with faculty and students.
• M.A. or M.F.A. in art history, curatorial studies, museum studies, or arts administration preferred.
• A commitment to engaging the College community and general public.
• A strong national/international network of people working in the visual arts.
• Evening and weekend hours required for programs and special events.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Establish and oversee policies for the College’s galleries.
• Develop and oversee day-to-day running and programming of the galleries.
• Create timely, long-term schedules for the coordination and installation of all exhibitions, including those curated by The Galleries’ personnel and guest curators, and those featuring work by Moore students, faculty and alumni.
• Provide contextualized experiences through imaginative public programs as well as website, social media and gallery enhancements that will engage students and the general public, enriching their appreciation for the work.
• Develop and oversee the production of exhibition-related catalogs, brochures and promotional materials.
• Collaborate with faculty and students towards developing ideas and resources for using the galleries’ exhibitions to foster valuable education and community building opportunities.
• Work with College stakeholders to develop an artist/designer-in-residence program and maintain the program once it is established.
• Serve as a local and international advocate for the College and its public programming interests through strong collaborative relationships with curators, scholars, artists, architects and designers.
• Forge and maintain cooperative and collaborative relationships within the college and with the arts and culture community in Philadelphia and world-wide.
• Work with the Development Department on fundraising through grant writing, corporate, foundation and individual solicitation, and special events.
• Work with the Marketing and Communications Department to coordinate media coverage and audience development.
• Work with the Finance Department to maintain accurate financial records and develop sound budgets.
• Supervise full and part-time gallery staff.
• Serve as an active member of the President’s Senior Management Team.