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The OSUMA seeks a Preparator to implement exhibition design, prepare collection objects for exhibition, and to design, fabricate, and maintain exhibition displays and gallery spaces for all OSUMA locations. This position will also assist Manager of Operations with facility management.

Preferred Bachelor of Fine Arts:

Two years of experience as an art preparator in a museum setting including art handling, exhibition installation, pedestal/mount/wall construction, matting, framing, label making, crate fabrication, and gallery lighting.

The Indianapolis Museum of Art seeks a skilled professional to provide administrative assistance and curatorial support to the museum’s curators of European and American painting, sculpture, and works on paper. Responsibilities include participating in the research and interpretation of the permanent collection, including label writing, docent training, and answering internal and external inquiries. The assistant also provides clerical support for loans, acquisitions, and gallery rotations; updates records within the collection database; and makes travel arrangements. Other duties include assisting the curators with special exhibitions through research, budget tracking, checklist maintenance, and interdepartmental coordination. The curatorial assistant routinely attends curatorial meetings and discussions with conservators about treatment proposals.

Qualifications:  M.A. in Art History or a related discipline, pertinent work experience, demonstrated project management and organizational skills, verbal and written communication skills, proficiency in at least one Romance language and aptitude in Microsoft applications such as Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

To apply, please send a cv, a brief writing sample, and three professional references to the Human Resources Department, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis, IN 46208. The deadline for applications is May 18, 2015.

Project Assistant II (French Paintings)

Purpose

To assist in the research and development of the catalogue, The Collections of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art: French Paintings. This publication will provide scholarly, definitive entries on more than 100 French paintings in the collection, and is scheduled to be published online, in sections. This is a project-funded position that will begin approximately August 1, 2015.

Accountabilities

Permanent Collection

Research provenance, exhibition history and complete bibliography for 17th- through 19th-century French paintings in the collection; organize and maintain curatorial object files to include an up-to-date record of provenance research, conservation history, exhibition history, bibliographic references, correspondence, related information and images, and label copy; input research into TMS collection management database; liaise with conservation staff in the documentation of labels and inscriptions on the works of art.

Publications

Assist in all aspects of catalogue production, including ordering photography and reproduction rights for illustrations, and proofreading entries and essays.

Administrative

Assist Associate Curator with primary and secondary research for catalogue essay and entries; coordinate contracts, payments, and correspondence with contracted catalogue authors and researchers; supervise 2-3 interns assisting with the project at any given time.

Scope

Approximately 100 paintings and pastels in permanent collection

Position Requirements

• Must have completed an M.A. in Art History
• Advanced reading proficiency in French required
• Demonstrated excellent research and writing skills
• Must be efficient with using online research databases such as WorldCat, JStor, Gallica, etc.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel and other MS Office Applications (Word, Outlook).
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Excellent time management, planning, and teamwork skills
• Must be organized and detail oriented
• Ability to work independently is critical

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the Project Assistant is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The Project Assistant must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color visions, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Must also be physically capable of traveling and operating a motor vehicle.

Provide administrative, research, and curatorial support to the Curator of Contemporary Art for both temporary exhibitions and permanent collection responsibilities. The position requires a polished and motivated arts professional who is highly organized and detail-oriented with strong interpersonal skills, efficient ability to execute multiple tasks, and demonstrated proficiency in writing.

• Perform administrative responsibilities, including coordinating Curator’s travel as well as visiting artists’ travel, scheduling meetings on Microsoft Outlook calendar, processing mail, maintaining digital and files for exhibitions, collection, loans, and other projects, as well as keeping track of departmental expenses and filling out purchase orders and other forms.
•  Provide curatorial assistance and support on exhibitions organized by Curator—temporary exhibitions (Forefront series), temporary sculptural installations (Efroymson Family Entrance Pavilion series), and permanent collection installations. Responsibilities include conducting research on artists and artworks, coordinating and scheduling meetings, making checklists, attending planning meetings, researching conservation issues, keeping track of budgets, liaising with registrars regarding movement of artwork and loan paperwork, among other tasks.
•  Assist Curator with coordination, communication, and scheduling of events for the affiliate group, Contemporary Art Society (CAS); draft copy for email announcements and invitations; maintain RSVP lists for all events; assist in planning events in collaboration with Curator, CAS board members, and caterer; attend all CAS board meetings; assist at CAS events that take place in the evening about ten times per year.
•  Assist Curator in the management, study, cataloguing, and interpretation of the Contemporary collection.
•  Maintain collection database for Contemporary collection and assist Curator in duties related to the acquisition, deaccession, or loan of objects for the collection.
•  Answer general correspondence relating to collection and other queries; assist the public and visiting scholars.
•  Write texts and didactic materials, including extended label copy, website and magazine content, as well as other materials, for print and online.
•  Contribute to public programs in support of collection and exhibition initiatives through gallery talks and lectures; also assist Curator in related endeavors for various public programs.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

M.A. required in art history, curatorial/museum studies, or related field. At least two years of museum experience or equivalent demonstrable experience with other art institutions, galleries, or auction houses. Candidates should have excellent written, communication, and organizational skills as well as strong interest and knowledge of contemporary art. Aptitude in Microsoft applications such as Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint required. Writings samples will be requested.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Exceptional organization, detail-oriented      nature with strong attention to accuracy, and advanced interpersonal/communication skills, including telephone and e-mail etiquette.
• Ability to effectively coordinate diverse projects, prioritize,      and execute multiple tasks, and work      well with frequent interruptions.
• Proficiency in writing reports, business      correspondence, and various texts for public audiences.
• Strong note-taking and proofreading skills.
• Flexibility, dependability, and professional      demeanor.
• Ability to work well both independently and with others.
• Ability to problem-solve, anticipate next steps, and apply common      sense judgment to various tasks. Ability to solve practical problems and      deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited      standardization exists.
• Capacity to meet      deadlines with minimum supervision.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions in one-on-one and small group situations to other staff members and general public.
• Capacity to serve as supervisor to interns or volunteers.
• Proficiency in at least one foreign language.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions, in practical situations.

• Ability to appropriately handle      confidential information. Discretion and judgment in regards to information about the      Museum’s collection and art works on loan to the Museum.

Two Research Fellowships for Museum Engagement are available at The Dayton Art Institute. One fellowship takes place for 8 weeks during the summer of 2015, the second lasts for 14 months. Both fellowships commence June 15, 2015.

These fellowships require research and content development on select objects in the museum’s collection to add to the existing What is a Masterpiece? program, an online interactive tour. Fellows will identify content sources in a variety of media and secure rights for content. Fellows will work with community resources and identify and interview artists and scholars to contribute to the understanding and interpretation of each object.

The 14-month fellow also will update rights permissions, maintain the digital content by working with a vendor, visit community centers and schools whose members would benefit from using this online resource to engage with the museum collection, and orientate the next 14-month fellow.

This project originated with a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. What is A Masterpiece? is one of the first art museum programs of its kind to use a QR code to access a mobile website created specifically for objects in the museum’s collection, allowing access to a menu of diverse content offerings.

The fellows will work directly with the Chief Curator in tandem with the Curator of Education, who serve as supervisors and mentors throughout the term of the fellowship.

The summer position takes place from June 15 through August 7, 2015.  The 14-month position starts on June 15, 2015.  The work schedule for both positions is 35-hours per week, Monday through Friday. Applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree in art history, art education or the humanities; candidates pursuing or with completed graduate degrees in art history or a related field are preferred. Familiarity with object research, making and editing video as well as software to record content (such as Apple iMovie, FinalCutX (or FinalCutPro) or Adobe Premiere), and uploading media from a variety of sources is preferred. Must be well organized, deadline driven, able to work independently with good attention to detail.

The summer stipend amount is $4,500; the 14-month stipend is $24,500.  The Dayton Art Institute stipends are not considered salary or compensation, but are awarded to help support a fellow’s study, research and travel efforts during the tenure of their appointment. Fellows awarded stipends must complete a W-9 and will receive a financial summary at the end of each calendar year.  Fellows are responsible for meeting their own state and federal tax obligations.

For consideration, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae or resume, writing sample and four (4) references to The Dayton Art Institute, Attn: Monica Walker, Human Resources Director, 456 Belmonte Park North, Dayton, OH 45405 or email to mwalker@daytonart.org.  EEOC

Applications due May 15, 2015.

To view the WIAM program: www.daytonartinstitute.org/what-is-a-masterpiece (can also use www.daytonartinstitute.org/masterpiece).