The purpose of this position is to supervise the presentation of artwork on loan to the Museum from other institutions and private collectors and
in the Museum’s collections through in-house temporary exhibitions, outside travelling exhibitions, and permanent exhibitions. To supervise the documentation and preservation of the Museum’s intellectual and
physical collections, library holdings, and archives through routine registration duties and development and management of collections and special projects.
This position will also serve as part of a leadership team overseeing the overall wellbeing and growth of the Museum as it transitions into its new facilities in 2026. This includes, but is not limited to, moving the permanent collection to the new location, developing the exhibition schedule, and overseeing the art commission and installation of the sculpture walk.
Responsibilities
- Manage the Museum’s temporary exhibition schedule of fine metalwork (~6 rotating exhibitions per year), including selecting exhibition themes, writing proposals for in-house exhibitions, and identifying guest curators and artist collaborators.
- Oversee exhibition layouts and designs and advise on display requirements for artworks with assistance from Preparator and Exhibitions staff.
- Oversee, schedule, and proof all exhibition print materials (catalogs, gallery guides, postcards, didactics, etc.). Coordinate tasks and deadlines with content and design contractors and collaborators and provide Museum-required content as needed.
- Assist with exhibition installation and deinstallation, including gallery and furniture cleaning, painting, lighting, and didactic installation.
- In coordination with the Education Department, develop interactive displays and activities for exhibitions.
- Oversee updates and maintenance of all permanent exhibitions, including the New Acquisitions and Visible Storage Galleries, Beauty in the Boundary exhibit, and the Sculpture Garden with assistance from Exhibitions Staff and Preparator.
- Refine and expand the Permanent Collection in accordance with the collections development plan and collections policy, including seeking out new acquisitions and proposing and conducting deaccessions.
- Work directly with collections donors on the acquisition of new works for the collections, including researching proposed acquisitions and artists, presenting these artworks to the Collections Committee, and coordinating acquisition paperwork and shipments.
- Coordinate photography of Museum collections, research requests, and image rights & reproduction requests.
- Create and implement Museum policies, procedures, and best practices encompassing acquisitions, loans, deaccessions, exhibitions, storage, packing and shipping, security of artwork in transit, fine art insurance administration, and risk management.
- Hire, train, and manage Collections Staff, Exhibitions Staff, Preparator, interns, and volunteers, as well as cross train other Museum staff, interns, and other volunteers when necessary.
- Cultivate relationships with artists, collectors, donors, and other key stakeholders.
Experience Requirements
- An MA in Art History, Museum Studies, Library and Information Science, or a related field is required. Minimum 3 years of experience with collections and exhibitions work in a museum preferred. Will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Education Requirements
- An MA in Art History, Museum Studies, Library and Information Science, or a related field is required. Minimum 3 years of experience with collections and exhibitions work in a museum preferred. Will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Benefits
- Benefits include health insurance and a 3% Simple IRA employer match after 2 years of employment.
Send a cover letter detailing fit and interest in position, resume, and three references to Quamesha Brown, Operations Manager, at [email protected]. Please reference “Director of C&E” in the subject line.