Job Information

• Location:

  NASSAU, Other / Non-US, 00000, Bahamas

• Job ID:

  50901213

• Posted:

  October 26, 2019

• Position Title:

  Chief Curator

• Company Name:

  National Art Gallery of The Bahamas (NAGB)

• Job Function:

  Curator

• Entry Level:

  No

• Job Type:

  Full-Time

• Job Duration:

  Indefinite

• Min Education:

  Master's Degree

• Min Experience:

  5-7 Years

• Required Travel:

  0-10%

• Salary:

  $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 (Yearly Salary)

The Curator is responsible for the selection, presentation care and scholarly interpretation of the National Collection for the public and the development of an exhibition schedule for the National Art Gallery. The Chief Curator has a clear vision for the Gallery’s exhibition programme and how the National Collection is researched, documented, interpreted and cared for. The Chief Curator is a museum professional who has demonstrated excellence in curation and is capable of budget planning, grant writing and all aspects regarding the financial side of creating, implementing and installing an exhibition. As a managerial position, the Curator is also expected to appropriately manage all departmental staff.

Responsibilities: Plan and coordinate the gallery’s exhibition programme and direct and coordinate exhibit activities; assist the Executive Director in administering museum activities and budget planning; coordinate and plan traveling exhibitions; advise on selection and acquisition of works for the National Collection; oversee the research and writing of the history and descriptions of Collection items to properly illustrate display and catalogue items; solicit & secure international exhibition opportunities for Bahamian Art; assist Executive Director in securing funding/sponsorship for exhibitions; develop and implement a conservation programme to preserve the Collections; analyze and recommend NAGB's needs to the Executive Director; in consultation with Executive Director, review and revise Collection, Exhibition and Lending policies of the NAGB every three years as well as manage the enforcement of these policies; supervise the documentation, packing and shipping of all objects being placed on loan to other institutions or being returned to lenders; review financial information to project needs and prepares budgets for Director’s approval; participate in the creation and implementation of a strategic plan.

Requirements

• Masters Degree or PhD

• 5-7 years of experience working in an art gallery, museum or related environment, a portion of those years must be in a leadership role.

• Knowledge of:

1. National and regional artists and art histories in relation to international art histories and market trends;

2. Current international trends, exhibitions and markets so as to advise on direction for contemporary Bahamian artists.

3. Museum policies, practices, and procedures;

4. Cataloguing software for museums;

5. Contemporary exhibit design and fabrication methods; scale, balance, proportion, and colour.

6. Knowledge or familiarity with architecture, graphic and building design

7. Knowledge of materials and basic conservation of objects.

• Additional required experience includes the ability to:

1. Assist in development of public and educational programmes for all ages;

2. Attract new audiences and audience participation;

3. Perform accessing and cataloguing activities of museum materials;

4. Develop and implement conservation and preservation plans for the art collection;

5. Maintain records, prepare reports, and conduct correspondence;

6. Edit materials and articulate exhibit concepts and designs;

7. Research and write on a very high level;

8. Effective verbal communication

9. Think creatively and in an innovative manner;

10. Be resourceful and flexible;

11. Work with artists and prospective donors;

12. Work long hours, including some nights and weekends for exhibit openings, receptions and special projects;

13. Travel when necessary;

14. Work on a ladder and lift artwork if necessary;

15. Work well with others in a small environment;

16. Supervise and evaluate the performance of workers;

17. Develop long and short-term goals within the context of a larger plan, and simultaneously work to see them all achieved;

18. Ability to transform complex ideas into forms that are not only understood by the general public, but work to move the conversation on Bahamian and global art histories and contemporary practices forward.

The applicant must possess a strong work ethic, attention to detail, good organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines.