Rome Prize Arts Director

American Academy in Rome; Roma; In loco; EUR 86.000 - 172.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Andrew Heiskell Arts Director at the American Academy in Rome leads the intellectual program and mentors Rome Prize Fellows, engaging with Rome’s vibrant arts scene to enrich a transdisciplinary residential community.

The role covers architecture, design, literature, music, and visual arts, requiring active program design, external relationship building, and a commitment to scholarly and creative excellence.

Competenze

• Advanced degree in an arts discipline with a record of accomplished creative or scholarly work, national or international standing.
• Fluency in Italian; strong knowledge of Rome’s arts and cultural institutions.
• Proven ability to mentor artists and scholars across disciplines.

Mansioni

• Provide intellectual leadership and guidance to Rome Prize Fellows across disciplines; mentor Fellows and foster cross-disciplinary dialogue.
• Design, organize, and lead programming and site visits to deepen Fellows’ engagement with Rome’s material and cultural context.
• Represent the Academy in external arts circles and support fundraising and institutional partnerships.

Conoscenze

Italian fluency

Mentor artists

Strategic thinking

Interpersonal skills

Formazione

Advanced degree in arts

Descrizione del lavoro

The Andrew Heiskell Arts Director at the American Academy in Rome leads the intellectual program and mentors Rome Prize Fellows, engaging with Rome’s vibrant arts scene to enrich a transdisciplinary residential community.

The role covers architecture, design, literature, music, and visual arts, requiring active program design, external relationship building, and a commitment to scholarly and creative excellence.