Lead Curator, Southeast Asia Art & Collections

HYPERSCAL SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

National Gallery Singapore is seeking a Curatorial Leader to curate exhibitions and lead research on Singapore and Southeast Asian art. The role requires guiding scholarly work and shaping exhibitions that reflect the Gallery's mission in a global context.

You will mentor junior curatorial staff, contribute to collecting, and collaborate with the Library, Archives and external partners to deliver programming and policy development that supports the Gallery's long-term strategy.

Qualifications

• Post-graduate degree in art history or related field.
• At least five years' relevant curatorial experience, preferably within the museum.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore and/or SEA art history.
• Excellent research, writing, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English; additional SEA language abilities would be ideal.
• Ability to lead and motivate colleagues and contribute to the museum's strategy.
• Good project management and organisational skills.
• Teaching experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Curate exhibitions and projects in the capacity of a lead role.
• Conduct research and contribute to scholarship on Singapore and Southeast Asian art from the 19th century to present time.
• Develop areas of research specialisation to support institutional policies on collection development, publications and exhibition programming.
• Mentor and supervise junior curatorial colleagues in the planning and execution of exhibitions and programmes, as well as professional development.
• Build the national collection through artwork acquisitions.
• Curatorial Coordinator for Collections.
• To work closely with the Library and Archives to build the Gallery's archival materials.
• Contribute to relevant strategic planning and management matters, at both department and across departments in the museum.
• Lead, plan and execute exhibitions and programmes including conceptualisation, negotiations with external institutions, and co-ordination of general exhibition matters.
• Lead and work with other museum colleagues in presenting programmes such as lectures, talks and training sessions, as well as providing content for collaterals such as website and publicity materials.
• Build professional networks with the arts and cultural community, collectors, patrons, and partners.
• Manage, supervise, and administer projects, processes and procedures under his/her responsibility.
• Handle ad-hoc assignments as and when required, including writing policy papers and leading cross-functional work groups.

Skills

Research

Writing

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

Post-graduate degree in art history

Job description

National Gallery Singapore is seeking a Curatorial Leader to curate exhibitions and lead research on Singapore and Southeast Asian art. The role requires guiding scholarly work and shaping exhibitions that reflect the Gallery's mission in a global context.

You will mentor junior curatorial staff, contribute to collecting, and collaborate with the Library, Archives and external partners to deliver programming and policy development that supports the Gallery's long-term strategy.