Curator, African American Art & Diaspora

Detroit Institute of Arts; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Detroit Institute of Arts seeks a Curator for African American Art and the Art of the African Diaspora to expand the collection, research provenance, and publish scholarly material. You will coordinate exhibitions, supervise cataloging, and develop public programs in collaboration with Education, Interpretation, and Conservation.

The role requires a strong research record, experience with archives, and the ability to secure support from donors and grant programs.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in art history or related field required.
• Ph.D. in art history or related field preferred.
• Minimum of seven years of museum or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and update departmental records (physical and digital).
• Conduct provenance research and archival documentation.
• Conceive and coordinate exhibitions with multiple departments.
• Prepare scholarly publications and didactic materials for galleries.
• Develop public programs and engage diverse audiences.
• Cultivate donors and report on grants and gifts.

Skills

Research & scholarship

Archival research

Provenance research

Public speaking

Grant development

Cross-department collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in art history

Ph.D. in art history or related field (preferred)

Tools

The Museum System (TMS)

Job description

Detroit Institute of Arts seeks a Curator for African American Art and the Art of the African Diaspora to expand the collection, research provenance, and publish scholarly material. You will coordinate exhibitions, supervise cataloging, and develop public programs in collaboration with Education, Interpretation, and Conservation.

The role requires a strong research record, experience with archives, and the ability to secure support from donors and grant programs.