Curator, American & Texas Art - Exhibitions Leader

Dallas Museum of Art; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Museum Benefits

Job summary

The Dallas Museum of Art seeks a Pauline Gill Sullivan Curator of American Art to lead collections, exhibitions, and programs for American and Texas art before 1945.

Reporting to the Eugene McDermott Director, this position collaborates across divisions and with external partners to develop acquisitions, research, and innovative public programs. A MA in Art History and significant curatorial experience are required.

Candidates should be prepared to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• MA in Art History or comparable field; Ph.D. preferred.
• Assistant Curator: 1-3 years in American/Texas art; Associate Curator: 3-5 years; Curator: 5+ years.
• Fundraising and donor relations experience.
• Management experience.

Responsibilities

• Conceives and implements plans for development, exhibition, care and research/publication of American and Texas art collections.
• Conceives and organizes installations and exhibitions, including publications and interpretive resources.
• Identifies and presents traveling exhibitions from selection through installation.
• Performs scholarly research and writing for catalogues and related materials.
• Recommends and acquires new works representing high connoisseurship.
• Works with leadership to fundraise and develop budgets.
• Collaborates with Directors and Depts to promote activities and manage policies.
• Develops relationships with artists, dealers, colleagues, and institutions to enhance the DMA’s profile.

Skills

Curatorial leadership

Fundraising

Management experience

Collaborative work

Evenings/weekends availability

Education

MA in Art History or comparable field

PhD preferred

Tools

CMS (content management systems)

Microsoft Office

Electronic archival systems

Job description

The Dallas Museum of Art seeks a Pauline Gill Sullivan Curator of American Art to lead collections, exhibitions, and programs for American and Texas art before 1945.

Reporting to the Eugene McDermott Director, this position collaborates across divisions and with external partners to develop acquisitions, research, and innovative public programs. A MA in Art History and significant curatorial experience are required.

Candidates should be prepared to work evenings and weekends as needed.