Director, Curatorial Affairs & Strategic Initiatives

Cincinnati Art Museum; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cincinnati Art Museum seeks a Director of Curatorial Affairs & Initiatives to lead its senior curatorial team and drive innovative, community-engaged exhibitions. The role requires a robust art history background, strong leadership, and a track record of ethical stewardship aligned with CAM’s mission.

You will collaborate across departments, shape curatorial goals, manage budgets, and expand public programs with diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in art history or related field; PhD preferred.
• Minimum 12 years of curatorial experience in a museum or gallery.
• Experience in exhibition planning, budget and project management, publications.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate with donors, trustees, staff and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the senior curatorial team and set goals.
• Coordinate with CAM departments to execute exhibitions and programs.
• Develop annual departmental budgets with the CFO.
• Manage collections development, acquisitions, and stewardship.
• Engage communities and donors; build partnerships and outreach.
• Collaborate with leadership to advance institutional priorities.
• Organize lectures, panels, and scholarly engagement.

Skills

Exhibit planning

Budget management

Public lectures

Donor relations

Team leadership

Education

Master’s degree in art history

PhD preferred

Job description

The Cincinnati Art Museum seeks a Director of Curatorial Affairs & Initiatives to lead its senior curatorial team and drive innovative, community-engaged exhibitions. The role requires a robust art history background, strong leadership, and a track record of ethical stewardship aligned with CAM’s mission.

You will collaborate across departments, shape curatorial goals, manage budgets, and expand public programs with diverse audiences.