Director of Conservation (Baltimore Museum of Art)

Washington Conservation Guild; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) seeks an experienced leader to serve as Director of Conservation. This senior role oversees treatment, research, outreach, and long-term care for a collection of nearly 100,000 artworks and positions the BMA as a leader in values-based, people-centered conservation practice.

Working with Curatorial, Registration, Exhibitions, and Facilities staff, the Director of Conservation establishes policies meeting professional standards while recalibrating norms in

Job description

Application Deadline:Position will be posted until filled.

Brief Description

The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) seeks an experienced leader and diligent manager to serve as Director of Conservation. This senior role oversees all aspects of the Museum's conservation program - including treatment, research, outreach, and long-term care for a collection of nearly 100,000 artworks and positions the BMA as a leader in values-based, people-centered, and sustainability informed conservation practice.

Working collaboratively with Curatorial, Registration, Exhibitions, Installation, Facilities, and Education staff, the Director of Conservation establishes policies and standards that meet the highest professional expectations while thoughtfully recalibrating established norms in response to current scientific research, evolving museum practices, and audience engagement. The role is responsible for helping the institution balance risk, value, access, equity, sustainability, and long-term impact in conservation decision-making.

As the BMA develops a new strategic plan, the Director of Conservation will have a unique opportunity to shape the future of the department while serving as a key partner in advancing the Museum's long term institutional goals, which include a museum-wide collection reinstallation. In the near term, the Director will guide the Museum's alignment with Bizot Green standards, develop a comprehensive Conservation Plan to inform departmental research and treatment priorities, expand the BMA's Artist Interview Project, and further establish the BMA as a progressive leader in contemporary conservation
practice.