SAHA CURATOR IN RESIDENCE

ADP, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Paid time off: 15 days

Job summary

The New Museum invites applications for SAHA Curator in Residence, a two-year, exempt position joining our renowned curatorial team in New York. You will lead research, planning, and production of contemporary art exhibitions, with a focus on Türkiye, collaborating across departments and coordinating with international artists and lenders.

The role emphasizes developing exhibitions, publications, and programs while engaging in fundraising and residency coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (MA preferable) in art history or curatorial studies.
• 3–5+ years’ experience in executing museum-quality international exhibitions, performances, and publications.
• Experience with artists, galleries, and fabricators on complex projects.
• Knowledge of histories of contemporary and modern art and exhibition making.
• Knowledge of contemporary art, artists, galleries, and institutions in NY and internationally.
• Excellent written, editorial, and spoken communication; highly organized.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite; SketchUp fluency preferred.
• Fluency in Turkish and English required.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Domestic and international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute the production of exhibitions and supervise loans of artworks from museums, galleries, and private lenders.
• Collaborate with other departments on production and realization of exhibitions.
• Communicate with artists, galleries, and lenders worldwide for research, loans, and production.
• Conduct preliminary research for exhibitions with knowledge of international artists and spaces.
• Oversee production of large-scale artworks with artists and fabricators.
• Supervise installation of exhibitions under director/curators.
• Coordinate artist residencies, travel, and programs.
• Assist the Director in administrative and curatorial matters; manage calendars and schedules.
• Coordinate research for publications and assist in producing catalogs.
• Write interpretative and promotional materials for press and web.
• Evaluate and circulate exhibition proposals from institutions.
• Curate and organize small to medium-scale exhibitions under guidance.
• Contribute to fundraising and grant proposal efforts.
• Lead tours for public and private groups.

Skills

Turkish fluency

English fluency

Communication skills

Project management

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree (MA preferable) in art history or curatorial studies

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Job description

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SAHA CURATOR IN RESIDENCE

Full-time Regular New York, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1079

Salary: $85,066.27 Annually

Position Title: SAHA CURATOR IN RESIDENCE

Department: Curatorial

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employment Status: Full-Time

Union Position: Yes

Fellowship Stipend: $23,000.00

Reports to: Museum’s Director and Curatorial Team

POSITION SUMMARY

The SAHA Curator in Residence is a role for a dynamic Curator, at the associate level, to join the New Museum’s internationally renowned Curatorial team and continue to expand its critically acclaimed exhibition programs. This position will collaborate on the planning and realization of large and small-scale museum exhibitions working with the museum’s Director and curatorial team. The Curator in Residence will also provide knowledge, research and programming related to contemporary art from Türkiye. This is a unique opportunity to join a world-class institution, a globally focused curatorial team, and to gain unique professional experience and skills. This position, which is offered for a period of two years, is supported by SAHA Association, Istanbul. This position is eligible for the New Museum’s employee benefits programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate and execute the production of exhibitions and supervise loans of artworks from museums, galleries, and private lenders. Assist other members of the curatorial team in the execution and production of exhibitions and the production/loan of artworks.
• Collaborate and coordinate the production and execution of exhibitions with other departments (exhibition, education, finance, etc.).
• Communicate with artists, galleries, and lenders worldwide for research, loan correspondence, and production. Act as a liaison with artists and their representatives in the preparation of exhibitions and publications. Advanced language skills are preferred.
• Conduct preliminary research for exhibitions, demonstrating a detailed knowledge of international artists, institutions, art spaces, and practices.
• Oversee production of large-scale artworks working with artists, fabricators, and other museum departments.
• Supervise the installation of exhibitions with oversight from the Director and/or other curators.
• Facilitate the coordination of artist residencies in the New Museum studio, including organizing travel and accommodation, and meetings and programs for resident artists.
• Assist the Director in administrative and curatorial matters (which might include research, coordinating travels, bookings, correspondence, schedule, etc.). Provide general assistance in the management of the department (calendar, presentations, schedules, etc.).
• Coordinate and manage research and gathering materials for publications.
• Assist in producing, editing, and managing publications and exhibition catalogues.
• Write interpretative and promotional materials to be used in press releases, web, extended captions, signage, and printed materials across departments.
• Help select, monitor, and circulate exhibition proposals from various institutions.
• Curate, propose, and/or organize small to medium-scale exhibitions under the guidance of the Director and/or other curators. Participate in the curatorial department’s process of selection and discussion of exhibition proposals.
• Participate in fundraising efforts, provide support, and contribute to the grant proposal writing process and the development department's fundraising efforts. Collaborate with the Development department in organizing and leading stewardship/membership events.
• Lead tours for both public and private groups.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree (MA preferable) in art history or curatorial studies.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 plus years’ experience in executing museum-quality international exhibitions, performances, and publications.
• Extensive experience in working with artists, galleries, and fabricators in realizing complicated projects.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of the histories of contemporary and modern art, contemporary curatorial practices, and the histories of exhibition making.
• Extensive knowledge of contemporary art, artists, galleries, and institutions in New York and internationally.
• Excellent written, editorial, and spoken communication skills. Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, work independently, and to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to interface professionally and gracefully with colleagues and stakeholders from different backgrounds.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite required. Fluency in SketchUp preferred.
• Expertise in contemporary Turkish art and culture is essential for this role. Consequently, fluency in both Turkish and English is required.
• The candidate should be eligible to work in the United States.
• Domestic and international travel may be required.

BENEFITS

We offer a full comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Reimbursement Program through the Difference Card, Commuter Benefits Program through the Difference Card, Voluntary Short Term Disability Plan and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, and other voluntary benefits. Full-time employees receive 15 days of paid time off, 8 sick days off and 13 holidays off as applicable through the fiscal year.

ABOUT THE MUSEUM

The New Museum's mission is simply "New Art, New Ideas." Founded in 1977 by curator Marcia Tucker with a bold vision of presenting contemporary culture in a critical and scholarly context, the New Museum has been a leader among contemporary art museums for over 40 years and is among the most respected internationally for its risk‑taking curatorial program. The New Museum is a center for exhibitions, information, and documentation about living artists from around the world, focusing on emerging and under-recognized voices, and providing a platform for the artists who are defining our cultural moment. In 2007, the New Museum made history with the inauguration of its first permanent building at 235 Bowery designed by the Tokyo-based firm SANAA. Since that time, over 4 million have visited or attended programs and events, and the Museum has 155 exhibitions featuring over 600 artists from 60+ countries in our galleries, as well as over 1,200 public programs ranging from live performances, conferences, residencies, screening, after-school programs, and family days.

For more information about the New Museum and its programs, please visit www.newmuseum.org

Equal Opportunity Employer

The New Museum of Contemporary Art believes that all persons are entitled to Equal Employment Opportunity and we do not discriminate against our staff members or applicants for employment because of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender identity and expression, sex, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran or citizenship status provided they are qualified and meet the requirements for the job. The New Museum provides reasonable accommodation to candidates with disabilities. As per New York State Guidelines, all candidates hired must be vaccinated with the COVID vaccine.