Seeking Curator of Contemporary Art

The David Winton Bell Gallery at Brown University seeks an experienced and energetic Curator with specialization in contemporary art. The Curator is responsible for organization of exhibitions and care of the collection of more than 7,000 objects. She/he/they assists the Director in planning the Gallery’s exhibition program and is responsible for research and development of 3–4 exhibitions per year. The Curator plans and implements educational programs in conjunction with exhibitions, provides access to the permanent collection for classes and individuals, and works with guest curators and artists. Other important duties include grant writing, fundraising and donor cultivation, creation of publicity and promotional material, and support of related University projects.

The position requires:
–Master’s degree in art history, or related field, or related experience;
–Advanced knowledge of contemporary art and visual culture;
–3–5 years of curatorial experience;
–Knowledge of standard museum curatorial practices and exhibition development and logistics;
–Proven skills in research, writing, and communication for general and scholarly audience;
–Experience in object-based teaching

This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and excellent benefits.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled
Brown offers competitive benefits such as a generous retirement plan and education programs; details are available here.

To apply, please use the following link to view the position on Brown’s Career site.

Brown University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community; as an EEO/AA employer, Brown considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, gender, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.