De Appel Foundation Centre for Contemporary Art will be searching for a new general director as of 1 January 2006
responses must be received before Friday, 16 September 2005
De Appel Foundation
Information concerning the selection committee and the appointment procedure can be obtained from Eva Brinkman:
T 31 20 6255651
F 31 20 6225215
E ebrinkman [at] deappel.nl
W www.deappel.nl
De Appel Foundation is one of the Netherlands leading art institutes, dedicated to presenting a wide range of projects, installations and research from the world of contemporary art. Since being founded in 1975, De Appel has built up an international reputation in spotting and introducing the latest trends in contemporary art. It invites the public to engage in reflection, confrontation and criticism and strives to foster a climate of interest and comprehension in their approach to new art forms. De Appel also offers young curators the opportunity to participate in the annual Curatorial Training Programme (CTP). As a lookout post for international developments, De Appel makes an important contribution to todays discourse on contemporary art and visual culture.
De Appel will be searching for a new general director as of 1 January 2006.
Job description
The board is searching for an enthusiastic director who is fully engaged in the art world someone with vision who is prepared to determine the artistic profile of De Appels exhibition policy and to take on responsibility for the CTPs selection and content. The director is also responsible for organisational management and personnel.
Profile
The director has a clear vision of the content of De Appels artistic programme and is gifted with outstanding analytical, communicative and social skills. He/she acts as a source of inspiration for artists, personnel, board members and fellow professionals. The director is also expected to maintain a broad international network and to serve as De Appels ambassador. The ability to communicate fluently in English is essential, and a good mastery of other foreign languages will be looked upon favourably as a valuable asset.
The director is responsible for embarking upon and strengthening De Appels prominent position at both national and international level. The director has the ability to view the professionalization of the art sector from a strategic vantage point, and has demonstrable knowledge and experience in organizational management. The director examines the possibility of entering into partnerships and alliances that could expand De Appels level of support from society at large as well as broadening its financial base. He/she is also a person who shows initiative and recognizes the importance of appealing to a diverse public.
Conditions of employment
This is a full-time, 5-year position with the possibility of reappointment. The salary level will be determined by mutual agreement and is dependent on the candidates demonstrable experience.
The board looks forward to receiving applications (in the English language, in consideration of the international character of the selection committee) accompanied by a CV and a statement of personal motivation. Candidates are invited to present their personal vision and future plans for De Appel.
The board would very much appreciate being made aware of any candidates who may qualify for this function.
Please direct all responses before Friday, 16 September 2005, to:
De Appel Foundation
Prof. Egbert Dommering, board member and chairman of the selection committee
Nieuwe Spiegelstraat 10
1017 DE Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Information concerning the selection committee and the appointment procedure can be obtained from Eva Brinkman:
T 31 20 6255651
F 31 20 6225215
E ebrinkman@deappel.nl
W www.deappel.nl
