Seeking Chief Curator

Applications are now open for new Chief Curator at MAMM.

The Medellín Museum of Modern Art (MAMM) is a private non-profit organization established in 1978 by a group of artists and citizens. Its mission is to provide a space for knowledge, learning, and enjoyment through art and culture. The Museum has become a leading institution in the Colombian art scene with a global outreach, and its programming include temporary exhibitions and from the art collection, educational programs, a comprehensive film series, and cultural events that foster new ways of thinking and creativity.

MAMM team is guided by a set of core values: respect for diverse perspectives, warmth in interactions, and professionalism in all endeavors.

Position overview
MAMM is seeking a new Chief Curator, who will build upon the Museum's decade-long process of growth and transformation, contributing to its consolidation as a vital space for the cultural life of Medellín, Colombia, and the region. The ideal candidate will possess a vision, sensitivity, knowledge, and creativity that will enable them to integrate the diverse voices of contemporary art and culture into the life of MAMM, while also addressing the critical issues facing our world today and in the future.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent leadership and team management skills, as well as the ability to adapt to different work environments and take on any responsibility. They will also have outstanding organizational, planning, and execution skills, as well as the willingness and sensitivity to establish relationships and communicate with diverse communities in the artistic and cultural ecosystems.

Key info
Position: Chief Curator
Department: Curatorial Department
Job Type: Full-time position. Medellín, Colombia
Direct Supervisor: General Director
Application deadline: Sunday, December 1, 2024

Essential requirements*
–10–15 years of professional and proven experience in artistic and curatorial projects, preferably in cultural institutions (museums, cultural centers, independent spaces, etc.)
–Graduate degree in art history, curatorial studies, aesthetics, art theory, architecture, or related areas.
–In-depth and proven knowledge of contemporary art and the functioning of the art ecosystem, especially Colombian and Latin American, and broad knowledge of contemporary cultural issues.
–A strong international network. 
–Fluent in Spanish and English.
–Outstanding written and oral communication skills.

*Applications that do not meet these requirements will not be considered in this call.

Key responsibilities
–Implement the Museum's curatorial policy in direct relation to the institution's central mission.
–Design, evaluate and supervise the implementation of the Museum's exhibition program around the patrimonial collection, temporary exhibitions and special projects.
–In collaboration with the department of Education and Public Programs, develop academic, educational, pedagogical and cultural activities that complement and enrich the contents of the exhibitions.
–Participate in the design of the Museum's cultural program lines, promoting the integration of activities in such a way that the mission areas complement each other.
–Participate, analyze, recommend and guide the institution as part of the executive committee.
–Direct and coordinate the administrative tasks of the Curatorial department.

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How to apply?
Send the following, in Spanish, via email to: seleccion@mammedellin.org with the subject line Curador Jefe
–CV
–Motivation letter expressing your artistic vision for the present and future of MAMM within the greater local and global context (up to 2 pages).
–Names and contact information of three professional referees