Art Director directs and develops the creative design and execution of visual communications to meet an organization's marketing or advertising objectives. Provides internal clients with design standards, tools, and guidance on communicating corporate image, branding, and identity. Being an Art Director leads the design and production operations of all visual elements including publications, infographics, and social content, that are deployed across digital, interactive and print. Stays current on latest trends. Additionally, Art Director develops a network of vendors, freelance artists, and designers to utilize for project support. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in art, graphic design or equivalent. Typically reports to top management. The Art Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be an Art Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Description
The Currier Museum of Art seeks a curator to lead its contemporary program of artists-in-residence, exhibitions, acquisitions, and community engagement. The museum has a strong residency program, with a home for visiting artists across the street from the museum, as a means of creating a depth of understanding with a range of audiences. Artists are chosen by invitation and through an annual open call. The museum acquires significant works produced by visiting artists, commissioned works, and builds its collection of 20th-century and contemporary art. A special fund supports public projects in the neighboring city of Nashua.
This position requires creative thinking, experience working with artists, familiarity with contemporary collectors, dealers, foundations, and events, a commitment to co-curation, and a collaborative approach to the historic collection.
The Curator of Contemporary Art will:
The Currier Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Currier welcomes and encourages candidates from Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), as well as members of the LGBTQIA community. The museum does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Requirements
MA Degree in relevant field with 3-5 years of experience. Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills. Outgoing and enthusiastic; strong interpersonal and relationship management skills with various constituencies both internally and externally; positive attitude and a sense of humor; discretion and a commitment to confidentiality and ethical behavior.
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