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The High Museum of Art seeks an experienced and innovative Curator/Associate curator with expertise in European art from 1800-1960. Title and supervisory responsibilities will be commensurate with experience. Under the supervision of the Chief Curator, the Frances B. Bunzl Family Curator/Associate Curator of European Art will oversee all aspects of the Museum’s curatorial program for European art including a collection of over 1,100 paintings, sculpture, and works on paper spanning the fourteenth through the mid-twentieth centuries. The holdings of early European paintings and sculpture were formed through gifts from the Samuel H. Kress Foundation in the late 1950s. In the ensuing decades, particular emphasis has been placed upon drawings and prints as well as the work of nineteenth and twentieth century artists including those associated with French and northern European Impressionism as featured in the Museum’s Stein and Shaheen Collections. The ideal candidate will be committed to working creatively and collaboratively with a diverse group of High staff, patrons, and their own network of national and international peers to develop exhibitions, scholarship, and new opportunities of focus for collection growth. Essential duties include planning and managing the development of the European art collections, exhibitions, and related initiatives; developing and managing exhibition projects including major collaborative projects; researching and documenting works of art; maintaining knowledge of the art market and pursuing strategic objectives for collection growth; conceiving and publishing exhibition catalogues and scholarly articles; communicating and working with museum staff and external partners; anticipating collections care and conservation needs; collaborating with Learning and Civic Engagement staff for interpretive strategies and community outreach; leading programs for Friends of the Collections support group; mentoring fellows, assistants, and interns; responding to scholarly and public inquiries; representing the museum in professional associations and events; and meeting all responsibilities with high ethical and professional standards. Qualifications include an M.A. required, Ph.D. preferred, 3-5 years of relevant experience, expertise in exhibition development, strong research and public speaking record, familiarity with new technologies, and ability to work collaboratively. Skills include effective communication, organizational and time-management skills, resourcefulness, creativity, and flexibility. Physical demands include some standing, walking, bending, frequent use of hands, stooping, and light lifting (at least 10 pounds).

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