About FRAME: 

Founded in 1999 by the late Elizabeth Rohatyn during her husband’s tenure as the U.S. Ambassador to France, FRAME is a consortium of 29 major art museums in France and North America that promotes cultural exchange in the context of museum collaborations. FRAME fosters partnerships among its member museums to develop innovative exhibitions, educational and public programs, and professional exchanges among museum staff, and maintains a website to reach global audiences. The organization provides grants to its member museums for joint exhibitions, educational and public programs, as well as projects with a DEIA focus. FRAME is the only network of its kind, and its commitment to cultural diplomacy in the context of museum exchanges reflects its origins from the U.S. Embassy in Paris and the Ministry of Culture in France.

For more information, please visit: Welcome to FRAME Museums

About the opportunity: 

FRAME is at an exciting inflection point following the adoption of a five-year strategic plan in October 2023. The organization is seeking a dynamic Executive Director based in North America to co-lead the implementation of this new strategic plan and shepherd the organization through a period of growth. The next leader will work in collaboration with their French counterpart to fully implement the plan while focusing on fundraising, network governance, and expansion. 

FRAME serves museum directors, curators, educators and other museum professional staff who all convene at annual meetings to discuss projects, opportunities, and issues facing museums. FRAME wants to expand its traditional membership program and develop a new affiliate membership program, which will broaden FRAME’s reach in promoting dialogue and cultural exchange at all levels. The Executive Director for North America reports to the Co-Presidents of FRAME (North America and France) and works closely with the Executive Director for France. The Executive Director’s primary responsibility is to implement the FRAME strategic plan in strong partnership with their French colleague.

The full position description can be viewed and downloaded through this LINK.

FRAME has retained Sally M. Sterling Executive Search to support the search for Executive Director. We welcome comments, nominations, or expressions of interest. All applicants are asked to include a letter of interest with their resume. Please send an email with supporting materials to the confidential email address: FRAME@sallysterlingexecutivesearch.com.