The Job
As Assistant/Associate Curator of Global Contemporary Art, the successful candidate will join a collaborative team of four interdisciplinary specialists to support an expansive program centered upon the work of living artists.  Under the direction of the Chair, they/she/he will actively foster a culture of respect and inclusion within the department and join with colleagues to achieve both individual and departmental goals, including ongoing work to strengthen curatorial commitments to diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging (DEAIB).  The successful candidate will embrace Mia’s dedication to audience engagement and lifelong learning through innovative, inclusive, and accessible programming and delivery methods.  They/she/he will work to engage a diverse range of stakeholders, including artists, colleagues, and community partners, to ensure a sustainable and dynamic future for Global Contemporary Art at Mia.  Under the direction of the Chair, the successful candidate will advocate for and meet the highest standards of scholarship and investigation, reinforcing intellectual inquiry as a core tenant of Mia’s culture and output.

In this role, you will…

• Advance the vision of Global Contemporary Art at Mia. 
• Provide subject-area expertise in one or more areas of Global Contemporary Art. 
• Heighten the profile of Mia’s collection and program in Global Contemporary Art through significant acquisitions, ambitious and intellectually rigorous exhibitions, gallery rotations, publications, and public programming.
• Work cross-departmentally to organize and co-lead contemporary acquisitions, exhibitions, and programs, as needed.
• Cultivate relationships with donors, professional colleagues, partner organizations and peer institutions, as well as the community at large, in furtherance of Mia’s strategic goals, especially in support of DEAIB.
• Responsibly co-manage the museum’s collection of Global Contemporary Art, ensuring proper documentation, maintenance, display, and conservation.
• Locate, research and recommend works of art for the Chair to purchase. Maintain awareness of availability of art objects and exhibitions through active research, contact with dealers, and other professionals and collectors.
• Oversee the maintenance and conservation of post-war collection in storage, on exhibition, or on loan.
• Participate in museum community as active scholar/curator in their field.
• Engage actively in enhancing the reputation of Mia’s collection and exhibitions locally and nationally.
• Represent Mia through participation on committees and involvement in programs that enhance the knowledge and appreciation of art.

Specific Requirements

• Master’s degree required. Ph.D. preferred.
• Three or more years of experience with broad knowledge of all areas of art after 1970.
• Strong record of research and scholarship, with proven experience organizing exhibitions and producing publications of high quality.
• Demonstrated skill at strategically building a collection through gift and purchase.
• Strong budget, exhibitions, program, and strategic planning experience and demonstrated skills in those areas.
• Team player with the ability to work within cross-functional teams effectively.
• Excellent planning, organizational and project management skills.
• Exceptional and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build positive and effective relationships with donors and the broader community.

Mia Culture
The Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) is an audience-centered, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome. Mia is Mission Driven, Generous, Agile, Emotionally Aware, and Positive, and endeavors to create a workplace culture where staff are responsible to one another, to our visitors, and to themselves to do the best work possible.

To Apply
To be considered for this position, please apply online at https://jobs-artsmia.submittable.com/submit.

Posting Deadline
Open until filled. 
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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