Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) seeks a Curator of Media Arts to join its curatorial team. The Curator of Media Arts will be a key collaborative partner for developing and implementing exhibitions, public programs, and publications that support the Museum’s mission. The successful candidate will possess deep and wide-ranging knowledge of both contemporary and historical media-based art, and a track record of organizing innovative, engaging exhibitions and programs for a broad audience. The position requires excellent writing and organizational skills and a desire to work collaboratively across departments. This is a full-time exempt position, which reports to the Deputy Director for Curatorial Affairs.
Museum of the Moving Image advances the understanding, enjoyment, and appreciation of the art, history, technique, and technology of film, television, and digital media by presenting exhibitions, education programs, significant moving-image works, and interpretive programs, and collecting and preserving moving-image related artifacts.
Job Responsibilities:
Working with the Deputy Director for Curatorial Affairs and the Executive Director, envision and realize an approach to exhibiting and collecting media-based art that complements the overall mission of the Museum
Conceive and organize exhibitions or installations, which includes developing relationships and maintaining communication with artists; writing exhibition text; collaborating with collections and exhibitions staff on logistics, planning, and installation; and adhering to deadlines
Collaborate on the development of education and public programs related to exhibitions
Work with staff to shape a schedule for exhibitions and public programs
Collaborate with staff, as needed, to realize long-term projects
Work with development team on grant applications and other fundraising activities
Participate in the development and stewardship of the Museum’s collection of time-based media art
Develop and write exhibit catalogs and artist monographs, as required
Develop, produce, and moderate ongoing artist talks and other public programs
Maintain internal communication with all Museum departments as required
Other administrative and curatorial tasks as assigned
Qualifications:
B.A., M.A. or Ph.D. in Art, Film/Media Studies or a related field a plus
A strong record of organizing exhibitions and public programs
Demonstrated research capabilities, with a sophisticated understanding of the moving image as an art form, and an innate intellectual curiosity
Proven success in collaborating with a diverse population of colleagues, guest curators, and other industry professionals
Strong organizational skills; ability to set priorities, yet maintain flexibility in order to respond quickly to new opportunities
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Minimum of 3-5 years relevant experience required