The BMA is seeking a dynamic and innovative Curator and Department Head for African Art to join an 11-member curatorial team in an institution with both an impressive collection of African objects and a strong record of scholarship and major African art exhibitions.

Directing the Department for Arts of Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific Islands, the curator will oversee the BMA’s extensive collection of over 2,000 African objects including textiles.

Responsibilities

The curator’s first assignment represents a major opportunity, the formulation of plans for a new installation of the African collection, part of a current project for reinstallation of several major collections.  This project is collaborative including colleagues in education as well as exhibition design and installation. The objective is to develop new approaches for display and interpretation based on the commitment of delivering memorable and inspiring experiences with works of art to a broad and diverse public.

S/he will work with a dedicated group of collectors, including the support group, The Friends of the Arts of Africa, The Pacific, and the Americas.  Through exhibitions, public programs, and publications of scholarly significance, this curator will enhance a long tradition of commitment to the appreciation and study of African Art. S/he will build new and more diverse audiences and help connect the BMA to other arts and academic institutions in Baltimore.

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Curatorial title and salary will be commensurate with background and level of museum experience. Please send cover letter, resume, record of scholarship, and salary requirements via email to HR@artbma.org with “Curator of African Art-AAAPI Search” in the subject line. No phone calls please.

Ishibashi Foundation is offering a scholarship through Japan Educational Exchanges and Services (JEES) to graduate students who are planning to enter one of the selected universities in Japan and to major in art history.

Ishibashi Foundation is established in 1956 by Mr. ISHIBASHI Shojiro, a founder of the Bridgestone Corporation. Through the Foundation Mr. ISHIBASHI had intended to benefit the public and society and advance culture based on his philosophy, “FOR THE WELFARE AND HAPPINESS OF ALL MANKIND”. The mission and role of the Foundation is to contribute toward the advancement of culture by promoting and supporting art and education. Alongside the operation of its museums, the Foundation has been supporting school and organizational activities and projects which promote education, art and internationalization.

?Eligibility

Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:

*Privately financed graduate students who are planning to enter one of the following universities in Japan:

Tohoku University: se3@bureau.tohoku.ac.jp
Tsukuba University: isc@un.tsukuba.ac.jp
Tokyo University: seikatsushien@ml.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp
Tokyo University of the Arts: ryugaku@ml.geidai.ac.jp
Nagoya University: scholarship@post.jimu.nagoya-u.ac.jp
Kyoto University: scholarship@mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp
Osaka University: kenkyou-r@ml.office.osaka-u.ac.jp
Kyushu University: intlrshien@jimu.kyushu-u.ac.jp
Waseda University: syogakukin@list.waseda.jp
Keio University: ishibashischolar@info.keio.ac.jp

*Students from Europe or North America who are not living in Japan at the time of application.

*Students who have no difficulty in understanding lectures or research seminars in Japanese.

*Students who will be able to receive a recommendation for the scholarship from the university they plan to enter.

*Students who will not receive any scholarships from other parties during the period that they receive the scholarship from Ishibashi Foundation.

?Amount and Duration of Scholarship

150,000 yen/Month ?Maximum duration: Two years?

?Application Period and Application Procedures

Application period and procedures depend on through which university you apply.  For further information, contact a scholarship office of the university in the above list.

Please note the following:

*Applications must be submitted by the universities in Japan listed above.

Applications submitted directly by the applicants will not be accepted either by Ishibashi Foundation or JEES.

*Prior to submitting application for this scholarship, applicants must arrange for an university faculty member to serve as an academic advisor in order to be considered for admittance into the university in the above list. Applicants are required to communicate directly with their chosen academic advisor to obtain consent from the faculty member to serve in this capacity. Applications will not be accepted without the consent and arrangement of a faculty member to serve as the applicant’s academic advisor.

*Applicants will lose eligibility for the scholarship if they are not accepted in one of the selected universities listed above.

The Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum at Washington University in St. Louis is seeking an experienced and dynamic Curator for Public Art to build a new Art on Campus program with the mission to research, commission, collect, and integrate contemporary works of art in all media as site-specific installations at indoor and outdoor public spaces on campus. The vision for Art on Campus is to shape a rigorous public art program that activates the campus community and contributes to the cultural identity of the St. Louis metropolitan area. Works commissioned as part of the Art on Campus program, generally in tandem with capital building and renovation projects, will become part of the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum’s permanent collection, one of the finest university collections in the United States with strong holdings from the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries.

As a member of the Kemper Art Museum curatorial staff in the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts, the Curator for Public Art will work in collaboration with the Museum Director, the Dean of the Sam Fox School, and the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Capital Projects to direct the Art on Campus program considering a wide range of campus stakeholders. In an effort to build an energetic and innovative contemporary public art program that serves a large number of visitors and encourages meaningful engagement with the collection, the curator will also develop a program of public art exhibitions and publications. To advance the mission of the School and the University, and to further engage the community, the Curator will foster partnerships with cultural institutions throughout the city and region, and nationally and internationally.

Responsibilities include:

- Research, commission, and curate the installation of public art for Washington University’s Art on Campus program in collaboration with a team of campus leaders and stakeholders
- Curate innovative and significant exhibitions with a focus on public art
- Conceive interpretive and scholarly publications with a focus on public art and Washington University’s Art on Campus program
- Engage the University and wider community audiences with thoughtful programs surrounding the significance of public art in today’s society
- Build on the success of the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum’s collection by distinguishing Washington University as a public art “site lab” and developing a regional, national, and international identity in relation to public art
- Assist the Director and Chief Curator in developing broad support for the Art on Campus program including fundraising, donor relations, and public relations
- Develop relationships with peer institutions and artists
- Research and write grants related to public art

Requirements

- Ph.D. in Art History with specialty in contemporary or public art plus five years of curatorial experience preferred, or equivalent combination of a Master’s degree in art history with specialty in contemporary or public art and more than five years of curatorial experience
- Demonstrated achievement in the acquisition and curatorial organization of public art projects and a record of scholarly publications
- Well-connected within the network of global contemporary art
- Ability to collaborate with university faculty, museum staff, professional colleagues, and museum supporters
- Proficiency in one or more foreign languages appropriate to the field of scholarship with fluency strongly preferred
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Teaching experience preferred

Art on Campus at Washington University in St. Louis

The mission of the new Art on Campus initiative is to commission, collect, and integrate works of art in all media as site-specific installations at indoor and outdoor public spaces on campus. Art on Campus aims to build an eminent collection of site-specific public art by nationally and internationally recognized artists that reflects the University’s stature and the diversity of its people and intellectual activity. Artists considered as candidates for the Art on Campus program will have a significant and active national and international exhibition history.

Washington University’s landscapes, sites and facilities offer a significant historical setting for public art. Originally planned by Cope and Stewardson in 1899, the Danforth Campus has evolved to include a range of public spaces - both exterior and interior. Art on Campus commissions will contribute significantly to the dialogue between the historical setting and its legacies and current and future University missions.

Contemplated upcoming capital projects include facilities for business, social work and public health, the humanities and social sciences, engineering, research, art and architecture, student housing, athletics and recreation, dining, and structured parking, among others.

Commissions for qualified capital projects will each be considered in a unique way, and locations selected in consultation with the artist to complement the architectural setting and context. Together the campus’ collection of open public spaces and public art will help shape the future experience of the University setting.

To view the complete job description and to apply, please visit the Washington University employment website at https://jobs.wustl.edu and search for job title “Curator for Public Art” or job id “23170″ in the keyword search.

About Wittenberg University:
Wittenberg University is a nationally ranked, private, liberal arts college. Situated on 100 acres of rolling hills in Springfield Ohio, Wittenberg is easily accessible from Columbus, Dayton and Cincinnati and has an enrollment of about 2,000 students. Wittenberg is related to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Job Description:
Wittenberg University invites applications for a one-year postdoctoral teaching fellow in Korean Studies for the 2012-2013 academic year. This position is supported by the ASIANetwork-Luce Foundation Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow Program. Candidates’ area of research must focus centrally on Korea but may represent any field within the humanities or social sciences including, but not limited to, anthropology, art history, geography, history, literature, political science, religious studies and sociology. Fellows will teach 3 courses per year and participate in the academic life of the University and the East Asian Studies program. Strong commitment to teaching is required. Additionally, fellows will be expected to present their research at the annual ASIANetwork conference to be held in spring 2013.

Requirements:
Applicants should have earned a doctorate or terminal degree from a North American university within the last 3 years. Applicants who are ABD may be considered, provided that they have a scheduled completion date prior to the beginning of the fellowship year verified by their graduate advisor. Ph.D. must be received by the start of the appointment date.

Fellows will receive an annual stipend of $31,500 and are eligible to apply for travel funds from both the university and East Asian Studies.

Additional Information:
Wittenberg is committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified individuals who collectively reflect the diversity of our student body and society at-large. We believe it is educationally imperative to further our students’ appreciation and understanding of a culturally diverse society, and we are committed to ensuring a diverse environment for all individuals, regardless of race, gender, religion, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, physical ability, or disability. In that spirit, we are especially interested in receiving applications from individuals who would contribute to the diversity of our community.

Application Instructions:
Review of applications will begin on February 15, 2012 and continue until the position is filled.

Interested applicants MUST set-up an account and make application through our online system. To apply, please click on, or copy/paste this link into your browser: http://wittenberg.int erviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=29573. Then, upload the following documents in MS Word or Adobe Acrobat format:

1. Letter of Application
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Two-page statement of teaching philosophy
4. Sample syllabi

Complete applications should also include three letters of reference. Letters of reference should be emailed or mailed directly to Brenda Fagan, Administrative Assistant, East Asian Studies, Wittenberg University, Post Office Box 720, Springfield, OH 45501-0720, bfagan@wittenberg.edu; phone: 937-327-6110.

A limited number of interviews can be conducted during the Association for Asian Studies (AAS) annual conference in Toronto on March 15 through 18, 2012. If you are attending this conference, please contact Howard Y. F. Choy, Associate Professor of Foreign Languages & Literature and East Asian Studies, at hchoy@wittenberg.edu.

If you are a person with a disability and require assistance with the employment process, please contact Wittenberg’s Human Resources Department at 937-327-7517.

Job Details

Excellent work opportunity in a beautiful Maine setting! The Acadia Summer Arts Program provides an invaluable opportunity to host and work with internationally recognized artists, curators, writers, and critics – in previous summers guests have included the likes of William Kentridge, Kara Walker, and Tacita Dean, as well as the directors of numerous prestigious museums such as LA MOCA, Miami MOCA, the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, and the Wadsworth Atheneum. Seeking qualified candidates for summer 2012 and beyond in the position of Administrative Assistant to the Founder and Director of resident fellowship Acadia Summer Arts Program, with the possibility of a full-time position as Assistant to the Founder and Director of the Fabric Workshop and Museum in Philadelphia. This position involves arts administration, writing, editing, public relations, exhibition coordination, supervising an archival video collection, and collections management of an extensive modern and contemporary art collection. Top salary and benefits for top references.

In addition to the duties listed above, other key responsibilities include coordinating schedules, maintaining calendars, booking travel, facilitating events and general office administration.

BA in art history or museum studies required; MA in arts and business administration or art history preferred. Applicants must have previous paid job experience and demonstrate impeccable organization and attention to detail. Computer competence, social and communication skills are a necessity as well as working knowledge of Windows, Mac, and MS Office. Registrar experience and experience drafting/editing publications or official correspondence is a plus.

To apply, please send cover letter outlining previous experience and interest along with a resume by email to kippyasap@aol.com or facsimile to 610-286-5669 then call 610-286-1912 or email to confirm receipt.

The Museum of Modern Art is currently accepting applications for its Beaumont and Nancy Newhall Curatorial Fellowship.  This is a full-time, three year grant funded position.  The Museum began to collect photographs in 1930 and established the department in 1940; its holdings of more than 25,000 works dating from approximately 1840 to the present constitute one of the most important collections of photography in the world. As diverse as photography itself, the collection includes work not only by artists, but also by journalists, scientists, entrepreneurs, and amateurs.

The Newhall Fellow will assist the department’s senior curatorial staff in all areas of their responsibilities with specific additional responsibilities as follows:

- Performs administrative tasks in the context of curatorial functions including acquisition procedures, collections records, research for exhibitions and publications, departmental committees, loans, and general curatorial inquiries.

- Performs exhibition support functions, including general research, checklist maintenance, assistance with loans, catalogue preparation, wall labels, liaise with other areas of the museum such as exhibitions, conservation, publications, graphic design, framing, etc.

- Performs work in relation to the care of the collections in gallery, study center, and storage areas.

- Conducts collection gallery inspections and assists in follow-up arrangements in the event of damage, deterioration, etc.  Answers inquiries and conducts some gallery tours as necessary for visitors, etc.

- Researches and catalogues the Museum Collection and Archives under senior staff supervision and answers related inquiries from the public and scholars with regard to such information.

- Assists in the administration of artists’ viewing program and the departmental study centers.

Qualified candidates must possess a Master’s degree in Art History, ABD candidates preferred, with a focus on the history of photography preferred and 2 years’ relevant museum experience or equivalent. Candidates must also be conversant with modern and contemporary art and the history of photography.  Excellent writing, research, and organizational skills are also required. We seek individuals who are highly motivated, pay strict attention to detail, have excellent computer skills, and will bring a high level of enthusiasm to work with a curatorial team.  Candidates should also have the ability to manage more than one project at a time and to consistently meet deadlines.  Knowledge of one foreign language preferred.

Please submit resume and cover letter, which must include salary requirements, to jobs@moma.org.  Please reference the position title in the subject line.

The Museum of Modern Art is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or political affiliation.

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The Madison Square Park Conservancy is the non-profit organization that operates and programs historic, 6.2-acre Madison Square Park, a premier public space and cultural arts venue in New York City. Mad. Sq. Art is the contemporary art program of the Madison Square Park Conservancy, presenting four newly commissioned exhibitions each year in a variety of media ranging from monumental sculpture to video installations. Participating artists have included Jaume Plensa, Antony Gormley, Roxy Paine, Mark di Suvero, Jessica Stockholder, Sol LeWitt, Tadashi Kawamata, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, William Wegman and Ursula Von Rydingsvard, among others.

The Art Development Associate will join the Art Department and will be directly responsible for identifying and soliciting individuals, institutions, and foundations for gifts and grants to support Mad. Sq. Art , in addition to coordinating the Conservancy’s other art-related development initiatives. The Art Development Associate will also provide support to the President and Associate Curator in a variety of areas including, but not limited to, preparation and staffing of curatorial and artist meetings, publications and print collateral production tasks, digital media marketing, and public outreach related to Mad. Sq. Art.

The Art Development Associate will have the following primary responsibilities:

• Identify new prospects for individual, institutional, and foundation grants and gifts for Mad. Sq. Art exhibitions
• Prepare proposals, solicitation letters, and presentation materials for prospects under the direction of the Associate Curator and the President
• Prepare and monitor timelines for solicitations, submissions, and renewals
• Establish timelines for and ensure the timely satisfaction of all conditions of grants and/or corporate sponsorship agreements
• Assist with follow-up on all solicitations, including helping to secure all pledges and writing prompt letters of thanks
• Process, track, and provide ongoing reports on all solicitations, submissions, and renewals
• Manage and maintain mailing lists, research, and donor databases

The Art Development Associate will also assist the department with the following responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support for the art department
• Assist with the creation of informational and promotional copy for print collateral, e-news, and the MSPC website
• Assist with Mad. Sq. Art event operations, including day-of-event set-up, RSVP lists, check-in, seating, and break-down, as well as with other MSPC programs and events as part of the Conservancy staff

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree, with a focus in art history/contemporary art preferred
• Demonstrated art fundraising experience, with a minimum of two years’ experience in a development position or equivalent
• Demonstrated knowledge of foundation and institutional funding sources
• Familiarity with donor software, WordPress digital publishing, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Photoshop/InDesign
• Keen attention to detail
• Exemplary writing skills

To apply, send cover letter & resume to info@madisonsquarepark.org. No phone calls, please.

Application deadline: February 12, 2012

The Madison Square Park Conservancy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.

The Department of Visual Arts of the College of Music and Fine Arts of Loyola University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Art History beginning August 2012. The department is seeking an individual with an expertise in Modern/Contemporary Art and a strong background in Western art history (Europe and America) from 1750 to present. The ideal candidate will develop courses in her/his specialty, as well as offer courses that address a global or cross-cultural perspective. The successful candidate will also be expected to teach introductory art history and existing upper level aesthetics and art criticism courses and seminars.

Qualifications: Candidates should hold a PHD in Modern or Contemporary Art and possess university-level teaching experience.

Procedure:  Applicants must submit a letter of application, a current resume, samples of research/published work and presentations, three letters of reference/recommendation with the references names, postal and email addresses, and telephone numbers, and a self-addressed, stamped envelope for return of materials to:

Professor Mark Grote, Chair, Art History Search Committee Department of Visual Arts, Campus Box 906
Loyola University
7214 St. Charles Avenue
Campus Box 906
New Orleans, LA 70118

All application materials must be submitted via USPS or other carrier. Please no electronic submissions.

Applications will be considered until the position is filled; however applicants are encouraged to submit applications by February 3, 2012 for full consideration and possible interview at the 2012 College Art Association Conference in Los Angeles.  Applicants may also deliver materials to our designated drop off table at the conference. Applicants who are selected for interviews must be able to show proof that they will be eligible and qualified to work in the United States by the time of hire.

Loyola is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer