Curator

Position Summary

The Mansion at Strathmore is seeking a collaborative and intellectually curious Curator for our Invitational Gallery. The position supports one of Strathmore’s core values to Nourish Potential by supporting emerging and mid-career artists within Montgomery County and the DMV Region.

Responsibilities

• Identifies potential artists, provides artist background material and exhibition images, and officially invites artists to participate in the season.
• Remains in contact with the artists through the artmaking process until the exhibition closes, and artwork is retrieved by buyers and artists.
• Manages contracts, stipends and resources effectively in close collaboration with related internal departments.
• Develops, maintains, and strengthens relationships with members of the broader arts community including artists, curators, educators, writers, journalists, collectors, and cultural institutions in our region.
• Represents the Invitational Gallery and fosters relationships with regional college art programs, non-traditionally trained artists, or external curators, galleries, artists, to advance our support of emerging artists.
• Affords assistance with coordination of logistical needs for artists and studio visits.
• Provides curatorial and administrative support for the sculpture garden, identifying potential artists and helping manage a sculpture rotation plan.
• Ensures accuracy of information in publications in print and online.
• Affords assistance in the development, copyediting, design, and production of didactic materials, such as wall text, labels, gallery guides, and other content.