Director & Curator, List Gallery
About the role
The List Gallery at Swarthmore College is a regionally acclaimed exhibition venue that presents an ambitious and diverse schedule of exhibitions including contemporary artists, student work, and works from the Swarthmore College Art Collection. The director and curator administers and oversees all operations for the List Gallery, serving as the chief executive, senior curator, and principal organizer of all List Gallery exhibitions and related programming.
Responsibilities
Researching emerging and nationally known artists
Organizing and curating four major exhibits each year
Overseeing both group and solo exhibitions by senior art majors
Organizing the annual alumni exhibition
Designing and implementing class visits to the List Gallery, leading gallery talks and other initiatives that support learning and build community among faculty, staff, and alumni
Consulting with diverse faculty members—especially faculty in Art and Art History—to develop programming that informs curricular goals
Managing a fair and balanced exhibition selection process
Arranging and overseeing exhibiting artists’ visits to Swarthmore
Requirements
A Master of Fine Arts degree or an equivalent terminal degree such as a PhD
At least five or more years of experience curating museum-quality exhibitions
Superior research, writing, editing, and public speaking skills
Exceptional organizational and interpersonal abilities
Knowledge of professional standards relating to the handling, storage, shipment, insurance, and presentation of works of art
Ability to collaborate across diverse disciplines and groups
Experience conducting art historical research
Experience working with museum collections
Qualifications
Commitment to educational mission of the gallery and the College
Flexibility and collaborative spirit
Skills
Flexibility and collaborative spirit
Commitment to educational mission of the gallery and the College
Master of fine arts degree or an equivalent terminal degree such as a PhD
At least five or more years of experience curating museum-quality exhibitions
Superior research, writing, editing, and public speaking skills
Exceptional organizational and interpersonal abilities
Knowledge of professional standards relating to the handling, storage, shipment, insurance, and presentation of works of art
Ability to collaborate across diverse disciplines and groups
Experience conducting art historical research
Experience working with museum collections
Benefits
Flexible work schedule, generous vacation and sick leave, health and dental insurance, retirement plan, and professional development opportunities.
Pay
$80,000 - $90,000 annually
Schedule
Full-time, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with some evening and weekend work as needed.