Job Description
Curator of Exhibitions, Vincent Price Art Museum Date Opened: 2/3/2025 08:00:00 AM
Filing Deadline: 2/28/2025
Location: East Los Angeles College
Salary: $6,853.54 - $8,490.09/mo; $82,240.08 - $101,881.08/yr (based on a full-time, 12-month position)
Job Type: Open & Promotional (Dual)
Definition Develops, coordinates, implements, evaluates, and promotes art exhibitions designed for a broad range of visitors to the Museum with the aim of increasing campus, art community, and general public engagement with the Museum and its mission.
Typical Duties Conceptualizes, develops, and implements new and original art exhibitions for the Museum, including from the permanent collection and from art objects on loan from other institutions.
Develops didactic materials for exhibitions, including wall text, labels, gallery guides, and other content.
Collaborates with Museum staff on the development of new art-related educational programs, including assistance with research and grant writing.
Assists with the planning and implementation of guest-curated exhibitions and related projects.
Develops and reviews published content related to exhibitions for accuracy and effective promotion of the Museum.
Coordinates and oversees the work of museum staff in relation to exhibitions.
Participates in planning meetings regarding the permanent collection, exhibition planning, museum strategic planning, fundraising, and other exhibition-related matters.
Conducts research and maintains data on audience engagement, such as visitor satisfaction evaluations, to determine the effectiveness in engaging first-time and return visitors.
Designs exhibitions and associated programs to adequately account for diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.
Develops and oversees exhibition and program budgets, including documentation and preparation of reports.
Establishes and maintains relationships with a diverse range of students, faculty, donors, collectors, gallerists, artists, museum professionals, and scholars.
Researches current artists and trends in art for the purpose of new exhibitions and related programming.
Assists with planning meetings with internal, campus, and external partners to develop new exhibition and educational content for the Museum.
Assists with planning and implementation of special events, including budgeting, securing of materials, and day-of-event logistics.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Distinguishing Characteristics A
Curator of Exhibitions, Vincent Price Art Museum develops, coordinates, implements, evaluates, and promotes art exhibitions designed for a broad range of visitors to the Museum with the aim of increasing campus, art community, and general public engagement with the Museum and its mission.
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Curator of Educational Programs, Vincent Price Art Museum plans, develops, implements, and evaluates a wide range of education and learning experiences designed to promote understanding of and accessibility to art and enhance engagement with the Museum and its programs among a wide range of college, art world, and community audiences.
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Art Gallery and Museum Director has full responsibility for the planning, operation, fundraising, and direction of a college art gallery and museum.
Supervision General supervision is received from an Art Gallery Director. Provides work direction and functional supervision to Art Gallery Preparators and other Museum support staff.
Class Qualifications Knowledge of: Principles and techniques of exhibit curation for a museum or gallery
Principles and techniques of art installation and de-installation for exhibits
Principles of art education and art history
Current trends in art
Accreditation and licensing requirements for art objects
Procedures and requirements associated with loans and traveling exhibitions
Security practices necessary to protect art collections and objects in storage or on exhibit
Basic techniques of acquisition, classification, storing, transportation and preservation of art objects
Basic techniques of art cataloguing, collections records, and systems for registering and locating art items
Basic principles of grant writing and fundraising
Insurance requirements for galleries, museums, and special exhibits
Basic principles and practices of budget preparation and maintenance
Principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility as applicable to a museum or art gallery
Principles of supervision and training
Organization and management of records
Capabilities of computer systems, software, and hardware related to art museums and galleries
Travel to off-site meetings and events
Ability to: Effectively conceptualize, develop, and curate art exhibits
Coordinate the installation and de-installation of art pieces
Effectively plan and execute the logistical aspects of museum events and programs
Assist with development and assessment of educational and community programming
Effectively maintain conservation requirements for various art pieces in exhibition or in storage
Apply principles and techniques pertinent to the acquisition, classification, storing, transportation, preservation, and display of art objects
Anticipate conditions, plan ahead, establish priorities, and meet schedules
Conduct surveys and effectively assess respondent data
Maintain cooperative relationships with a diverse pool of administrators, faculty, staff, students, and the community
Prepare effective reports, correspondence, and presentations
Train and oversee the work of others
Communicate clearly both orally and in writing
Oversee and maintain a budget
Learn specialized computer applications
Travel to off-site meetings and events
Entrance Qualifications A bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university with a major in art education, art history, studio art, museum studies, or a related field AND two years of full-time, paid, professional-level experience in developing or implementing exhibitions in an art museum or gallery. An advanced degree in one of the aforementioned majors is desirable. Experience with diverse audiences is desirable.
Special: A valid Class 'C' California driver's license is required.
Travel throughout the District is required.
Reasonable Accommodations Our class specification generally describes the duties, responsibilities, and requirements characteristic of the position(s) within this job class. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a particular position within this class may vary from the duties of other positions within the class.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Los Angeles Community College District provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with covered disabilities on a case-by-case basis throughout the application, examination, and hiring processes and throughout employment. If an individual is in doubt about their ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of a position or possession of any other requirement noted in a class specification or job announcement, they should always apply for a position and request reasonable accommodation at the appropriate time.
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