Assistant Curator of South & Southeast Asian Art

Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia)

Jane Emison Assistant Curator of South & Southeast Asian Art

Full-time, exempt, union

Salary: $60,000 – $80,000

Onsite

The Job

To develop, research, exhibit, and publish Mia’s collections of South & Southeast Asian Art.

In this role, you will…

·         Interpret the museum’s collections of South & Southeast Asian Art through permanent collection gallery displays and didactic materials. Propose and oversee regular gallery rotations. Speak publicly about the museum’s collection and provide training for museum guides so that they can accurately and knowledgeably represent the collection.

·         Conduct research and mount special exhibitions, with accompanying publications that add to the field of knowledge about South & Southeast Asian Art. Such exhibitions should be of the scale of Cargill and/or US Bank Galleries, but do not preclude larger-scale shows.

·         Oversee the care and preservation of the collection by ensuring proper and responsible handling and installation of objects and by recommending objects for conservation treatment. Participate in the museum’s efforts to secure funding for conservation initiatives.

·         Locate, research, and propose acquisition of South & Southeast Asian Art works of art that significantly augment the museum’s existing collections. Review the museum collections of South & Southeast Asian Art for potential deaccessions. Maintain a current knowledge of the art market and professional relations with art dealers.

·         Locate, research, and propose acquisition of South & Southeast Asian Art works of art that significantly augment the museum’s existing collections. Review the museum collections of South & Southeast Asian Art for potential deaccessions. Maintain a current knowledge of the art market and professional relations with art dealers.

·         Actively participate in broader museum initiatives through committees or specially formed teams.

·         Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned, including assisting the head of the department as assigned.

To be successful in this role, you have…

·         Demonstrated ability to work independently and coordinate complex projects to completion

·         Demonstrated ability to write interpretive material

·         Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills

·         Team skills and ability to work effectively and positively with staff, trustees, and all other internal and external contacts

·         Ability to build positive and effective relationships with donors and the broader community

Requirements:

·         M.A. in the field of South & Southeast Asian Art; Ph.D. desirable.

·         Proficiency in applicable languages

·         Minimum of 3 years of employment in a collection-based curatorial department with direct experience in the area of South & Southeast Asian Art, including proven record of organizing exhibitions and producing publications of high quality

·         Significant demonstrated art historical research skills and experience

Mia Culture

The Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) is an audience-centered, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome. Mia is Mission Driven, Generous, Agile, Emotionally Aware, and Positive, and endeavors to create a workplace culture where staff are responsible to one another, to our visitors, and to themselves to do the best work possible.

Mia Benefits and Perks

Health and Wellness: Mia offers comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and vision coverage. We have a wellness and employee assistance program to support your overall wellbeing.

Financial Security: We provide financial peace of mind with a variety of options, including a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health expenses and a Dependent Care Account (DCA) for dependent care expenses.  Our 403(b) Retirement + Savings Plan includes a percentage of salary contribution from Mia after two years of employment (and minimum hours and age eligibility requirements are met).

Additional Perks: In addition to paid vacation, personal, sick days, enjoy a balanced work-life with a 37.5-hour work week and 11 paid holidays.

Join Mia and enjoy a workplace that values your health, financial security, and personal development, all while contributing to a vibrant cultural institution.

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please apply online at https://jobs-artsmia.submittable.com/submit.

Posting Deadline

No set expiration date. Job postings typically stay posted until candidates are selected for phone interviews.

Mia is committed to championing policies and practices that value diversity, foster equity, and empower an accessible and inclusive environment. Our strength lies in the diversity among the broad range of people who contribute their time and talents to Mia. We consider inclusion and accessibility a driver of institutional excellence and seek out diversity of participation, thought, and action. It is our aim, therefore, that our employees, trustees, interns, and volunteers reflect and embrace these core values.

Mia is recognized by the Age-Friendly Institute’s Certified Age Friendly Employer (CAFE) program that identifies organizations committed to being the best places to work for employees aged 50+.

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