Assistant or Associate Curator of Japanese & Korean Art

Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia)

A. W. Mellon Assistant or Associate Curator of Japanese & Korean Art  

Department of Asian Art

Full-time, exempt, union

Salary: $60,000 – $100,000

Onsite

The Job

To develop, research, exhibit, and publish Mia’s collections of Japanese and Korean art. Identify and cultivate donor support for these activities.

In this role, you will…

·         Report to and assist the Curator of Japanese and Korean Art / Director of the Clark Center.

·         Interpret the museum’s collections of Japanese and Korean 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 on the permanent collection and mount special exhibitions, with accompanying publications that add to the field of knowledge about Japanese and Korean art. Such exhibitions should be of the scale of Mia’s 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 acquisitions of Japanese and Korean works of art that significantly augment the museum’s existing collections. Review the museum collections of Japanese and Korean art for potential deaccessions. Maintain a current knowledge of the art market and professional relations with art dealers.

·          Develop and coordinate lectures and activities pertaining to Japanese and Korean art. Foster and maintain relationships with trustees, collectors, potential donors, and the general public, including community outreach.

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

·          Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.

To be successful in this role, you have…

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

·         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 constituents.

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

·         Excellent time-management and problem-solving skills and ability to prioritize tasks.

Requirements:

·         M.A. in the field of Japanese art, with some knowledge of Korean art (Ph.D. desirable).

·         Competence in Japanese language.

·         Minimum of 3 years of employment in a collection-based curatorial department with direct experience in the areas of Japanese and Korean art, including proven record of organizing exhibitions and producing publications of high quality.

·         Demonstrated ability to write interpretive material and to express complex ideas in an engaging way to a wide audience.

·         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.

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