Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minneapolis, United States
Deadline: 03 December 2023
Courtesy Minneapolis Institute of Art
Mia seeks a Chair of the Arts of Global Africa, whose role is to enhance, interpret and publish Mia’s collection of African art and to promote understanding and appreciation of African art through its collection, making it accessible to the largest possible audience.
The Arts of Global Africa is a new department, created following a reorganisation to focus on art from Africa and the African Diaspora. This is an exciting opportunity to build this new department.
Reporting to the Deputy Director, Matthew Welch, the Chair of the Arts of Global Africa will be responsible for:
This is a public-facing role, and the Chair of the Arts of Global Africa will be expected to speak publicly about the collection and work regularly with stakeholders, trustees, collectors, potential donors and Mia’s diverse audiences. As a senior member of the team, they will be expected to participate in broader museum initiatives and work collaboratively with colleagues across the museum.
Mia seeks an experienced curator with:
Remuneration: $160,000 (USD) plus package
Mia IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
It is the museum’s policy to hire and promote qualified people and administer all terms and conditions of employment without discrimination due to race, colour, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or other protected-class status.
Mia does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission or access to, or employment in, its programmes and activities. If you are in need of a reasonable accommodation to enable you to complete the application process, please contact Debra Young.
For more information or to request an application pack please contact Debra Young of Purple Light Consulting Limited at debra@purple-light.co.uk / T +44 (0) 20 8458 5460.
Closing date for applications: End of 3rd December 2023