Assistant Curator
1 day ago
The Assistant Curator for Maritime Archaeology will research, interpret, and make accessible to the public ACM’s collections relating to maritime archaeology and the history of maritime trade in Singapore and Southeast Asia.
ACM is custodian of an extensive collection of Chinese and Southeast Asian ceramics, including many found in documented shipwrecks - most prominently, the cargo of the ninth century Tang Shipwreck. Travelling shows from ACM featuring the treasures of the Tang Shipwreck are in high demand from museums all around the world.
These maritime archaeology collections also include more than 9 tonnes of archaeological materials (ceramics, metal and some organic objects) dating to the 14th and the 18th centuries, providing insights into the early maritime trading history of Singapore and the region.
**Responsibilities**
- Work collaboratively with ACM-TPM curatorial team in conceptualising and developing storylines and themes for permanent galleries and special exhibitions relating to maritime archaeology
- Work collaboratively with collection managers, conservators, designers, and related parties to set up and project manage exhibitions
- Provide administrative support for curatorial activities and manage curatorial projects, including academic conferences and community consultations
- Conceive, develop, and publish exhibition catalogues, scholarly articles, and related works, including via digital formats
- Actively collaborate with all museum departments, including education, programming, marketing, and philanthropy
- Work with colleagues to conceptualise and implement interpretive strategies in the permanent galleries, special exhibitions and online content, with the goal of creating memorable and inspiring museum experiences for a wide range of visitors
- Design learning and outreach programmes for schools with the national curriculum in mind. Work closely with various educational institutions such as MOE to implement these programmes and host school visits
- Undertake volunteer management including docents and other community partners
- In-depth involvement in acquisition of new artefacts, maintaining relationships with donors, cultivating new patrons, and securing loans of collections and objects from other institutions and private collectors
- Foster and maintain good working relationships with existing and potential patrons, trustees, key stakeholders, and museum colleagues across the country and abroad, as well as with the academic community, art dealers, and collectors.
**Requirements**:
- Background in archaeology, applied arts, or art history, with preferably at least three years of work experience in a museum and/or related educational/research institution with equivalent focus on Asian art.
- Express strong interest and possess specialised knowledge in maritime archaeology or ceramics
- Excellent research and writing skills in English. Proficiency in other languages would be advantageous
- Strong organisational, project management, and inter-personal skills, able to work independently and as part of a team
- All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting._
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