Senior Curator

3 days ago

Singapore Singapore Art Museum Full time

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Singapore Art Museum opened in 1996 as the first art museum in Singapore. Also known as SAM, we present contemporary art from a Southeast Asian perspective for artists, art lovers and the art curious in multiple venues across the island, including a new venue in the historic port area of Tanjong Pagar.

SAM is building one of the world's most important public collections of Southeast Asian contemporary art, with the aim of connecting the art and the artists to the public and future generations through exhibitions and programmes. SAM is working towards a humane and sustainable future by committing to responsible practices within its processes.

DESIGNATION : Senior Curator

RESPONSIBILITIES
- Curate collections and exhibitions on contemporary art of Singapore, the region and internationally, developing and contributing to scholarship on art practices and discourses.
- Develop areas of research specialisation to support institutional policies on collection development, publications and exhibition programming.
- Mentor and supervise junior curatorial colleagues in the planning and execution of exhibitions and programmes, as well as professional development.
- Demonstrate thought leadership in the field through sharing of knowledge at conferences, talks and in publishing.
- Contribute to relevant strategic planning and management matters, at both department and corporate levels.
- Plan and execute exhibitions and programmes including conceptualisation, negotiations with external institutions, and co-ordination of general exhibition matters.
- Work with other museum colleagues in presenting programmes such as lectures, talks and training sessions, as well as providing content for collaterals such as website and publicity materials.
- Build professional networks with the arts and cultural community, collectors, patrons, and partners.
- Manage, supervise and administer projects, processes and procedures under his/her responsibility.
- Handle ad-hoc assignments as and when required, including writing policy papers and leading cross-functional work groups.

QUALIFICATIONS
- A post-graduate degree in art history or related field
- About ten years of relevant curatorial experience, preferably within the museum field
- Strong interest in and specialized knowledge of contemporary art practices
- Excellent research, writing, communication and interpersonal skills
- Fluency in English. Additional language abilities would be ideal
- Ability to lead and motivate colleagues
- Interest and ability to contribute to the museum's overall strategy and management
- Good project management and organisational skills
- Attentive to details and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

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