Associate Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art

The Tucson Museum of Art’s Associate Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art will be an experienced, visionary, collaborative professional who will lead the museum’s program in modern and contemporary art.

This position will be responsible for the museum’s collections and activities in modern art (late-19th to late-20th century American art and art from around the world) as well as contemporary art (art from 1970 to the present). This position reports to TMA’s Senior Curator, Glasser Curator of Art of the American West, works closely Associate Curator, Schmidt Curator of Latin American Art, the Registrar/Collections Manager, with various departments, and has frequent contact with the Director / Chief Executive Officer.

As TMA looks forward to beginning its second century of service, the Associate Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art will curate applicable collections galleries and originate exhibitions and care for, research, and interpret the collections. This position will also support the museum’s dynamic community engagement activities, educational programming, and public tours and lectures, and will contribute to the accessibility of the museum and its collections and exhibitions.

The ideal candidate will be attuned to dynamic changes in the museum field; maintain and expand their connections with artists, curators, and museum leaders nationally and internationally; and communicate effectively with scholarly and broad audiences.

For additional details, please visit https://www.tucsonmuseumofart.org/opportunities/

Details

Organization/Company: Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block
Website: https://www.tucsonmuseumofart.org
Location: Tucson, AZ
Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
How to Apply: Application Materials:
• Cover letter outlining your interest in the position and commitment to TMA’s IDEA principles. https://www.tucsonmuseumofart.org/initiatives/
• Resume or curriculum vitae.
• Contact details for three professional references.
To Apply: Send resume, cover letter, and references to: jobs@tucsonmuseumofart.org
No Phone Calls Please. This position will be open until filled.