Job Description
- 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.
Qualification
- 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
