Assistant Curator, Visual Arts Center - Austin, United States - University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas at Austin
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Job Posting Title:
Assistant Curator, Visual Arts Center

  • Hiring Department:
Department of Art and Art History

  • Position Open To:
All Applicants

  • Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40

  • FLSA Status:
Exempt

  • Earliest Start Date:
Immediately

  • Position Duration:
Expected to Continue

-
Location:


UT MAIN CAMPUS

  • Job Details:
General Notes

The


VAC
is a 13,000 square-foot gallery situated in the

College of Fine Arts

at the University of Texas at Austin.

The mission of the
VAC is to provide a platform for artists, curators, and educators to experiment, test ideas, and take risks.

Through their exhibitions and public programs, the
VAC aims to spark generative conversations about art and contemporary society. The
VAC is always free and open to the public.

Purpose


The Assistant Curator of the
VAC is responsible for realizing exhibitions, public programs, and publication projects in collaboration with international, national, and local artists and curators, academics, and students.

Working in close collaboration with the
VAC director and
VAC curatorial fellow, the assistant curator will develop original projects, steward traveling exhibitions, conceive public programs, and produce research and pen texts on contemporary art and artists.

In addition to producing public-facing projects with students, university staff, and internationally recognized artists, the assistant curator serves as the principal contact for the annual
VAC artist-in-residence (AIR), working with the artist to realize commissioned projects for presentation in a solo exhibition at the
VAC.


Responsibilities:


  • Conceive, develop, and steward the presentation of exhibitions, public programs, and publications in collaboration with the
    VAC director, curatorial fellow, preparator, and
    VAC staff.
  • Oversee exhibition and programmingrelated logistics such as developing and tracking project timelines, exhibition checklists, budgets, shipping schedules, condition reports, and contract/loan agreements with artists, partner institutions, and vendors.
  • Write exhibition texts, including wall labels, didactics, gallery guides, and content for use in the
    VAC gallery and on the
    VAC website, press outlets, and grant proposals.
  • Serve as the principal contact for the
    VAC's annual artistinresidence (AIR); develop AIR exhibitions and programs in collaboration with the
    VAC curatorial team.
  • Support and engage in the
    VAC's fundraising efforts, including drafting grant proposals, donor asks, student fundraising campaigns, and partnerships.
  • Liaise with the
    VAC Circle and College of Fine Arts Advisory Council by participating in meetings and developing presentations and reports for all curatorial and paracuratorial projects.
  • Represent the
    VAC by participating in panels, symposia, and other forums; connect with local, national, and international peers, artists, students, and audiences.
  • Other duties as assigned.


  • Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in art history, museum studies, curatorial studies, or a related field. 2 years of curatorial experience at an art museum, contemporary art institution, or gallery.
  • Broad knowledge of contemporary art and artists.
  • Excellent attention to detail and impeccable organizational skills.
  • A passion for writing and strong verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to adhere to strict deadlines and tight budgets.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, and Mac OS software.
  • Regular and punctual attendance.
  • Diplomacy in dealing with stressful situations.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrates resourcefulness, initiative, and followthrough in work situations.
  • Demonstrates ability to proofread, edit and compose correspondence.
  • Demonstrated ability to selfmotivate and maintain a positive attitude in the workplace.
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in art history, curatorial/museum studies or a related field.
  • Knowledge of SketchUp a plus.
  • Fluency in Spanish (written and spoken).
  • Salary Range $45,000 $48,000 commensurate with experience.
  • Working ConditionsFulltime, 40hr/week position necessitates a commitment to onsite work with remote workdays granted on a casebycase basis.
  • Use of a computer/monitor, telephone, and copier daily.
  • Available to occasionally work evenings and weekends.
  • Team environment with frequent group meetings and collaborative workflows.
Required Materials

  • Cover letter
  • Resume and/or CV
  • Recent writing samples
  • Three professional references for consideration

Employment Eligibility:

  • Retirement Plan Eligibility:
  • Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

  • Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an

equal opportunity/affirmative action employer

, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of
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