Associate Director of the Augusta Savage Gallery

6 days ago


Amherst, Massachusetts, United States UMass Amherst Full time

About the Position

The Associate Director of the Augusta Savage Gallery at UMass Amherst is a key role in the Fine Arts Center, responsible for planning, organizing, and directing exhibits and educational programs. This position requires a strong understanding of contemporary art issues, particularly in African-American and African Diasporic art. The ideal candidate will have experience in gallery or museum exhibition planning and curation, as well as proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Adobe Creative Cloud.

Key Responsibilities

  • Envision and implement bold and impactful exhibitions that enhance student life and deepen understanding and appreciation of African-American or African diasporic arts and visual culture.
  • Develop, plan, and implement artistic programs for the Augusta Savage Gallery within budget guidelines and in accordance with university policies and procedures.
  • Support collaborations with UMass faculty, academic departments, Student Affairs, the Five College community, and community partners.
  • Manage the gallery's physical integrity and security, as well as oversee the preparatory duties of the gallery, including transporting, installing, and striking exhibitions.
  • Supervise Teaching Assistants (TAs) and student employees in procedures, policies, and professional practices.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree plus 3-5 years of professional experience in gallery or museum exhibition planning and curation.
  • Demonstrated interest and understanding of contemporary art issues in general and in art by African-American and/or African Diasporic artists or cultures specifically.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and Adobe Creative Cloud.
  • Experience working with a diverse population of students, artists, and audiences.
  • Strong organizational and writing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • MFA in visual arts.
  • Experience in a higher education environment and/or administration.
  • Supervisory experience.
  • Experience with media relations and graphic design and production.


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