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The Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Museum Curator and Art Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our curatorial department, you will be responsible for the identification, acquisition, preservation, cataloging, provenance research, exhibition, and interpretation of works of art.
Key Responsibilities- Conduct scholarly research in preparation of material for publication and furnish authoritative information on works in the field of specialization.
- Develop original exhibitions and collaborate with other curators on cross-departmental exhibitions and research initiatives.
- Provide leadership in the field of Asian and American art and culture through projects, collaborations, and regular communication with specialists.
- Studying, cataloging, displaying, publishing, and growing the museum's collections of Asian and American historical and contemporary art.
- Conceiving and proposing highly researched, dynamic exhibitions, including rotation of the permanent collection, as well as temporary installations, ensuring they align with the museum's strategic goals and mission.
- Developing and maintaining relationships with local and international communities.
- Researching provenance on existing collection objects.
- Working with advancement teams to develop and strengthen donor relationships.
To be considered for this role, you must have a degree in museum work or an applicable subject-matter field, or a combination of education and experience. You must also have a minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the grade 9 in the normal line of progression for this occupation.
What We OfferThe Smithsonian Institution values and seeks a diverse workforce. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with a talented group of professionals who are passionate about preserving, exhibiting, researching, and interpreting art in ways that deepen the public and scholarly understandings of Asia and the world.
