Posted: 6/20/2007
Closes: When Filled
Level: Mid
Type: Permanent
Job categories: Collections, Curator, Exhibits

The Gulf Coast Museum of Art is seeking an experienced, creative, team-oriented and highly motivated individual to fill a new position of Curator of Collections and Exhibitions. The Gulf Coast Museum of Art is committed to collecting contemporary Florida artists and southeastern fine crafts and holds a collection of over 444 objects that includes, outdoor sculpture, works on paper, paintings and drawings.

• Conducting research on the permanent collection, potential acquisitions and loans
• Writing catalogue essays and entries, wall labels, pamphlets and press releases, etc.
• Proposing, developing, and implementing a regular program of exhibitions from the permanent collection and temporary exhibitions for consideration of the Executive Director
• Building, refining and strengthening the permanent collection by researching and proposing new acquisitions
• Presenting gallery talks and public lectures
• Working with the Curator of Education to develop public programming related to all exhibitions and the docent program

• M.A degree preferably in art history and knowledge of Florida artists
• A minimum of five (5) years of curatorial experience
• Knowledge of museum practices
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Good management and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Have a Valid Florida driver's license

For a full job description and overview of the Museum please visit www.gulfcoastmuseum.org.

Cover letter, resume, three writing samples and salary history and/or requirements should be sent by mail to Executive Director, Michelle Turman, 12211 Walsingham Road, Largo, FL 33778. No phone calls or e-mail submissions. Review of applications will begin on July 30, 2007 and will continue until the appointment has been made.