Association of Academic Museums & Galleries.
Associate Director of Art in Public Spaces – Smart Museum of Art, University o
Association of Academic Museums & Galleries., Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Associate Director of Art in Public Spaces – Smart Museum of Art, University of Chicago As the fine arts museum of the University of Chicago, the Smart Museum of Art is a site for rigorous inquiry and exchange that encourages the examination of complex issues through the lens of art objects and artistic practice. Through strong scholarly and community collaborations and a welcoming approach to its exhibitions, collections, publications, research and teaching, and public programs, the Smart Museum plays a dynamic role in expanding artistic canons, rethinking received histories, introducing new perspectives, and engaging diverse communities – locally, nationally, and internationally. The Smart Museum will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2024.
Interested in learning more about this job Scroll down and find out what skills, experience and educational qualifications are needed.Job SummaryThe Associate Director of Art in Public Spaces is primarily responsible for overseeing the environment, care and conservation of artworks and objects within University-owned and loaned collections that are exhibited and stored in non-traditional settings outside of campus museums, including Art at the David Rubenstein Forum; the Chicago Booth Collections in Chicago, Hong Kong, and London; the Campus Collections; and Campus Public Art, among others (Collections). The Associate Director of Art in Public Spaces works in collaboration with curators and curatorial advisors who oversee these collections and related programming to ensure that environmental factors are well reported and advise on conservation and implement best practices in collections management.This position reports to the Director of the Smart Museum and has a dotted line report to the Senior Associate Vice President in the Office of the Executive Vice President. The Associate Director of Art in Public Spaces is part of a strong Smart Museum team with a collaborative work culture, and the role is key to the long-term success and sustainability of these significant art collections.ResponsibilitiesEstablishes priorities for collections management in consultation with museum and campus stakeholders and University leadership.Oversees all aspects of the physical collections. Provides general oversight of display conditions, storage, and inventories.Develops overview of current Art in Public Spaces. Works with stakeholders to identify strategies for the University to promote its collections and raise visibility of arts on campus, in print and online.Manages strategic, operational, and project planning and budgeting processes.In consultation with stakeholders, establishes practical priorities, approaches, timelines, and approval processes to review proposed loans and acquisitions.Develops and implements standard policies and processes for reviewing and managing collections and campus loans, building on field-wide norms and the University’s Smart Museum Collections Management Policy.Coordinates movement of collections; provides exhibition design feedback to ensure compliance with preservation requirements.Performs environmental checks and maintenance, maintain records, and regularly report on conditions to curators and senior staff.Assesses safety and security protocols and performance, and works collaboratively to optimize safety and security measures.Maintains and preserves all historic and culturally significant documents and objects of the collections to support and enhance the University’s mission.Serves as a liaison to Facilities Services and facility operators to advise on the maintenance of appropriate display environments for collections.Serves as liaison to the Office of Legal Counsel for all contracts, deeds, and agreements concerning collections and exhibitions.Serves as liaison to Risk Management for the collections and maintains related paperwork in partnership with the Associate Registrar and Smart Museum Head Registrar.Manages preservation, conservation, cleaning, and maintenance associated with the collections.Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates support staff and contractors as needed.Shared responsibility to manage collections budgets and related paperwork.Collaborates with curators and registrars on logistics and documentation for incoming donations and acquisitions of artwork, outgoing loans, and incoming exhibition loans.Manages the loan review process and acts as primary contact for artwork loaned to external organizations.Oversees the preparation of loan agreements, invoices, and condition reports.As needed, acts as a courier for artwork in transit and during installation/deinstallation.Processes new acquisitions to collections in partnership with curatorial leads.Supports rigorous deaccessioning processes in partnership with collection stakeholders.Collaboratively partners with teams across the Smart Museum to ensure continuity and smooth operations across functions and collections.Remains current on best practices and trends in the field.Negotiates with individual and institutional supporters to secure funding.Performs other related work as needed.Minimum QualificationsEducation:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.Preferred QualificationsEducation:Master’s degree, preferably in art conservation.Experience:Previous work experience in conservation or in art museum collections management.Overseeing the general care, display, and storage of significant collections of works of art.Overseeing conservation of works of art, with deep knowledge of conservation techniques and best practices.Developing and overseeing contracts and contractors.Domestic and international loan management.Technical Skills or Knowledge:Extensive knowledge of standards regarding the care and handling of art.Strong computer skills and previous work with relational databases to manage loans and exhibitions.Meticulous work habits, organization, and attention to detail.Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and to meet competing deadlines.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Work ConditionsFlexibility to travel locally in Chicago, nationally, and on rare occasion internationally.Work hours coinciding with movement and availability of works and major exhibition events.Potential for a share of the work to be performed remotely and on a flexible schedule.
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Interested in learning more about this job Scroll down and find out what skills, experience and educational qualifications are needed.Job SummaryThe Associate Director of Art in Public Spaces is primarily responsible for overseeing the environment, care and conservation of artworks and objects within University-owned and loaned collections that are exhibited and stored in non-traditional settings outside of campus museums, including Art at the David Rubenstein Forum; the Chicago Booth Collections in Chicago, Hong Kong, and London; the Campus Collections; and Campus Public Art, among others (Collections). The Associate Director of Art in Public Spaces works in collaboration with curators and curatorial advisors who oversee these collections and related programming to ensure that environmental factors are well reported and advise on conservation and implement best practices in collections management.This position reports to the Director of the Smart Museum and has a dotted line report to the Senior Associate Vice President in the Office of the Executive Vice President. The Associate Director of Art in Public Spaces is part of a strong Smart Museum team with a collaborative work culture, and the role is key to the long-term success and sustainability of these significant art collections.ResponsibilitiesEstablishes priorities for collections management in consultation with museum and campus stakeholders and University leadership.Oversees all aspects of the physical collections. Provides general oversight of display conditions, storage, and inventories.Develops overview of current Art in Public Spaces. Works with stakeholders to identify strategies for the University to promote its collections and raise visibility of arts on campus, in print and online.Manages strategic, operational, and project planning and budgeting processes.In consultation with stakeholders, establishes practical priorities, approaches, timelines, and approval processes to review proposed loans and acquisitions.Develops and implements standard policies and processes for reviewing and managing collections and campus loans, building on field-wide norms and the University’s Smart Museum Collections Management Policy.Coordinates movement of collections; provides exhibition design feedback to ensure compliance with preservation requirements.Performs environmental checks and maintenance, maintain records, and regularly report on conditions to curators and senior staff.Assesses safety and security protocols and performance, and works collaboratively to optimize safety and security measures.Maintains and preserves all historic and culturally significant documents and objects of the collections to support and enhance the University’s mission.Serves as a liaison to Facilities Services and facility operators to advise on the maintenance of appropriate display environments for collections.Serves as liaison to the Office of Legal Counsel for all contracts, deeds, and agreements concerning collections and exhibitions.Serves as liaison to Risk Management for the collections and maintains related paperwork in partnership with the Associate Registrar and Smart Museum Head Registrar.Manages preservation, conservation, cleaning, and maintenance associated with the collections.Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates support staff and contractors as needed.Shared responsibility to manage collections budgets and related paperwork.Collaborates with curators and registrars on logistics and documentation for incoming donations and acquisitions of artwork, outgoing loans, and incoming exhibition loans.Manages the loan review process and acts as primary contact for artwork loaned to external organizations.Oversees the preparation of loan agreements, invoices, and condition reports.As needed, acts as a courier for artwork in transit and during installation/deinstallation.Processes new acquisitions to collections in partnership with curatorial leads.Supports rigorous deaccessioning processes in partnership with collection stakeholders.Collaboratively partners with teams across the Smart Museum to ensure continuity and smooth operations across functions and collections.Remains current on best practices and trends in the field.Negotiates with individual and institutional supporters to secure funding.Performs other related work as needed.Minimum QualificationsEducation:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.Preferred QualificationsEducation:Master’s degree, preferably in art conservation.Experience:Previous work experience in conservation or in art museum collections management.Overseeing the general care, display, and storage of significant collections of works of art.Overseeing conservation of works of art, with deep knowledge of conservation techniques and best practices.Developing and overseeing contracts and contractors.Domestic and international loan management.Technical Skills or Knowledge:Extensive knowledge of standards regarding the care and handling of art.Strong computer skills and previous work with relational databases to manage loans and exhibitions.Meticulous work habits, organization, and attention to detail.Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and to meet competing deadlines.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Work ConditionsFlexibility to travel locally in Chicago, nationally, and on rare occasion internationally.Work hours coinciding with movement and availability of works and major exhibition events.Potential for a share of the work to be performed remotely and on a flexible schedule.
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