Virginia
Director and Curator, Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection
Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, 22904
THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Vice Provost for the Arts, Jody Kielbasa, and working closely with the Advisory Council, the Director provides overall leadership, vision, and oversight of the Kluge-Ruhe Collection and its staff. In close collaboration with colleagues at The Fralin Museum of Art, the Director advances the University Art Museums’ efforts to provide intellectually rigorous, robustly inclusive, inspiring encounters with works of art. Kluge-Ruhe’s primary audiences are UVA students, faculty, and staff, an expansively conceived Charlottesville arts community, and English-speaking audiences across the globe who are interested in Indigenous arts. The Director will uphold and grow Kluge-Ruhe’s international reputation as a leader in the First Nations arts sector while serving the University’s core research and teaching missions by guiding the museum to highlight inquiry, present groundbreaking exhibitions and arts scholarship, and support the formation of a new generation of artists, researchers, and arts professionals through the ethical care and interpretation of indigenous knowledge.
Leadership and Management
Demonstrated record of collaborating successfully with Indigenous communities, and a commitment to Indigenous leadership and governance.Accessible, human-centric, and transparent approach to management characterized by trust, respect, advocacy, and a commitment to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion.Significant experience building teams and coaching team members to perform their best.Ability to work collaboratively with curators, educators, and Indigenous stakeholders to establish meaningful interpretation and pursue excellence in all initiatives.Proven experience with hands-on project management of major programs and initiatives.Sincere and informed interest in the intellectual project of the University.Experience developing and managing institutional budgets.Experience in an art museum or art-making setting.Experience working across international boundaries and cultural divides.
Strategy and Vision
Record of strategic planning and implementation.Transformational mindset and demonstrated ability to foster growth and manage change.Ability to focus on the long view and execute strategically.Talent for communicating the vision to the museum’s diverse audiences, prospective donors, and foundations.Interest in shaping and implementing a digital engagement strategy to extend global reach.Experience with board development and management.
Fundraising and Relationship Building
An enthusiastic fundraiser who proactively builds philanthropic relationships, enjoys making a convincing case for support, and follows through to significantly increase support.Experience building an institution’s funding base to increase and diversify financial support from individual donors, foundations, corporations, and government funders.Heartfelt commitment to building and maintaining a strong network of Indigenous artists, curators, researchers, and scholars in Australia and beyond.Energetic willingness to collaborate with leadership at The Fralin Museum of Art to enhance the University’s standing in the art and museum world.Proven record of successful institutional partnerships.
TO APPLY OR NOMINATE
UVA’s Executive Search Group, an internal search firm in the President’s Office, is assisting in the recruitment of the next Director of the Kluge-Ruhe Collection of Aboriginal Art.
To apply, Workday applications should include a letter of interest and resume. The search will be carried out with full confidentiality. Confidential inquiries and nominations should be directed to Susan Gaines at susangaines@virginia.edu. To learn more about this opportunity, please visit UVA’s Executive Search Group Website.
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Reporting to the Vice Provost for the Arts, Jody Kielbasa, and working closely with the Advisory Council, the Director provides overall leadership, vision, and oversight of the Kluge-Ruhe Collection and its staff. In close collaboration with colleagues at The Fralin Museum of Art, the Director advances the University Art Museums’ efforts to provide intellectually rigorous, robustly inclusive, inspiring encounters with works of art. Kluge-Ruhe’s primary audiences are UVA students, faculty, and staff, an expansively conceived Charlottesville arts community, and English-speaking audiences across the globe who are interested in Indigenous arts. The Director will uphold and grow Kluge-Ruhe’s international reputation as a leader in the First Nations arts sector while serving the University’s core research and teaching missions by guiding the museum to highlight inquiry, present groundbreaking exhibitions and arts scholarship, and support the formation of a new generation of artists, researchers, and arts professionals through the ethical care and interpretation of indigenous knowledge.
Leadership and Management
Demonstrated record of collaborating successfully with Indigenous communities, and a commitment to Indigenous leadership and governance.Accessible, human-centric, and transparent approach to management characterized by trust, respect, advocacy, and a commitment to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion.Significant experience building teams and coaching team members to perform their best.Ability to work collaboratively with curators, educators, and Indigenous stakeholders to establish meaningful interpretation and pursue excellence in all initiatives.Proven experience with hands-on project management of major programs and initiatives.Sincere and informed interest in the intellectual project of the University.Experience developing and managing institutional budgets.Experience in an art museum or art-making setting.Experience working across international boundaries and cultural divides.
Strategy and Vision
Record of strategic planning and implementation.Transformational mindset and demonstrated ability to foster growth and manage change.Ability to focus on the long view and execute strategically.Talent for communicating the vision to the museum’s diverse audiences, prospective donors, and foundations.Interest in shaping and implementing a digital engagement strategy to extend global reach.Experience with board development and management.
Fundraising and Relationship Building
An enthusiastic fundraiser who proactively builds philanthropic relationships, enjoys making a convincing case for support, and follows through to significantly increase support.Experience building an institution’s funding base to increase and diversify financial support from individual donors, foundations, corporations, and government funders.Heartfelt commitment to building and maintaining a strong network of Indigenous artists, curators, researchers, and scholars in Australia and beyond.Energetic willingness to collaborate with leadership at The Fralin Museum of Art to enhance the University’s standing in the art and museum world.Proven record of successful institutional partnerships.
TO APPLY OR NOMINATE
UVA’s Executive Search Group, an internal search firm in the President’s Office, is assisting in the recruitment of the next Director of the Kluge-Ruhe Collection of Aboriginal Art.
To apply, Workday applications should include a letter of interest and resume. The search will be carried out with full confidentiality. Confidential inquiries and nominations should be directed to Susan Gaines at susangaines@virginia.edu. To learn more about this opportunity, please visit UVA’s Executive Search Group Website.
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