Saturday 2 July 2011

Assistant Curator opportunity, Tate Modern, London

Assistant Curator required, Tate Modern

Deadline: 07 July 2011

Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Working hours:36 hours per week
Salary: £22,900


https://workingat.tate.org.uk/pages/job_search_view.aspx?jobId=327&JobIndex=3&categoryList=&workingPatternList=&locations=&group=&keywords=&PageIndex=1&Number=7

Job Brief from Tate Modern:

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to contribute to the development, organisation and management of exhibitions and displays projects at Tate Modern.

Tate’s mission is to increase the public’s knowledge, understanding and enjoyment of art, by displaying a collection of some of the best modern and contemporary art the world has to offer. Since its opening in 2000, Tate Modern’s programme of major temporary exhibitions, collection displays commissions and projects have developed in diversity, international scope and profile.
You will have proven relevant experience and a degree in a relevant subject or equivalent, and a general knowledge of twentieth century, contemporary art and a specialist interest in the art of one of the following regions; Middle East region, Africa, South Asia, Asia Pacific.

As a permanent member of the team, your main responsibility will be to coordinate the delivery of displays and exhibitions, using your outstanding administrative and organisational skills to communicate effectively between departments ensuring projects are delivered successfully, on time and on budget. You may also have the exciting opportunity to propose and curate smaller scale exhibitions, projects and displays at Tate Modern as well as undertaking research in relation to the programme and acquisitions.

As well as maintaining documentation and administration and being on hand to plan and manage loan requests and provide research for the larger exhibitions, you’ll liaise between many different colleagues and contractors, from artists and designers to fellow curators, technicians and exhibition sponsors. Your ability to build effective working relationships will make you a valuable team member.

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