Curator
Core
Develops, administers, and interprets the Visual Arts Collection through exhibitions, original research, publications, and art education programs across McGill University's campuses.
Role type
Curator (Visual Arts Collection)
Builds
Art exhibitions, research publications, and educational programs for university community and public.
Domain
Higher Education / Visual Arts / Museum Collections
Required skills
Art history expertise, collection management, exhibition curation, donor relations, grant writing, team supervision, public outreach, digital communications, image rights management, bilingual communication (English/French)
Preferred skills
Modern and contemporary Canadian art knowledge, museum collections management systems experience, web/print communications experience
Technologies
CMS, Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office, social media tools
Responsibilities
Develop and implement policies for the Visual Arts Collection; curate art displays in institutional spaces; conduct research and prepare materials for publication; manage daily operations including loans, moves, installations, and security; commission and manage contracted professionals; collaborate with donors and the Gift Records unit; secure funding for the Collection; train and supervise student staff and interns; develop outreach and art education initiatives; manage communications and publicity; handle image rights and reproduction queries.
Seniority
Mid-level professional