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Position Summary
New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) seeks to appoint a Curatorial Assistant reporting to the Galleries Executive Director and Chief Curator;
Senior Research Scholar.
The Curatorial Assistant of the NYU Abu Dhabi Art Gallery is a limited term, one-year position, with opportunity to renew for up to 3 years (depending on scope of projects). It is specifically for a graduate of NYU Abu Dhabi who wishes to pursue a career with a focus on art history and curatorial practice.
The purpose of this fellowship is to learn by doing, working closely with the curatorial team in all areas:
- Serves as research and production assist to the Curatorial team for upcoming projects, from research and ideation through curatorial production and education of audiences, as well as general gallery operations. This provides first-hand experience of the exhibition-making process, in a “teaching museum” context
- The Curatorial Assistant will be the curatorial production manager for the Project Space exhibitions, under guidance of the Curators and the Head of Exhibitions and Collections Management. This supports learning the process of producing an exhibition on a smaller scale, creating more opportunities to be involved in the process in action
- The person will support both the Student Assistantship and Docent program, as a point of liaison for the different units
- The incumbent will join the Christo Award team monthly meetings, and support both the award and the jury meetings
The successful candidate will have a strong knowledge of art history and museum practice, including research sources and methods, with a focus on art and culture in a global context. Previous museum experience, along with general background in museum practices, is desirable.
The position requires excellent production, research, and writing skills; excellent oral communication; the ability to work collaboratively, as well as independently on research; and strong computer skills. The ideal candidate will be professional, punctual, flexible, exercise confidentiality and complete all tasks efficiently and accurately.
Key Responsibilities:
Curatorial Production Management:
Project Space and Christo Award
Curatorial Production Lead for Project Space, supervised by the Head of Exhibitions and Collections Management and reporting back to the Curator for key decisions such as:
- Managing the Project Space exhibition application process, including preparing presentation from the Slideroom applications for the annual jury meeting, and responding to related emails and queries
- Assist with the exhibition production team to coordinate exhibition schedule, planning, and production
- Represent the curator in the exhibition install process, understanding the needs of the artist/exhibitor, and the questions at stake in curatorial decisions. Help resolve curatorial questions, flagging critical challenges for the curator as needed
- Partner with the content team to produce collateral and press materials. Liaise with the Visitor Services working group to manage opening and event logistics
Coordinate the Christo Award jury and production meetings:
- Prepare materials from Slideroom for the Christo Jury, and support the jury meeting
- Co-lead the awardee’s monthly production meetings. Produce and circulate minutes from the Christo production meetings
Curatorial Research and Writing
- Work closely with Curators to support developing exhibitions, including main gallery projects, and Project Space exhibitions - substantial library…
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