Curator, Tobin Collection of Theatre Arts at McNay Art Museum San Antonio, TX

Curator, The Tobin Collection of Theatre Arts

McNay Art Museum – San Antonio, TX.
Salary Range: $75,000-$80,000

To collect, catalogue, and maintain the theatre arts collection and make this collection available to a broad audience through exhibitions, publications, and educational programs.

• Develop the theatre arts collection through gifts, purchases, and bequests; prepare and present proposals for the Director.
• Plan all theatre arts conservation activities, including surveys, preventative measures, and treatments, with the Collections Manager and others.
• Plan and coordinate the theatre arts exhibition program and overall schedule with the Head of Curatorial Affairs and staff.
• Coordinate all theatre arts preparation activities, including installation, conservation, framing, storage, and shipping, with the Head of Curatorial Affairs, Collections Manager, and staff.
• Prepare publications related to the theatre arts collection and exhibitions.
• Write and present lectures, gallery talks, and schedule or conduct tours of the collection.
• Assist the Head of Curatorial Affairs and staff in planning in‑house, traveling, and loan exhibitions.
• Coordinate the work of The Tobin Theatre Arts Fund Assistant Curator.
• Collaborate with the Head of Education to plan joint programming of permanent collection installations and temporary exhibitions.
• Coordinate all collection‑management activities with the Collections Manager, including policies, storage, photography, forms, and records.
• Work with the Collections Manager and Lead Preparator to ensure proper light, temperature, and humidity levels in galleries.
• Prepare the operating budget for the collection, working with Head of Curatorial Affairs and Head of Finance.
• Coordinate finances with The Tobin Theatre Arts Fund and oversee exhibition accounts charged to the Fund.
• Identify and develop funding and sponsorship opportunities with the Director and development staff.
• Perform other duties as required.

Museum curatorial experience, minimum five years.
Education:
Master’s degree in art history, museum studies, studio art, theatre history, performance studies, drama, or humanities.

Excellent writing and speaking abilities.