19 Jan 10
MONTEHERMOSO 2010 Art and Research Grants
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The Centro Cultural Montehermoso Kulturunea, in accordance with its desire to support creation and research in contemporary art and thought, announces a call for entries for a series of grants. The objective of this initiative, which is promoted by the Vitoria-Gasteiz City Council, is to facilitate the production of thirteen selected projects in the following categories: Art Project Production, Curatorship, Research and Film Scripts. Authors of any nationality, regardless of age, can present their projects individually or collectively.
ART PROJECT PRODUCTION
Eight grants will be awarded to develop art projects to be produced during the forthcoming 12 months. Each grant shall not exceed 10,000 EURO, including a maximum amount of 7,000 EURO for production of the project and 3,000 EURO for fee and copyrights. The work produced will be exhibited at Centro Cultural Montehermoso Kulturunea within its 2011 programme.
CURATORSHIP
One grant will be awarded to produce a curated exhibition project involving the participation of at least four contemporary artists. The selected project shall be exhibited at Centro Cultural Montehermoso Kulturunea within its 2011 programme. The proposal must be currently in production or produced during the forthcoming 12 months. The exhibition project award shall not exceed 15,000 EURO, and 6,000 EURO shall be allocated for the curatorial fee and copyright. The budget submitted must include the costs of production, installation, insurance and transportation as well as travel and accommodation expenses for selected artists and the curator. Infrastructure, technical equipment and human resources will be provided by Centro Cultural Montehermoso Kulturunea.
RESEARCH
Three grants will be awarded to develop research projects related to Contemporary Art and Thought. Within this section, at least one of the grants shall be devoted to a project related to the development of a Historiography of Feminist Art in Spain. The award for the research project shall not exceed 9,000 EURO. This amount includes the researcher’s fee, as well as project development expenses. The Centro Cultural Montehermoso Kulturunea will be able to suggest a publication of the research work.
FILM SCRIPT
One grant will be awarded to produce development of a film script project. The award for development of the film script project shall not exceed 9,000 EURO. This amount is to include the researcher’s fee as well as project development expenses.
Application deadline: March 31st, 2010
For further information
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2009 Selected projects
Artists’ projects:
Leonor Antunes (Lisbon, 1972)
Paloma Polo Carreño (Madrid, 1983)
Nadia Barkate & Marion Cruza (Bilbao, 1980; Bilbao 1982)
Niamh O’Malley (Castlebar, 1975)
Carissa Rodríguez (New York, 1970)
Azucena Vieites (Hernani, 1967)
Erika Arzt & Juan Linares (London, 1969; Cambrils, 1972)
Jorge Satorre (México DF, 1979)
Curatorial project:
Tetriss Production (Malmö)
Research:
Giovanna Zapperi (Rome, 1978)
Aaron Schuster (Washington, 1974)
Aloña Intxaurandieta & Edu Hurtado (Lezo, 1984; Valladolid, 1986)
Film Script:
Juan Ibarrondo (Vitoria-Gasteiz, 1962)
Managing Curator (Art in Yorkshire – supported by Tate)
- Employer: YORK MUSEUMS TRUST
- Posted: 17 Dec 2009
- Contact: Hannah Berry
- Location: York
- Hours: Full Time
- Salary: £25,289 rising to £26,960 pa
We would therefore expect that most time will be spent meeting with the partners usually on a one to one basis with regular meetings with the Steering Group and Marketing Group.
Art in Yorkshire – supported by Tate is a Yorkshire region- wide programme of visual art exhibitions and events involving museums and galleries throughout Yorkshire which will take place in 2011. Art in Yorkshire – supported by Tate will highlight the strength of the visual arts collections in Yorkshire and is supported by Tate.
The main purpose of the Managing Curator is to develop the programme of exhibitions and events for Art in Yorkshire – supported by Tate in close liaison with all the partners. The spirit of Art in Yorkshire – supported by Tate is that, together, we can raise the impact and awareness of the visual arts across the region. The activities will become more than the sum of their parts, sharing resources and reaching new audiences through a strategic marketing campaign based on the strong brands of both Yorkshire and Tate.
Qualification Level: Substantial and demonstrable experience in exhibition organisation, previous curatorial role in a museum or gallery, project management experience, good working knowledge of contemporary and modern art.
Closing Date: Thursday 28th January 2010
Curator of Japanese Art
The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco invites applications for the head of the Japanese Art department. The Curator of Japanese Art will provide strong leadership in the research, interpretation, and presentation of the museum’s Japanese art collection, and will play a key role in the development of the collection.
The Japanese collection includes rare painted scrolls and screens, ceramics from the 3rd millennium BCE to the present, major Buddhist sculpture, superb decorative arts and textiles, and the largest and most notable collection of Japanese bamboo baskets outside of Japan.
The ideal candidate must possess-
*curatorial vision and excellence, and the intellectual innovation required to curate compelling major exhibitions
*scholarly standing and distinction among peers in the field
*the ability to form positive, effective relationships with external communities, including support groups, major donors and collectors, and professionals at other institutions
*the ability and commitment to collaborate successfully with colleagues throughout the museum
Minimum Qualifications
*Advanced degree in Asian Art History, with specialization in Japanese art; PhD strongly preferred
*Five (5) years of professional work experience in a museum or related educational/research organization; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
*Distinguished record of professional accomplishments and publications
*Knowledge of the methods, techniques, and procedures involved in the interpretation and exhibition of a museum collection and traveling collections of Asian art
*General knowledge of museum management principles and practices; budget development and management; general administrative principles, practices, and methods
*Knowledge of current intellectual developments in the fields of art history and museum studies
*Excellent managerial and interpersonal skills; strong written/oral communication skills and public speaking abilities; high level of organizational, planning, and research skills
*Ability to read, speak, and write Japanese
*Ability to analyze complex administrative problems, evaluate alternative solutions, and adopt effective courses of action; develop and manage budgets; manage and supervise staff
*Ability to conduct original research that results in published scholarly materials in the field of specialization; attract, negotiate, and implement major exhibitions; lecture effectively
*Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, visitors, volunteers, donors, dealers, collectors, professional colleagues, and other members of the museum community
Compensation
Excellent compensation including City & County of San Francisco benefit package
Application Procedure
Send a letter of interest, resume, and three (3) professional references to:
HUMAN RESOURCES
Asian Art Museum
200 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
FAX: 415.861.2359
www.asianart.org
The Asian Art Museum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
| Job reference | 09-19 |
| Posted on | Jul 2, 2009 |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Department | Curatorial |
| Computer Skills | Basic |
| Expertise | 5-10 years |
| Special Skills/Requirements | Asian Language(s) |
Lectureship in Art History
The Department of Art History at The University of Auckland, New Zealand, is seeking to appoint a Lecturer (tenure track) to teach in the fields of modern and contemporary art and theory. The successful applicant will have a PhD in a relevant area, as well as teaching experience and a track record in research and publication.
He or she will be expected to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, to supervise Masters and Doctoral research students, and to be currently pursuing an active research programme. In a small department all staff necessarily undertake some administrative responsibilities, and we seek someone who will be prepared to play an energetic and collegial role. An ability to contribute to the Postgraduate Programme in Museums and Cultural Heritage would also be an asset.
The department’s website can be viewed at www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/ahi
Further information and application procedures can be found at www.auckland.ac.nz/opportunities
The closing date is 22 July 2009.
Exhibitions Manager, Museum of Croydon
Croydon Arts and Heritage is looking for four talented new staff to support its developing plans across the Service and to deliver the Borough’s emerging Cultural Strategy. Incorporating the Museum of Croydon, one of London’s leading local authority museum services and a range of arts programmes and activities including Croydon Summer Festival, a growing youth programme and our “cultural gem”, the Croydon Clocktower arts centre, these are challenging, creative roles.
£34,200 – £35,946 pa (pro-rata)
Grade 11, part-time (18 hours per week)
The Exhibitions Manager will develop and deliver a dynamic, creative and responsive exhibitions programme for the Museum of Croydon. You will be an outstanding project manager with a good understanding of managing and developing exhibitions in a museum environment and the ability to identify and meet customer demand.
Further information and application forms are available for all four roles at jobs.croydon.gov.uk
The deadline for applications is 16 July 2009 and interviews will be held week commencing 27 July 2009.
Croydon Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will require a satisfactory CRB check and references for successful candidates.
Promoting equality and diversity.
Arts Manager, Museum of Croydon
Croydon Arts and Heritage is looking for four talented new staff to support its developing plans across the Service and to deliver the Borough’s emerging Cultural Strategy. Incorporating the Museum of Croydon, one of London’s leading local authority museum services and a range of arts programmes and activities including Croydon Summer Festival, a growing youth programme and our “cultural gem”, the Croydon Clocktower arts centre, these are challenging, creative roles.
£41,199 – £42,939 pa
Grade 15, full-time (36 hours per week)
We are looking for an outstanding Arts Manager to lead our team and deliver a wide-ranging brief in a challenging creative role. You will have a good understanding of arts programming and event management, possess strong management skills, demonstrate a creative flair and share our commitment to delivering a high quality arts experience for people who live, work in and visit Croydon.
Further information and application forms are available for all four roles at jobs.croydon.gov.uk
The deadline for applications is 16 July 2009 and interviews will be held week commencing 27 July 2009.
Croydon Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will require a satisfactory CRB check and references for successful candidates.
Promoting equality and diversity.
History of Art and Art-world Practice
Christie’s Education
London
Full Time
Christie’s Education is accredited by the University of Glasgow to provide courses to study The History of Art and Art-world Practice at PhD, Master’s, Postgraduate Diploma, MA (Hons) and Certificate levels.
To work in a team providing courses in Art, Style and Design from the Renaissance to Modernism. Duties include: lecturing, seminar supervision, Thesis supervision, tutorial support, exam marking and course planning. Candidates should have a broad knowledge of the History of Art, but a research interest (or desire to develop one) in furniture, interiors or design history would be an advantage.
Qualifications: PhD in History of Art (or a postgraduate degree with teaching experience in higher education and publications); good communications and IT skills (including Powerpoint) are expected.
For further information please contact Hannah Daniels at Christie’s Education on 020 7665 4350 or email hdaniels@christies.com or visit http://www.christies.edu
