KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research and contribute to scholarship on present-day contemporary art globally, with a focus on practices in Singapore, Southeast Asia and Asia.
  
• Develop areas of research specialisation to support institutional policies and goals on exhibition programming, collection development and publications.
  
• Curate exhibitions and artwork commissions, develop collaborative and cross-disciplinary projects.
• Plan and lead exhibitions and projects including conceptualisation, negotiations with external institutions and artists, and co-ordination of general exhibition matters
  
• Demonstrate thought leadership in the field through sharing of knowledge at conferences, talks and publications. 
• Contribute to relevant strategic planning and management matters, at both department and corporate levels
  
• Work with other museum colleagues in presenting programmes such as lectures, talks and training sessions, as well as providing content for collaterals such as website and publicity materials.
  
• Build professional networks with contemporary artists, cultural communities and creative partners.
  
• Manage, supervise and administer projects, processes and procedures under his/her responsibility.
  
• Mentor and supervise junior curatorial colleagues in the planning and execution of exhibitions and programmes, as well as professional development.
  
    

   

   

JOB REQUIREMENTS:



• A post-graduate degree in contemporary art, art history, visual cultures or related fields
  
• About ten years’ of relevant curatorial experience or scholarship
• Keen interest in and strong knowledge of contemporary art practices in Singapore and Asia
  
• Excellent research, writing, communication and interpersonal skills
  
• Fluency in English. Additional language abilities would be ideal
• Ability to lead and motivate colleagues
  
• Interest and ability to contribute to the museum’s overall strategy and management
  
• Good project management and organisational skills
  
• Attentive to details and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  
   
   

 

Please send your application to hr@singaporeartmuseum.sg. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified.