Curator, ICA Pittsburgh, Contemporary Art

Job overview

The Curator, ICA Pittsburgh, Contemporary Art role is onsite in Pittsburgh, PA; compensation is not specified. The curator will help define the artistic identity and programmatic vision of ICA Pittsburgh, a contemporary art institution. Working with the Director, the curator develops exhibitions, commissions, publications, and public programs while building artist, university, and community partnerships. The role also contributes to institutional strategy and establishes sustainable plans and processes for the institution's artistic work.

What you'll do

• Partner with the Director on artistic vision and multiyear strategy
• originate and organize exhibitions, commissions, performances, publications, and other programs
• engage artists and collaborators
• build university and community partnerships
• develop interpretive materials and public engagement
• contribute to institutional planning, budgets, and organizational development
• supervise and mentor curatorial staff and collaborators
• manage exhibition planning and installation with the Assistant Director of Exhibitions
• support grants, sponsorships, and donor engagement.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

curator

contemporary art

exhibitions

artist commissions

public programs

museum leadership

university partnerships

pittsburgh pa

carnegie mellon university

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
• retirement savings program with employer contributions
• tuition benefits
• paid time off and holidays
• life and disability insurance
• Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
• family concierge and fitness center access.

Why this role

Senior institutional leadership role helping establish the values, processes, and working culture of a new contemporary art institution.

About the employer

Carnegie Mellon University is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.