Programmes Manager /Senior Curator
TheNewDowse is an innovative contemporary art museum that presents a diverse exhibition programme of nationally and internationally significant contemporary art and design.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an energetic and creative team in a stimulating organisation that is well established as one of New Zealand’s leading cultural hubs.
Primarily you will be an experienced curator with proven managerial skills to initiate, lead and deliver exhibition and public programming. You will also manage a small team of curatorial, educational and collections staff. Working closely with the Director and the rest of the leadership team, you will create a changing exhibition programme that is challenging and thought-provoking, yet accessible to a wider audience. Your experience of exhibition delivery will allow you to also work collaboratively with our gallery educators and hosts.
You will have established links with artists and dealers and the ability to initiate new partnerships. Your expertise and eye for detail will also ensure that all exhibitions and related interpretations are of the highest quality.
To obtain a job description for this role please visit www.huttcity.govt.nz/careers For further information or to apply email recruitment@huttcity.govt.nz
Applications close Monday, 28 June 2010.
Research
Exhibition development
Excellent written & oral communications
Ability to lead and work within a team
For further information or to apply email recruitment@huttcity.govt.nz
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The Dowse Art MuseumThe Dowse Art Museum presents a diverse exhibition programme of local, national and international contemporary artists and designers. Well established as one of New Zealand’s leading contemporary galleries, The Dowse celebrates creativity across a range of arts disciplines, including sculpture, jewellery, photography, architecture, craft and technology.
A dynamic calendar of public programmes complements each exhibition season with curators' and artists' talks, school holiday programmes and workshops attracting visitors of all ages.
Live performances include a monthly Late Lounge sessions that showcases New Zealand music in a relaxed, family friendly environment.
The Dowse building is a showcase of sustainable and innovative design and a meeting place for many communities – a place for performances, workshops, product launches, fashion parades, weddings and more. The Dowse houses twelve exhibition spaces, a café, shopette, an outdoor courtyard, a creative workshop specially designed for hands-on classes and a family lounge.
Full details on www.dowse.org.nz, www.facebook.com/thedowseartmuseum
Open: Mon–Fri 10am–4.30pm, Sat–Sun 10am–5pm
