Seattle Art Museum
Curator of Native American Art
- Deadline: Ongoing
- Budget: Associate Curator $65,291-$74,286 annual salary range; Curator $86,915-$130,375 annual salary range
Curatorial oversight of the display and interpretation of the Museum’s Native American, First Nations, Mesoamerican and Andean art collection.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Develop interpretive materials about the Museum’s Native American, First Nations, Mesoamerican and Andean art collection, including labels, wall texts, media presentations, gallery sheets, and publications. Ensure that all material reflects current standards of involvement and collaboration with these Indigenous communities.
Advise and recommend art for acquisition by the Museum via its Committee on Collections. Ensure that acquisitions have been researched and documented to assure compliance with federal law and with other professional policies and guidelines for protection of cultural properties. These include provisions of the UNESCO Convention; the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA); the Endangered Species Act; the AAMD Guidelines on the Acquisition of Archeological Materials and Ancient Art; and the AAMD Report on the Acquisition and Stewardship of Sacred Objects.
Act as in-house curator for related traveling exhibitions. Work with Native American, First Nations, Mesoamerican and Andean advisory groups on the presentation, interpretation, and educational programs that accompany these exhibits and comply with DEAI standards. Review and select proposals from other museums and institutions for SAM.
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Master’s degree in Art History or related field with an emphasis in Native American Art.
Two years of experience as a curator or curatorial assistant and three years relevant museum experience preferred.
Previous experience working with Native American art, communities, and representatives, in particular throughout the Pacific Northwest.
See the full list of qualifications, knowledge, skills, and abilities required on the website.
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