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About UMass Amherst
UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.
About the Fine Arts Center
The Fine Arts Center seeks to engage and inspire the campus and regional communities in the arts through a broad array of exemplary performances, exhibitions, and educational programs. Since its founding in 1975, the UMass Fine Arts Center has been a central force in the cultural, social and academic life of the University, the Five College campuses, and the Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts. The Fine Arts Center's combination of educational, visual, and performing arts programs not only makes us unique, but provides affordable access to high quality arts programming that advance knowledge and improve lives.
The University Museum of Contemporary Art - the teaching museum of the University Massachusetts Amherst - is a multidisciplinary, international laboratory for the exploration and advancement of contemporary art. Through exhibitions, a permanent collection, educational programming, and a visiting artists program, the University Museum of Contemporary Art acts as a forum where renowned and emerging artists can test ideas and where diverse audiences can participate in cultural experiences that enhance understanding of the art of our time.
The Hampden Gallery, located in the Southwest residential complex, provides students and the University community with challenging and diverse contemporary exhibitions that introduce works in new and experimental media. Augusta Savage Gallery, located in New Africa House, is a multicultural and multi-arts facility. Its mission is to promote artistic works from a broad spectrum of cultures which enlighten the viewer on such issues as race, ethnicity, class, and cultural identity.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Director of the Fine Arts Center (FAC) at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, the FAC seeks a Visual Arts Director to provide executive leadership and to articulate a strong and broad vision for the FAC's three visual arts entities including: the University Museum of Contemporary Art, Augusta Savage and Hampden Galleries. Additionally, through strategic partnerships with campus and community stakeholders, this position will develop and support opportunities for and engagement with public art exhibitions and community art making activities across campus.
The Visual Arts Director manages the staff and resources of the museum and galleries to ensure strong, dynamic exhibition and educational programs; appropriate care of the permanent collection consistent with best museum professional practices; sound fiscal operations; a vibrant marketing program; and coordination with the intellectual and academic life of the university. The Visual Arts Director works closely and collaboratively with FAC staff, faculty, as well as various other university and external constituents to meet the strategic objectives of the museum and galleries.
Essential Functions
Vision and Advocacy:
In collaboration with the FAC Director:
Curatorial:
Education and Pedagogy:
Fundraising:
Marketing and PR:
Managerial and Fiscal Oversight:
In collaboration with the FAC's Deputy Director:
Other Functions
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)
Work Schedule
Varies; may include some nights and weekends.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please apply online and provide cover letter, resume, and contact information for three (3) professional references. Search will remain open until a suitable candidate pool has been identified.
UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or genetic information in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of the UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.
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