Posted 4.8.08

Gallery Director and Curator

REDCAT

California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) seeks a Gallery Director for the 3,000 sq.ft. art gallery located within REDCAT (Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater), an interdisciplinary performance, media and exhibition center located in the Walt Disney Concert Hall complex in downtown Los Angeles.  This full-time, salaried position will further the vision of the gallery’s operations in concert with the Executive Director of REDCAT, mounting a diverse program of exhibitions and discussions to advance REDCAT’s goal of playing a significant role in the evolution of contemporary art.  The Gallery Director is encouraged to develop programs that go beyond traditional exhibitions, to pursue an advanced, interdisciplinary approach to the creation and presentation of contemporary art. The Gallery currently publishes an average of two catalogs per year.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct programs for the Gallery, including curating exhibitions and projects, hiring guest curators, identifying traveling projects, and providing overall vision and management.  Must be committed to working collaboratively with different constituencies, including the CalArts community, outside advisors and committees, and internal REDCAT team/staff.
• Budgetary oversight and fundraising, in collaboration with the Executive Director of REDCAT and the Office of Advancement at CalArts.
• Oversee the Gallery’s publications program, ranging from modest brochures to substantial catalogs.
• Act as liaison between the Gallery and the School of Art at CalArts, as well as the other CalArts Schools, including Music, Film/Video, Dance, Theater and Critical Studies.

REQUIREMENTS:

Ideal candidates will have a demonstrated passion for contemporary art and art-making, extensive experience in curating, arts administration, and fundraising for contemporary art programs, and academic credentials suitable to a leadership position within a college-sponsored cultural center. At least three to five years of professional experience in a non-profit visual arts program is desired.

This position is available immediately.  Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and the names of three professional references including their mailing address, telephone and e-mail address. Please send these materials to: REDCAT Gallery Search, Director, Office of Human Resources, CalArts, at hr@calarts.edu, or mail materials to 24700 McBean Parkway, Valencia, CA 91355.

California Institute of the Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.