Exhibition Assistant for Decoding Contemporary Korean Art
Philadelphia Museum of Art
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How You Will Contribute
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is seeking an Exhibition Assistant for its major comprehensive survey of contemporary Korean art, Decoding Contemporary Korean Art (working title) to be presented in spring of 2021. The exhibition will comprise of approximately 50 works created by approximately 30 artists of Korean descent from around the world and will also accompany a scholarly catalog.
Responsibilities
Specifically, you will:
Support the curators of the exhibition in all aspects of its preparation as necessary. This will encompass both administrative responsibilities and content related tasks, inclusive of but not limited to:
Conducting ground research on the artists
Developing and maintaining the list of works of art in the show in the Museum’s TMS database
Assisting with the loan process
Facilitating communications with the lending institutions and artists in Korean and English
Facilitate cross-departmental communication
Assist with the development of the installation design
Drafting exhibition didactics with Curators
Corresponding with artists as necessary
Aid in developing public programs
Assist with media and social media efforts
Work relating to the catalog will include working with Curators and Publishing Department on all aspects of the book from liaising with its authors and designer to pursuing rights and reproductions.
Requirements
Your diverse background includes:
M.A. or equivalent in Asian Art History with extensive knowledge in Korean Art
Fluency and strong communication skill in Korean language
Technical proficiency with personal computers and standard office equipment; fluent with Microsoft Office platform (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).