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Curator
Job Announcement
Would you be inspired by the opportunity to design and curate world-class art collections with the country’s premier Art Consulting company? NINE dot ARTS is looking for a skilled and creative Curator to join our growing team! We prioritize unique, original art; we are driven by our mission to explore art & design trends in their project locations, research new and emerging artists, and elevate narratives and artists from historically marginalized communities. This is a unique opportunity to leverage your art knowledge, bring an innovative perspective, and have a positive impact on community spaces nationwide.
WHO WE ARE
NINE dot ARTS is an award-winning art consulting and creative placemaking firm that leverages the power of art and culture to produce positive social and economic outcomes for clients, artists, and communities nationwide. From boutique hotels to city-wide arts and cultural master plans, we have completed nearly 1,000 projects across 39 states and 5 countries, generating over $50 million in revenue for the creative economy since our inception in 2009.
As a certified DBE, M/WBE, and SBE company, NINE dot ARTS offers unmatched experience that spans a breadth of disciplines. Our national team of 30+ specialists allows us to complete projects of any size and scale and deliver incredible outcomes on time, on budget, every time.
Responsibilities
WHAT YOU’LL DO
You’ll manage your own portfolio of projects, with clients such as private developers, architects, interior designers and city managers representing a range of industry verticals from hotels and corporate offices to Community Arts Plans and public art projects. Curators join early stage sales meetings to explain our process and help set a realistic budget and timeline for projects; fully own the first two stages of our four stage process by developing a vision and project roadmap that meets the client’s unique needs, and curate an incredible art collection. -You’ll have support from an Acquisitions Lead who will ensure the collection is accurately purchased, prepared, and installed. Other responsibilities include:
Oversee project portfolio of $1.5M/year, typically 10-15 projects at one time
Own project from vision to curation, and support project through acquisitions and installation
Manage client expectations and push their boundaries for innovation of art programs
Manage a team of Curators and Studio Associates
Incorporate diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and accessibility (DEIBA) goals into your project work and annual performance goals, and demonstrate the values outlined in our paper, The Art of Representation
Heighten name recognition for NINE dot ARTS in local, regional and national art communities
Project examples include:
Hotel with 200 guest rooms, lobby, and pre-function space
Multi-year Community Arts Plan for 50+ acre mixed use development site
Corporate Office with a strong art collection that hired us to critique existing art inventories and create programs for inventory disposal, donation and/or reuse
Large-scale public sculptural installation for a city
This position reports to our Curatorial Director, Denise Joseph. The Curator can work remotely from any of the following metro areas: Denver, CO; Seattle, WA; Atlanta, GA; or Charlotte, NC. Our beautiful headquarters, an open and art-filled office in Denver, is available for workspace or meetings. Monthly travel is required for project site visits and team meetings.
Requirements
WHAT YOU BRING
Curation: Expertise in developing and installing innovative art collections, with a track record of elevating the artwork of communities historically marginalized by the art world, including BIPOC and LGBTQ+ artists
Staff Management: Track record of supporting growth and development of direct reports
Client Management: Experience surpassing client expectations in bringing their vision to life through art curation and delivery
Project Management: Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet all deadlines and budgets
Expertise: Formal studies or work experience in art or art history are required. Degree in business, liberal arts, fine arts, studio arts, art history or arts management preferred.
10+ years of professional experience in a related field, for example:
Experience working in professional services and consulting, particularly experience with our key client industry of commercial real estate development, including adjacent services such as architecture, design, construction, development or finance
Experience in urban planning, creative placemaking or development of large-scale Community Arts Plans (formerly Art Master Plans)
COMPENSATION
Salary: $80k-$100k DOE, with 20% annual bonus target, plus company benefits.
Company Benefits:
Unlimited PTO
Company holidays (10/year)
Flex days (6/year, begin accruing immediately)
Summer Fridays (office is closed every Friday from 4th of July to Labor Day)
Winter Break (office is closed from Christmas Eve to New Year’s Day)
Full health benefits, dental, vision, life, and short-term and long-term disability insurance (eligible the first of the month on or following start date)
401(K) Plan with Employer Match (eligible after 90 days of employment)
Generous Parental leave (eligible after 1 year of full-time salaried employment)
Continuing Education budget
Sabbatical Program
Flexible Work Arrangements
NINE dot ARTS is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. Diversity on our team makes our work stronger, and we encourage minority candidates to apply.