The Allen and Kelli Questrom Assistant/Associate/Curator of Prints and Drawings

Description

Reports to: The Cecil and Ida Green Curator of Asian Art 

Department: Curatorial Department, Curatorial and Research Division 

Classification: Exempt, Full-time, M-F, 9am to 5pm  

Benefits: Full Museum Benefits  

Level and Salary: Commensurate with experience  

Mission: The Dallas Museum of Art is a space of wonder and discovery where art comes alive.  

The DMA will:  

• Place art and our diverse communities at the center around which all activities radiate.  
• Pursue excellence in collecting and programming, present works of art across cultures and time, and be a driving force in contemporary art.  
• Strengthen our position as a prominent, innovative institution, expanding the meaning and possibilities of learning and creativity.  

About the Dallas Museum of Art   

Established in 1903, the Dallas Museum of Art (DMA) is among the 10 largest art museums in the country and is distinguished by its commitment to research, innovation, and public engagement. At the heart of the Museum and its programs is its global collection, which encompasses more than 26,000 works and spans 5,000 years of history, representing a full range of world cultures. Located in the heart of the nation’s largest arts district, the Museum welcomes some 500,000+ visitors annually and acts as a catalyst for community creativity, engaging people of all ages and backgrounds with a diverse spectrum of programming, from exhibitions and lectures to concerts, literary events, and dramatic and dance presentations. In January 2013, the DMA returned to free general admission. For more information, visit DMA.org. The Dallas Museum of Art is supported, in part, by the generosity of Museum Partners and donors and by the citizens of Dallas through the City of Dallas/Office of Cultural Affairs and the Texas Commission on the Arts.   

Requirements

Desired Qualifications:  

The Dallas Museum of Art seeks a promising and dynamic scholar in the field of art history to become the inaugural Allen and Kelli Questrom Assistant/Associate/Curator of Prints and Drawings. This new position was established in 2019 through a group of visionary gifts to the Museum: a gift from the estate of DMA trustee and former curator William B. Jordan and his husband Robert Dean Brownlee, which provided significant funds to establish the William B. Jordan and Robert Dean Brownlee Endowment to support operations and programming related to the DMA’s global prints and drawings collection, including research, conservation, collections care, and additional staffing; the creation of a new, endowed curatorial position, The Allen and Kelli Questrom Assistant/Associate/Curator of Prints and Drawings, made possible through an extraordinary $3 million bequest to the Museum by Allen and Kelli Questrom; and Jordan’s and Brownlee’s donation of nearly 80 works to the Museum, including 58 works on paper. 

We look to hire a team-oriented colleague who will promote, interpret, build, and care for all aspects of the prints and drawings collection, which encompasses works from all collecting areas of the institution with strengths in European, North American, and Asian works from the 15th century to today. The Assistant/Associate/Curator of Prints and Drawings will be an active participant in executing the Museum’s Strategic Plan, including diversifying and reinterpreting the collection through strategic acquisitions, gallery installations, exhibition development, publications, presentations, and audience engagement.   

Candidates should demonstrate excellent research, writing, and speaking skills, as well as the ability to manage complex projects effectively and to attract and deepen relationships with donors, supporters, and art world professionals. They should demonstrate a breadth of knowledge, connoisseurship, and experience in their specialty, as well as a willingness to gain new expertise. Candidates should be committed to exploring the changing nature of art museums and their relationship to diverse audiences.   

Scope of Position:  

The position of The Allen and Kelli Questrom Assistant/Associate/Curator of Prints and Drawings is responsible for directing the exhibitions, programs, and material resources of the prints and drawings collection, comprised of almost 6,000 works. Working in partnership with the Curatorial; Conservation; Education; Collections, Exhibitions, and Interpretation; Experience; and Development departments, The Allen and Kelli Questrom Assistant/Associate/Curator of Prints and Drawings will support the mission and artistic p