⁠MAMM seeks new Chief Curator

• 10-15 years of professional and proven experience in artistic and curatorial projects, preferably in cultural institutions (museums, cultural centers, independent spaces, etc.)
• Graduate degree in art history, curatorial studies, aesthetics, art theory, architecture, or related areas.
• In-depth and proven knowledge of contemporary art and the functioning of the art ecosystem, especially Colombian and Latin American, and broad knowledge of contemporary cultural issues.
• A strong international network.
• Fluent Spanish and English.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.

* Applications that do not meet these requirements will not be considered in this call.

• Implement the Museum’s curatorial policy in direct relation to the institution’s central mission.
• Design, evaluate and supervise the implementation of the Museum’s exhibition program around the patrimonial collection, temporary exhibitions and special projects.
• In collaboration with the department of Education and Public Programs, develop academic, educational, pedagogical and cultural activities that complement and enrich the contents of the exhibitions.
• Participate in the design of the Museum’s cultural program lines, promoting the integration of activities in such a way that the mission areas complement each other.
• Participate, analyze, recommend and guide the institution as part of the executive committee.
• Direct and coordinate the administrative tasks of the Curatorial department.

Exhibition Production and Post-Production:

• Design and execution of the Museum’s exhibition and artistic program in coordination with the General Director.
• Carry out their own exhibition projects and oversee those carried out by the team, from initial concept to completion, development and evaluation.
• Direct the scientific, curatorial and museographic scripts of the exhibitions programmed inside and outside MAMM.
• Supervise the installation and disassembly of the exhibitions, ensuring their correct packing and return to their owners within the dates established in the loan contracts.
• Direct the security and conservation processes of the artworks on display.

Art Collection, Register and Conservation:

• Oversee the administration of MAMM’s art collection.
• Implement the acquisition plan for MAMM’s art collection.
• Direct preventive conservation tasks with a view to caring for MAMM’s patrimony and those pieces entrusted to it by other institutions and private collectors.
• To guarantee compliance with copyright legislation.

External Relations:

• Engage in local and international activities and meetings that align with the Museum’s interests and strategic direction.
• Spearhead the formation of partnerships with cultural entities at the national and international levels to facilitate the development of exhibition and artistic projects.

Leadership within MAMM Staff:

• Promote, facilitate and coordinate dialogue with the Museum’s mission areas to obtain and provide content and inputs for the formulation of proposals, projects and events, among others.
• Lead the Curatorial team, as well as artists, curators and other guests.
• Ensure timely and constant communication with the Museum’s cross-cutting and support areas for the implementation of strategies specific to other areas.
• Participate in the development of the Museum’s strategic and annual activity plans and in the Museum’s primary committee.
• Contribute as a member of the executive team to ensure consistency and balance among the programs and resources.
• Support the general director and other areas in tasks entrusted to them.