Curator

RESPONSIBILITIES
> As a Curator you are in charge of a collection of exhibits in the art gallery.
> Develop ways in which objects, archives and artworks can be interpreted, through exhibitions, publications, events and audio-visual presentations.
> Your work involves buying exhibits, organizing exhibitions, arranging restoration of artifacts, organizing loans, identification and recording of items, and dealing with enquiries. All these tasks require you to work with other colleagues in conservation, education, design and marketing departments, for example. In addition, they may conduct research and may lecture on findings or ongoing activities.
> developing and organising new collections to expand and improve educational and research facilities
> researching extensively, negotiating on prices and buying items such as sculptures, statues and paintings that can add value to the collection
> maintaining records and cataloguing acquisitions
> researching, compiling and preparing written information about catalogues and publishing it on the institution's website
> collaborating with other institutions
> ensuring that collections are properly preserved
> raising funds and grants
> interviewing, hiring and training staff
REQUIREMENT/QUALIFICATION
> A good undergraduate degree is essential for the majority of this positions. Many curators also hold postgraduate degrees or diplomas.
>This area of work is open to graduates of all disciplines, but particularly relevant subjects include:
*Anthropology
*Art
*Art history
*Arts administration
*Event/exhibition management
*History
>Ability to organize, present and communicate messages effectively through design
> Excellent project management and organizational skills.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicant should forward their resume with a cover letter to [email protected].
Location Preference: Lagos.
Shortlisted applicant will be contacted