Director And Curator Of Public Engagement And Research

Institute of Contemporary Art

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
Base: $93,500.00 - $120,000.00 annual rate; bonus/...
Contemporary art museum
Public engagement as research
Artist-centered mission
The Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) is a non-collecting, research-driven contemporary art museum at the University of Pennsylvania dedicated to presenting new work and advancing public engagement as a form of research, experimentation, and civic exchange

Job Summary

  • The Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) is a non-collecting, research-driven contemporary art museum at the University of Pennsylvania dedicated to presenting new work and advancing public engagement as a form of research, experimentation, and civic exchange.
  • This role leads the development of research-informed public programs, artist-led projects, and publications, fostering experimental pedagogical approaches and community partnerships.
  • The University of Pennsylvania offers a competitive benefits package including excellent healthcare, tuition benefits for employees and families, generous retirement plans, and a wealth of wellness programs.

Matching Summary

The Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) is a non-collecting, research-driven contemporary art museum at the University of Pennsylvania dedicated to presenting new work and advancing public engagement as a form of research, experimentation, and civic exchange.

Salary

Base: $93,500.00 - $120,000.00 Annual Rate; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • contemporary art museum
  • public engagement as research
  • artist-centered mission
  • research-driven contemporary art
  • civic exchange and dialogue

Nice-to-have

  • radically welcoming to audiences
  • testing ground for artists
  • socially responsive institutional practice
  • experimental pedagogical approaches

Key Requirements

  • 7 to 10 years of experience
  • 10+ years senior-level leadership
  • Demonstrated research-based programs experience
  • Cross-departmental collaboration experience
  • Deep knowledge of contemporary art

Work Rights

Not specified

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