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Research Associate
NYFA
New York, NY, United States
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Description
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Working under the supervision of the Leonard A. Lauder Curator of Modern Art, the Research Associate will conduct research and exhibition organization tasks supporting two forthcoming international exhibitions respectively.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
• Conduct in-depth library and archival research to support checklist; provenance and exhibition histories of works on checklist; catalogue essays, entries, and bibliography; and associated workshops and programming;
• Coordinate loan letters to private and public collections;
• Work with curators and Exhibitions department to assist in compiling information needed for Immunity from Seizure and Indemnification applications;
• Work with curators and Editorial/Publications department to assist with all aspects of the exhibition catalogue production, including author identification, design process, and copy editing;
• Research images and archival photographs and assist in securing reproduction rights and correct credits/captioning;
• Work with curators and Design department to develop and implement exhibition layout and graphic design;
• Work with curators, conservators, registrars, and exhibition project managers to implement the exhibition installation;
• Work with curators and Communications & Marketing staff to develop scholarly postings, as well as publicity and social media materials;
• Prepare PowerPoint materials for lectures in support of projects; give walkthroughs and gallery talks as needed;
• Assist in organization and implementation of exhibition programming;
• Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience and Skills:
• Prior experience and proven excellence in conducting exhibition-related art historical research required;
• Familiarity with New York-area libraries and international archives required;
• Careful, methodical, organizational skills required;
• Excellent writing skills required;
• Proven ability to work with team.
Knowledge and Education:
• Minimum of a Masters in Art History, with specific expertise in early 20th-century art;
PhD strongly preferred;
• Working knowledge of French and/or Spanish preferred;
• Experience with TMS ("The Museum System") is preferred.