Senior Curator, Photography & Contemporary Art

Posted 8 days ago

sbmaSanta Barbara (CA)

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About the role

The Santa Barbara Museum of Art seeks an internationally recognized curator with expertise in 20th- and 21st-century art, with a focus on photography, to lead a program during a period of growth and increased visibility. The successful candidate will manage exhibitions, publications, and acquisitions, collaborate with artists and collectors, and advance fundraising while mentoring staff. MA in Art History and 5–10 years curatorial experience required; position reports to the Chief Curator, is

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