Associate Director, Collections & Exhibitions (Remote)

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smithsonian institutionWashington (DC)

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About the role

The Smithsonian Institution's National Portrait Gallery seeks an Associate Director for Collections & Exhibitions to lead registration, art handling, design, and production, guiding the department's curatorial and operational teams. You will partner with directors to set strategic priorities for collection care and exhibition development, manage multi-year schedules, loans and budgets, and oversee exhibitions to deliver high-impact, accessible experiences.

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