Curator, African American Art & Diaspora

Posted 8 days ago

detroit institute of artsDetroit (MI)

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About the role

Detroit Institute of Arts seeks a Curator for African American Art and the Art of the African Diaspora to expand the collection, research provenance, and publish scholarly material. You will coordinate exhibitions, supervise cataloging, and develop public programs in collaboration with Education, Interpretation, and Conservation. The role requires a strong research record, experience with archives, and the ability to secure support from donors and grant programs.

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