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Gallery Director & Curator

The University of Colorado Denver, College of Arts & Media (CAM), has an opening for a full-time, Gallery Director & Curator position.

Since 1973, the Emmanuel Art Gallery, located on the Auraria Campus, Denver, has exhibited the work of exceptional local, national, and international artists. The gallery also exhibits work by faculty and students from the University of Colorado Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver, and Community College of Denver. The Emmanuel Art Gallery is within walking distance from Denver's 16th Street and the bustling LoDo district at the heart of Denver's thriving, dynamic arts community. The urban setting of the gallery yields endless opportunities for students, faculty, and the general public to learn, experience, create, and show art. The Experience Gallery is located in the heart of the Denver Performing Arts Complex, surrounded by the Denver Theatre, Opera, Symphony, and Ballet, creating an expanded opportunity for audience and creative dialogue for the CU Denver community.

The Gallery Director & Curator is primarily responsible for overseeing and leading the operations, exhibitions, and other activities of two galleries : the Emmanuel Art Gallery and the Experience Gallery. This includes : conceptualizing, scheduling, and installing exhibitions; working with the gallery coordinator to organize lectures, artist workshops, and educational outreach programs pertaining to exhibitions; collaborating with external partners on exhibitions and programs off-campus; oversight of and care for the CU Denver art collection; supervising and training a full-time gallery coordinator who oversees 8-15 work-study students and interns; conceptualizing and coordinating graphic design for announcements, brochures, and signage; grant writing and budget management; procurement and event management responsibilities; working closely with CAM and University staff on marketing; partnering with the CAM Dean on philanthropic outreach and cultivation.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire. Bachelor's degree in art history, museum studies, arts administration, studio arts, business or related field. Six (6) years of progressive experience as a museum professional in positions such as a curator, museum educator, or gallery director. Demonstrated experience and competence in exhibition design, preparation, installation and promotion. Experience in a higher education environment.