Job Description Overview: CURATOR,THE TOBIN COLLECTION OF THEATRE ARTS
The McNay Art Museum is seeking a Curator for our renowned Tobin Collection of Theatre Arts. This position collects, catalogues, and maintains the theater arts collections and makes these collections available to a broad audience through exhibitions, publications, and educational programs. General requirements include a minimum of five years museum curatorial experience; excellent writing and speaking ability; and a master’s degree in art history, museum studies, studio art, theater history, performance studies, drama, or humanities. For a detailed job description and additional information, please visit our website www.mcnayart.org
About the McNay Art Museum
The McNay, located in San Antonio, Texas, offers an array of career opportunities for passionate individuals who are eager to take part in our mission to engage a diverse community in the discovery and enjoyment of the visual arts. We strive to be San Antonio’s place of belonging and to offer our community transformational art experiences.
The Tobin Collection of Theatre Arts
The Tobin Collection of Theatre Arts presents theatrical excellence from over the past 500 years through paintings, works on paper, maquettes, and sculptures, as well as rare books of European and American origin. The collection, which began as the life’s work of its namesake, the late San Antonio philanthropist Robert L. B. Tobin, is devoted to celebrating the work of theatre artists as fine artists. Theatrical designs and artworks from throughout the centuries comprise the collection, including works from Renaissance Italy to 19th century opera houses to the celebrated work of contemporary Broadway set and costume designers. The Tobin Collection of Theatre Arts allows the ephemeral works prepared for the stage for only a few nights to linger in the minds of art lovers for years to come.
EEO Statement:
The McNay is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Requirements:
Museum curatorial experience, minimum five years