Curator of Paintings

Key Accountabilities:

- Conceive and coordinate research for works in the collection and ensure that collections data is complete.
- Work in tandem with collections team concerning out-going loans, conservation review, and the needs of other traveling collection exhibitions and collection presentations
- Advise management on the collection development plan; analyses and recommend acquisitions and deaccessioning of objects
- Assist LM Director and involved architects with the design, organization, and management of the museum’s building currently in development
- Assist with the preparation of an exhibition plan of the permanent collection for the new museum
- Conceptualize rotating displays for objects in care under the general theme of ‘mapping’
- Work closely with the interpretation team, consultants, and designers to develop a detailed interpretation plan, as a manual for museography design development
- Prepare interpretation tools of collection for a variety of audiences in written and oral format; contribute to content development for releases and promotional packages
- Create interpretive copy in the form of labels, gallery guides, catalogues, and brochures
- Supervise catalogues, records and documents related to collections and establish policies and procedures for access and use of collections
- Work as part of a team developing permanent and temporary exhibition themes, objectives scope and ideas
- Work with collections team to oversee the retrieval and preparation of paintings for display
- Research content, develop concepts and interactive elements
- Work closely with QM stakeholders to develop standards and policies
- Mentor junior colleagues in curatorial methodologies relating to exhibition planning and implementation
- Build and maintain key curatorial relationships regionally, nationally, and internationally with Museums, Academic entities and relevant peers that benefit Museum’s reputation and program
- Work in collaboration with appropriate museum staff to assist with the preparation of an annual departmental budget
- Ensure the timely execution of all exhibitions and assist in ensuring the timely production of exhibition related publications, along with adherence to project and departmental budgets
- Ability to compellingly speak and write about art to and for a broad audience, as well as a scholarly one.
- Play a lead role in long-range institutional planning efforts, such as establishing programmatic and collection development priorities, public outreach activities, conservation planning, and strategic planning
- Conduct talks/seminars with the media and community to promote the museum’s collection and programs
- Contribute to the continued development of the museum’s critical integrity and public profile by publishing scholarly articles or participation in academic conferences wherein original research is presented
- Create positive perceptions of QM in developing, promoting, and sustaining museums, art and heritage at the highest global standards for community engagement, education, and enjoyment in Qatar

Qualifications/Requirements:
**Education and Certification requirements**: Master’s/PhD Degree preferred in Art History, Cultural Studies, or related field

**Experience required**: Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in a similar role in a museum or related educational/research organization