Curator of Fashion
Quick answer
The High Museum of Art is hiring an in-office Curator of Fashion in Atlanta paying $100,000 to lead the Lauren Amos Fashion Project and oversee contemporary fashion exhibitions and scholarly initiatives.
- Role
- Curator of Fashion
- Organization
- High Museum of Art (Woodruff Arts Center)
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $100,000
- Category
- Education & Training
The role
The High Museum of Art is seeking an innovative Curator of Fashion to lead the Lauren Amos Fashion Project, focusing on contemporary fashion exhibitions and scholarly initiatives. The successful candidate will develop a 5-year strategic plan, cultivate international fashion patrons, and manage complex exhibitions and budgets. This role requires collaboration across departments to foster public engagement and contribute to the museum's design holdings. The position is a term-limited role for five years based at the High Museum of Art.
What you'll do
- Plan and manage the development of the museum's fashion initiatives and exhibition programs.
- Cultivate and steward relationships with international fashion patrons and global fashion houses.
- Lead the creation of exhibition catalogues, scholarly essays, and related digital content.
- Collaborate with the Learning and Civic Engagement department to develop public programs and outreach.
- Develop a 5-year strategic plan, including an acquisition strategy for design holdings.
What it takes
- Minimum five years of curatorial or academic experience in fashion.
- Advanced degree (M.A. or Ph.D.) in art history, costume history, or a related field.
- Demonstrated expertise in contemporary fashion and the history of the modern era.
- Strong existing network within the international fashion community.
- Proven success in managing budgets and complex national and international projects.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Health, dental, and vision insurance, 403b with match, Life and AD&D, Short/Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Financial Wellness Program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, PTO, paid holidays, and arts center discounts.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
No, this role is an in-office position located at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, requiring presence from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
What is the compensation for this role?
The Curator of Fashion role offers a salary of $100,000 per year.
What educational background is required?
Candidates are required to hold an advanced degree, such as an M.A. or Ph.D., in art history, costume history, or a related field.
How long is this employment term?
This position is presently term-limited for a duration of five years.
How to apply
Apply directly on High Museum of Art (Woodruff Arts Center)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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