Associate Curator of Prints and Drawings
Getty, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Associate Curator of Prints and Drawings
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Associate Curator of Prints and Drawings
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Base Pay Range $101,895.00/yr – $110,972.00/yr
Getty is committed to creating a welcoming workplace that reflects the various backgrounds of the communities we serve. We value differences in the pursuit of inquiry and knowledge, mutual understanding, respect, trust, transparency, and cooperation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status.
Job Summary The Getty Research Institute seeks to appoint an associate curator to develop, administer, and present the collection of prints and drawings, which span the Renaissance to the contemporary era. The ideal candidate will be a specialist in early modern art history, who possesses the capability and willingness to work across the breadth of the collection and with diverse graphic media. This opportunity entails developing new research directions, continually expanding knowledge of the collections, building on areas of collection strength, and establishing new opportunities for collaboration and partnerships. The new associate curator of prints and drawings will develop a reputation as a major contributor to the field by proposing innovative exhibitions and programming, spearheading impactful publications, and representing the GRI through public presentations and lectures.
Major Job Responsibilities
Apply advanced knowledge of art history and art education to complex curatorial assignments
Perform complex scholarly research to support the institutional mission
Organize significant exhibitions, major publications, or major acquisitions
Cultivate connections nationally and internationally with scholars and museum colleagues
Actively participate in acquisitions and collection development
Publish and lecture in area of specialization
Assess conservation needs of the collections; participate in digitization; assess loan requests
Collaborate in and may lead research projects; share collections and/or serve as a resource to scholars, visitors, and staff
Qualifications
Master's degree or PhD in art history, or a related discipline OR 4–7 years of curatorial experience
Fluency in at least one foreign language (related to field of specialization) required
Skilled in all curatorial functions
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrated ability to build long‑term relationships, collaborate and direct teams across disciplines
Competent with collection management and digital asset management tools
Accomplished in art historical research and writing
Ability to communicate and distill information for a specialized audience or the general public
Ability to adapt written material for a variety of audiences online or in print
Benefits and Perks
Medical, Dental and Vision insurance coverage, starting on date of hire. Getty pays 75%-95% of the premium, depending on the plan selected.
403(b) Employee Investment retirement plan – with up to 5% Getty Match
Getty contribution of 6% on behalf of employee to 401(a) retirement account
Educational Assistance and professional development
Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal Days
12 Paid Holidays
Many positions have bi-weekly Off‑Fridays
On‑Site Fitness Center at Getty Center
Community service opportunities
Seniority Level
Associate
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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Associate Curator of Prints and Drawings
role at
Getty
Base Pay Range $101,895.00/yr – $110,972.00/yr
Getty is committed to creating a welcoming workplace that reflects the various backgrounds of the communities we serve. We value differences in the pursuit of inquiry and knowledge, mutual understanding, respect, trust, transparency, and cooperation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status.
Job Summary The Getty Research Institute seeks to appoint an associate curator to develop, administer, and present the collection of prints and drawings, which span the Renaissance to the contemporary era. The ideal candidate will be a specialist in early modern art history, who possesses the capability and willingness to work across the breadth of the collection and with diverse graphic media. This opportunity entails developing new research directions, continually expanding knowledge of the collections, building on areas of collection strength, and establishing new opportunities for collaboration and partnerships. The new associate curator of prints and drawings will develop a reputation as a major contributor to the field by proposing innovative exhibitions and programming, spearheading impactful publications, and representing the GRI through public presentations and lectures.
Major Job Responsibilities
Apply advanced knowledge of art history and art education to complex curatorial assignments
Perform complex scholarly research to support the institutional mission
Organize significant exhibitions, major publications, or major acquisitions
Cultivate connections nationally and internationally with scholars and museum colleagues
Actively participate in acquisitions and collection development
Publish and lecture in area of specialization
Assess conservation needs of the collections; participate in digitization; assess loan requests
Collaborate in and may lead research projects; share collections and/or serve as a resource to scholars, visitors, and staff
Qualifications
Master's degree or PhD in art history, or a related discipline OR 4–7 years of curatorial experience
Fluency in at least one foreign language (related to field of specialization) required
Skilled in all curatorial functions
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrated ability to build long‑term relationships, collaborate and direct teams across disciplines
Competent with collection management and digital asset management tools
Accomplished in art historical research and writing
Ability to communicate and distill information for a specialized audience or the general public
Ability to adapt written material for a variety of audiences online or in print
Benefits and Perks
Medical, Dental and Vision insurance coverage, starting on date of hire. Getty pays 75%-95% of the premium, depending on the plan selected.
403(b) Employee Investment retirement plan – with up to 5% Getty Match
Getty contribution of 6% on behalf of employee to 401(a) retirement account
Educational Assistance and professional development
Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal Days
12 Paid Holidays
Many positions have bi-weekly Off‑Fridays
On‑Site Fitness Center at Getty Center
Community service opportunities
Seniority Level
Associate
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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