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Job Opportunity: Curator M?ori Art:Job description:Job detailsOrganisation Auckland Council Closes 26 Oct 2021 Posted on 15 Oct 2021 Region Auckland Work type Full time employment Work classification Culture & Heritage, Pasifika, Toi Maori Share» Inspire, enhance, innovate, deliver» Share your passion for M?ori art » Play a pivotal function at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o T?maki Share your knowledge of M?ori art with the community through exhibitions, publishing, and events at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o T?maki. He angit?tanga: The opportunity Auckland Art Gallery Toi o T?maki is a cultural leader in Aotearoa New Zealand. Our purpose is to be a creative catalyst for art and ideas, offering transformational practices that strengthen and enrich our communities. The Gallery's vision is to be the home of art for Auckland, its people and visitors to its internationally recognised award-winning building. Established in 1888, the Gallery holds a preeminent collection of New Zealand art and a significant collection of international art, and presents a dynamic programme of temporary exhibitions, public engagement and outreach activities. Auckland Art Gallery Toi o T?makiis looking to appoint a new Curator, M?ori Art to further increase consciousness, knowledge and advocacy of M?ori art. this function enables targeted research, collection and exhibition development, while fostering closer dialogue with iwi and M?ori communities. Information technology aims to increase access to M?ori art and give greater visibility to M?ori narratives in the Gallery's collection and their context in Aotearoa New Zealand. He k?rero m?u: About you As an practiced curator, you have a track record of developing innovative exhibitions of M?ori art and working closely with M?ori artists. You have a high level of cultural competence in engaging within M?ori communities and are committed to increasing public access to and knowledge about M?ori art. You will have: » A post graduate qualification in Art History, Fine Arts, Museum Studies, M?ori Studies or related discipline, preferably at Master's level » Minimum of 5 years of recent curatorial practice, preferably in art museum context » An knowledge of the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and biculturalism as they relate to the Gallery and its programmes » broad knowledge of M?ori art and demonstrated practice working with M?ori artists » Excellent research, writing and communication expertise with a record of publishing on M?ori art » Advanced cultural competency in engaging within M?ori communities, including an knowledge and demonstration of leading with community respect » Familiarity with a collection database (preferably Vernon) Ng? ?huatanga kei a m?tou: What we offer If you have a keen interest in and knowledge of M?ori art and are looking for an opportunity to work with professional colleagues at a challenging and exciting period of the Gallery's development, then look no further. This is an excellent opportunity for a curator building their career to gain practice at Aotearoa New Zealand's leading visual arts institution. this function comes with a permanent, full-time contract. Depending on expertise and practice, an appointment may be made at either Curator or Senior Curator level. You will work standard business hours, though you will need to be available for weekend talks, evening events and projects as required, on a regular basis. How to submit the application: Please apply online and provide a cover letter and a Curriculum Vitae and tell us why you're interested in this opportunity. For more information and a Position Description can be accessed byclicking here. Applications close on Tuesday 26th October and interviews will likely be scheduled in the second or third week of November. Auckland Unlimited, a CCO of Auckland Council, is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process. Links & Contact info: Apply Skills:
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