The Marlene Hess Curator of Painting and Sculpture

The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) seeks a new Curator of contemporary art in the Department of Painting and Sculpture.  MoMA is the repository of the world’s largest and most inclusive collection of modern painting and sculpture, comprising some 4,000 works dating from the late nineteenth century to the present day. Under the leadership of the Chief Curator, the Department produces a rigorous and innovative program of acquisitions, exhibitions, and scholarship.

The Marlene Hess Curator of Painting and Sculpture’s role will include: expanding and deepening the collection through acquisitions; organizing loan exhibitions and collection galleries; authoring exhibition catalogs and other publications; producing significant scholarship in the field of contemporary art; working closely with MoMA Trustees to support the acquisition program; managing and mentoring junior staff; collaborating with colleagues across curatorial departments to think strategically about departmental and institutional goals.

Sarah James and Claire Hennessey are leading this search with Siobhan Hanley.

The Museum of Modern Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply for this position.