Transcript Description of the position of curator of the HISK

Hoger Instituut
voor Schone Kunsten
Higher Institute
for Fine Arts
Charles de Kerchovelaan 187a
Charles de Kerchovelaan 187a
Diploma requirements
9000 Gent
The curator has an academic degree (University or College) and at least 5 years
Belgium
of relevant experience in the world of art
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Expertise
www.hisk.edu
Has in-depth knowledge of contemporary visual art and the art world and a
Description of the position of curator of the HISK
practical international horizon
Has a broad interest in the socio-cultural domain that can serve as a basis from
which a program for the candidate-laureates can be developed
Has experience in the various aspects of exhibiting
The curator will be active in an international environment; good knowledge of
English is therefore required. Understanding of other languages is also
recommended
Abilities and acquired skills
The required skill set includes:
Organization
Communication
Inspirational coaching of artistic development
Concept development
Working in team
Project-oriented work, budget and appointment management
Systematically structured network development for the positioning of the HISK
within the international art world
Tasks
The curator will:
Develop a relevant artistic program
Contribute in an inspiring manner to the outlining and content-shaping of the
guest lecturers program (visual artists, curators, theorists, art critics, ...) in
the context of the overall operation of the HISK. This includes the selection,
invitation, and presentation of guest lecturers, the organizing of debates and
responsibilities with regard to final reporting
Provide individual guidance and support to the candidate-laureates in their artistic
process
Position the HISK within the particularly international networks of the art world
Time frame
The start of the assignment coincides with the start of the next academic year
(January 2017). The position has a maximum of 800 annual hours on a freelance
basis for a maximum duration of 2 years
Applications
CV and cover letter must be sent by registered letter no later than
15 December 2016 to the attention of Willem Elias, Chairman,
Hoger Instituut voor Schone Kunsten (Higher Institute of Fine Arts),
Charles de Kerchovelaan 187A, 9000 Gent, Belgium