Job Description

About the Asian Civilisations Museum and Peranakan MuseumThe Asian Civilisations Museum is the only museum in the region devoted to exploring the rich artistic heritage of Asia, especially the ancestral cultures of Singaporeans. Opened in 1997 and in its present building by the Singapore River since 2003, the museum traces its roots to the Raffles Museum, founded in the middle of 19th century. ACM focuses on the many historical and artistic connections between the cultures of Asia, and between Asia and the world. Singapore's history as a port city that brought people together from all over the world is used as a means of examining the history of Asia. Objects on display tell stories of the trade and the exchange of ideas that were the result of international commerce, as well as the flow of religions and faith through Asia. Asian Civilisation Museum manages the Peranakan Museum. The Peranakan Museum (TPM) explores the art and culture of Peranakan communities in Southeast Asia, and possesses one of the finest and most comprehensive collections of Peranakan objects. Galleries on three floors illustrate the cultural traditions and distinctive visual arts of Peranakans. This call is for an Assistant Curator position in Chinese art. Curators develop and manage the collections and exhibitions of the museum. They collect, research, interpret, and make the collections accessible to the public through exhibitions and interpretive displays. They undertake project management and administrative functions to ensure smooth running of the Museum to meet the Singapore National Heritage Board's aim of cultivating public awareness of the cultural inheritance of Singaporeans.Responsibilities- Work collaboratively with ACM-TPM curatorial team in conceptualising and developing storylines and themes for permanent galleries and special exhibitions related to Chinese art- Work collaboratively with collection managers, conservators, designers, and related parties to set up and project manage exhibitions- Provide administrative support for curatorial activities and manage curatorial projects, including academic conferences and community consultations- Conceive, develop, and publish exhibition catalogues, scholarly articles, and related works, including via digital formats- Actively collaborate with all museum departments, including education, programming, marketing, and philanthropy- In-depth involvement in acquisition of new artefacts, maintaining relationships with donors, cultivating new patrons, and securing loans of collections and objects from other institutions and private collectors- Foster and maintain good working relationships with existing and potential patrons, trustees, key stakeholders, and museum colleagues across the country and abroad, as well as with the academic community, art dealers, and collectors.Requirements- Background in Chinese art history, applied arts, history, or related social sciences, with preferably at least three years of work experience in a museum and/or related educational/research institution with equivalent focus on Asian art.- Express strong interest and possess specialised knowledge in Chinese art- Excellent research and writing skills in both English and Mandarin Chinese. Proficiency in other languages would be advantageous- Strong organisational, project management, and inter-personal skills, able to work independently and as part of a team
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