Job Description

SINGAPORE ART MUSEUM Singapore Art Museum opened in 1996 as the first art museum in Singapore. Known as SAM, the museum presents contemporary art from a Southeast Asian perspective for artists, art lovers and the art curious. SAMs mandate as a non-profit arts institution is to build one of the world's most important public collections of Southeast Asian contemporary art, to preserve, research, exhibit and connect the art and the artists to the public and future generations through thought-provoking exhibitions and meaningful programmes. SAM is redefining the idea of the museum by presenting art in multiple spaces including Tanjong Pagar Distripark, and two heritage buildings along Bras Basah Road and Queen Street that are slated to re-open by 2026. As Singapores national contemporary art museum, SAM is proud to be the organiser of the Singapore Biennale - a festival that celebrates contemporary art from all over the world across the island-city of Singapore. To find out more, visit www.singaporeartmuseum.sg .

OUR PEOPLE At SAM, we develop cultural leaders who make the world better. Our people are united by a shared belief in the power and necessity of art, and work together to create meaningful experiences for our visitors.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research and contribute to scholarship on present-day contemporary art globally, with a focus on practices in Singapore, Southeast Asia and Asia.
• Develop areas of research specialisation to support institutional policies and goals on exhibition programming, collection development and publications.
• Curate exhibitions and artwork commissions, develop collaborative and cross-disciplinary projects.
• Undertake and develop exhibitions and projects including conceptualisation, negotiations with external institutions and artists, and co-ordination of general exhibition matters.
• Demonstrate thought leadership in the field through sharing of knowledge at conferences, talks and publications.
• Work with other museum colleagues in presenting programmes such as lectures, talks and training sessions, as well as providing content for collaterals such as website and publicity materials.
• Build professional networks with contemporary artists, cultural communities and creative partners.
• Manage, supervise and administer projects, processes and procedures under his/her responsibility.
• Handle ad-hoc assignments as and when required.

• A graduate or post-graduate degree in contemporary art, art history, visual cultures or related fields
• About five years of relevant curatorial experience or scholarship
• Keen interest in and strong knowledge of contemporary art practices in Singapore and Asia
• Excellent research, writing, communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluency in English. Additional language abilities would be ideal
• Motivated and team-oriented
• Good project management and organisational skills
• Attentive to details and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously