Job Description

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This incumbent is responsible for planning, creating and implementing exhibitions, programmes, residencies and workshops in conjunction with the Gallery's exhibitions and festivals to develop a wide range of audiences from the young, to interest groups, to wider audiences and more targeted audiences in the community. Sitting within festival teams, and the wider interdisciplinary programmes, you would be in larger conversations on themes and concerns surrounding the Gallery, its collection and the arts, as it bridges ways, via artwork and artists, to converse historical and topical topics.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Work collaboratively with colleagues on developing and implementing programmes for the Gallery.
• Support the working relationship with local and international artists as well as any external stakeholders and programme partners.
• Schedule, facilitate and oversee the coordination of administrative procedures, including budgeting.
• Develop and manage artwork commissioning for site-specific interactive and participatory works for families and children.
• Engage in research on current programming trends and themes and be connected with cross-disciplinary artistic practices in Singapore and Southeast Asia.
• Contributes public programmes for both online and on-site platforms .
• Conduct on-going evaluation of programmes, and analyse surveys from audiences.
• Ensure good administration by submitting observations and analytics in reconciled reports.
• Liaise with operation staff to prepare the venues for programmes, by carrying out tasks such as booking venues, obtaining necessary clearances for the installation and maintenance of site.
• Review and implement the procedures for front-of-house duties, ensuring Safe Management Measures are adhered to based on public health advisories at the time, supervising a team of volunteers and staff involved.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of direct experience in working across a variety of art forms and contexts, with relevant work experience in arts/festival related portfolios.
• A background and passion for a variety of art forms, including visual, new media, performing and interdisciplinary.
• Experience with working and managing artists from across discipline to achieve their potential and project objectives.
• Intellectual rigour, as evidenced in past programmes, matched with a conscientious attitude that sees the candidate follow all tasks through to completion.
• Demonstrably detail-oriented, prioritising accuracy guided by a sense of personal integrity.
• A team player with excellent work ethic who has managed several well-organised projects involving large teams simultaneously.
• Self-directed learner and problem solver who exhibits maturity and presence of mind in remaining productive under deadline pressures.
• Highly proficient in spoken and written English, a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Cultural sensitivity and empathy for diverse communities.
• Availability to work on evenings, weekends and public holidays when set-up for and execution of programmes necessitate it.

About Us:

National Gallery Singapore is a leading visual arts institution which oversees the world's largest public collection of Singapore and Southeast Asian modern art. Situated at the birthplace of modern Singapore, in the heart of the Civic District, the Gallery is housed in two national monuments - City Hall and former Supreme Court - that have been beautifully restored and transformed into this exciting 64,000 square metre venue. Reflecting Singapore's unique heritage and geographical location, the Gallery aims to be a progressive museum that creates dialogues between the art of Singapore, Southeast Asia and the world to foster and inspire a creative and inclusive society. This is reflected in our collaborative research, education, long-term and special exhibitions, and innovative programming. The Gallery also works with international museums such as Centre Pompidou, Musee d'Orsay, Tate Britain, National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo (MOMAT) and National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea (MMCA), to jointly present Southeast Asian art in the global context, positioning Singapore as a key node in the global visual arts scene.

In 2020, the Gallery was the only museum in Southeast Asia that received a ranking in The Art Newspaper's annual global survey of attendance at art museums, taking 20th place. It was the first museum in Asia to receive the Children in Museums Award by the European Museum Academy and Hands On! International Association of Children in Museums in 2018. The Gallery also won the awards for "Best Theme Attraction" at TTG Travel Awards 2017, "Best Attraction Experience", "Breakthrough Contribution to Tourism" and "Best Customer Service (Attractions)" at the prestigious Singapore Tourism Awards in 2016 for its role in adding to the vibrancy of Singapore's tourism landscape.

We offer job opportunities in our dynamic organisation. Working at the Gallery enhances and cultivates your love for the arts, and offers you a chance to be part of the Gallery's vision.

OUR PEOPLE

At National Gallery Singapore, 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.