[Discussion] Curator

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JOB- Curator of Mid-Eastern, Asian and Pacific Rim Folk Art Collections

Curator of Mid-Eastern, Asian and Pacific Rim folk art collections.  The 
Museum of International Folk Art in Santa Fe, NM, seeks a creative, 
team-oriented professional to oversee a 10,000 piece collection with 
significant holdings from Japan, China, India, and Turkey.  The curator 
works within the context of a cross-cultural museum to research, 
exhibit, and build its collection.  Qualifications:  Masters degree in 
folklore, Asian studies, Mid-eastern studies, art history or 
anthropology and four years of museum curatorial experience which must 
have included one year as a supervisor.  Knowledge of textiles from 
these geographic areas and foreign language fluency is a plus.  Strong 
communication and leadership skills are essential.  Responsibilities 
include working with designers, collectors, donors, researchers, 
volunteers and members of the community, writing grants, managing 
projects, training docents, assisting with fund-raising, and 
participating in development of exhibit-related programs and publications.

Application forms can be obtained from:

State Personnel Office
2600 Cerrillos Road, PO Box 26127
Santa Fe, NM 87505-0127
Tel: (505) 476-7777
Web: www.state.nm.us/spo/.

Apply by submitting completed application forms and confirmation of 
degree awarded directly to the State Personnel Office beginning on 
Monday, February 16, 2004 and no later than 5 pm on Friday, February 27, 
2004; please reference Position TOOL#: 505-40-08-00-00-00-54; Position 
Title: Curator-A; Location: Santa Fe, when applying.

After submitting the application forms and transcripts to State 
Personnel, send cover letter, c.v. and copy of application to:

Search Committee
MOIFA
PO Box 2087
Santa Fe, NM 87504-2087
Tel: 505-476-1200

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