The Caroline and H. McCoy Jones Curator-in-Charge, Costume and Textile Arts oversees a permanent collection of over 13,000 textiles and costumes from traditions around the world. A wide range of techniques is represented, including loom-woven textiles; nonwoven fabrics, such as bark cloth, felt, and knitting; and objects embellished with beading and embroidery. Highlights from the collection include extraordinary Turkmen carpets, rare 12th century through 15th century Central Asian and North Indian silks, the most important group of Anatolian kilims outside Turkey, European tapestries, ecclesiastical textiles, and contemporary Bay Area fiber art. Since the 1930s, the collections have been known for 20th-century couture, particularly from the post-World War II era, with outstanding pieces by Cristóbal Balenciaga, Coco Chanel, Christian Dior, Madame Grés, and Yves Saint Laurent.
With holdings that span nearly three millennia and represent cultures from 125 countries, the textile arts collection enables the Museums to draw connections across cultures and enrich other areas of the permanent collection. The costume and textile arts collections are also represented in temporary exhibitions, featuring the diverse range of these materials, as well as important traveling exhibitions.
The Fine Arts Museums’ costume and textiles collection is showcased through special exhibitions and rotations in the Lonna and Marshall Wais and Diana Dollar Knowles and Gorham B. Knowles costume and textile arts gallery, which is shared with exhibitions from other art departments. The Curator-in-Charge plans and directs the activities of the costume and textiles collection, and plans, assigns, and supervises the activities of curatorial staff in the department.
Benefits: This position includes a full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.
The estimated annual salary range for this position is $130,000-150,000. The final offer amount within this range will be based on experience and internal equity.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
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