The Head Curator leads the artistic vision of the Textile Museum of Canada. With a minimum of five years of professional curatorial experience developing exhibitions in public institutions and an advanced degree in a related field, they will enhance the Museum’s profile in Canada and internationally.
The Head Curator is integral in helping build the Strategic Plan for our future. They will be a researcher, story teller, connector, writer, programmer and mentor with experience working with diverse communities and supporting artists historically underrepresented in the museum sector. They will respond to current issues and plan exhibitions and programs that engage broader interest and repeat visitation and participation.
Reporting to the Director and CEO, they are part of a collaborative leadership team that represents the Museum as ambassadors and advocates. Day to day the Head Curator will manage curatorial and learning staff and contractors, as well as project staff to support artistic efforts and activities related to exhibitions and programs. They will participate in the development and ongoing review of institutional policies pertinent to all aspects of collection and curatorial activities, education programs, and human resources.
We invite all candidates who meet the eligibility criteria to apply, however in keeping with the Museum’s equity goals; we encourage applications from candidates who have lived experience of disability, and/or BIPOC candidates, and/or 2SLGBTQIAP+ candidates. Candidates are encouraged to self-identify.
