Call for Curators: Indigenous Instruments Exhibition

2 months ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Music In Africa Foundation Full time

The Music In Africa Foundation (MIAF), a non-profit arts organisation operating in the field of African music, seeks to contract an experienced curator for an indigenous instrument exhibition as part of the Foundation’s Instrument Building and Repair (IBR) project. The IBR project encourages the formalisation and professionalisation of instrument-making and repair in Africa, especially in relation to indigenous African instruments.

**Key responsibilities**
- Play a leading role in the selection of instruments, theme and other related aspects.
- Devise a fitting venue layout plan.
- Source instruments from available partners and suppliers.
- Contribute to the research, development and presentation of the exhibition.
- Manage and handle sensitive artefacts.
- Catalogue exhibition instruments.
- Display objects from the collection in a way that makes them accessible and engaging to the general public.
- Write materials and articles for the museum or gallery website and internal or external publications.
- Assume responsibility for all sourced instruments ensuring their safe transportation to different locations.
- Attend meetings and workshops with the project team and partners.
- Coordinate events and other activities related to the exhibition.
- Perform other related duties.

**Skills and requirements**
- A degree in art history or related studies
- A minimum of seven years’ experience in a similar role.
- Strong experience in the creative/arts sector
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Flexibility and ability to work evenings and weekends as needed to oversee the project
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, French advantageous.

**How to apply**

Applicants are requested to submit the following (mandatory):

- An up-to-date CV
- A cover letter detailing and illustrating your experience.
- Proof of similar curatorial projects completed successfully in the past.
- At least three references.
- An indication of financial expectations.

**Job Type**: Temporary

Application Deadline: 2024/09/30



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