Curator

Riverside Art Museum (RAM) inclusive of 

The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture (The Cheech)

Our mission is to uplift diverse artistic and cultural voices, cultivate inclusive exhibitions, collections and educational programming, engage in transformative conversations, and foster strong community connections.

JOB SUMMARY:

In accordance with the museum’s strategic plan, The Cheech Curator will organize exhibitions and related programming, research and recommend collection acquisitions, and amplify the museum’s collection. To enhance our operations The Cheech Curator will foster relationships with community, cultural and educational institutions, artists, collectors, funders, and others.

• Leadership and Operational Management     

  The Cheech Curator is responsible for the artistic and intellectual oversight of the museum's collection and for developing and managing exhibitions that align with the institution's mission and vision. This role involves leadership of the center’s exhibition/collection care team, and collaboration with various departments to ensure the preservation, presentation, programming, funding, and promotion of exhibitions, collections, and catalogs, including The Cheech Center Collection / Cheech Marin Collection of Chicano Art.

   

• Financial Management and Fund Development                         

  The Cheech Curator will contribute to the development and management of exhibition budgets, explore funding opportunities, and assist in writing proposals for grants and sponsorship. 

   

• Relationship Building & Communications      

  The Cheech Curator will cultivate and maintain relationships including artists, collectors, funders, arts and culture organizations, museum professionals, educational institutions, and community partners. Collaborate with artists, guest curators, collectors, designers, contractors and RAM colleagues, including education, development, marketing, interpretation, guest experience, and finance departments. 

CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research feasibility, propose, and present exhibitions annually furthering the institution’s strategic plan and exhibition program goals;
• Research and curate works of the unparalleled Cheech Marin Collection of the Riverside Art Museum for premier annual exhibitions;
• In community, develop and present Community Gallery shows highlighting artists and issues of the Inland Empire region;
• Manage production of a Cheech Collection catalogue celebrating The Cheech’s 5th anniversary in June 2027;
• Research and recommend collection acquisitions, working with Cheech Marin, RAM colleagues and Collections and Acquisitions Committee;
• Oversee the care, preservation, and documentation of existing collections;
• Work with the Registrar for all incoming/outgoing loans, deeds of gifts, and acquisitions;
• Collaborate with the Exhibition / Art Preparation team over aspects of packing, shipping, installation and deinstallation;
• Collaborate with RAM colleagues to produce programming and interpretive materials that furthers exhibition themes;
• Participate in various committees, and attend meetings as needed including convenings of The Cheech National Advisory Committee;
• Provide quarterly exhibition updates for the RAM Board of Trustees;
• Collaborate with Director of Philanthropy in development of the exhibition fundraising strategy
• Consult on creation of exhibition marketing materials
• Manage contracts and invoices from artists, guest curators, designers and others for payment and management of services rendered
• Represent the museum at public events, community meetings, interactions with RAM partners, and at scheduled media happenings
• Nurture a culture of safety, security, inclusion and belonging

• Other duties as assigned

   

   

   

  QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in fine arts, art history, or other related field
• Expertise in US Chicanx and Latinx art
• Demonstrated ability to engage diverse audiences and tell compelling stories through art
• Proven experience in curating exhibitions and managing collections
• Flexibility for occasional travel, evening, and weekend work
• Understanding of museum operations
• Successful background check

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Free health care for the employee

2 weeks paid vacation time per year

Employer matching for simple IRA

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

RAM is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Interested candidates should submit a single attachment that includes a resume and/or cover letter to careers@riversideartmuseum.org The subject of your email should be: Position Name/Your Name. Thank you in advance for your interest in the Riverside Art Museum. Due to the volume of applicants, only candidates invited to interview will be contacted. Position is open until it is filled.