Curator, The Tobin Collection of Theatre Arts
$75,000- $80,000
CURATOR, THE TOBIN COLLECTION OF THEATRE ARTS
The McNay Art Museum, located in San Antonio, Texas, is seeking a Curator for our renowned Tobin Collection of Theatre Arts. This position collects and presents the theater arts collections and makes them available through exhibitions, publications, and programs. Requirements include a minimum of five years curatorial experience; excellent writing and speaking ability; and a master’s degree in art history, museum studies, theater history, performance studies, or drama. For a detailed description, visit www.mcnayart.org .
TOBIN COLLECTION OF THEATRE ARTS
The Tobin Collection presents theatrical excellence from the past 500 years through artworks, designs, maquettes, and rare books. The collection celebrates the work of theatre artists as fine artists. Designs and artworks from throughout the centuries comprise the collection, including works from Renaissance Italy to 19th century opera to contemporary Broadway. The Collection allows the ephemeral works on the stage to linger and have new life.
ORGANIZATION
Founded in 1954, the McNay engages a diverse community in the discovery and enjoyment of the visual arts. Throughout its 70-year history, the McNay has brought the best of modern and contemporary art to San Antonio. Visitors enjoy works by modern masters ranging from Van Gogh and Picasso to Edward Hopper and Georgia O’Keeffe. The sprawling grounds include sculptures by Alice Aycock, Robert Indiana, and others.
Built in the late 1920s by Marion Koogler McNay, the residence was Texas’ first modern art museum, opening in 1954. Since the original bequest of 700 artworks, a house, 25 acres, and an endowment, the McNay has broadened programs, grown its collection, and expanded spaces. The collection contains over 22,000 works, including European and American art; one of the finest collections of prints and drawings in the Southwest; and the Tobin Collection. In 2008, the McNay opened the 45,000-square-foot Center for Exhibitions for special exhibitions.
The Museum annually organizes 10–12 exhibitions including two to three banner exhibitions. The Museum welcomes about 150,000 visitors annually, hosts approximately 500 programs, and has a docent program that engages over 12,000 participants in tours.
COMMUNITY
San Antonio is the seventh largest city in the U.S., with one of the fastest-growing local economies. San Antonio boasts a rich, diverse culture that demographically represents the future of the US, and a diverse community and world-class offerings that make it a great place to live. The current metro area population is 2.6 million. With a population that is nearly two-thirds Hispanic, it is the largest majority-Hispanic city in the U.S. San Antonio offers the vibrancy of a big city and the intimacy of a small town. Designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site and a Creative City of Gastronomy, San Antonio hosts more than 39 million visitors a year. It is also the most affordable big city in Texas.
Benefits Summary
The McNay offers a generous benefits package including:
• medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution included
• generous paid vacation, sick leave and holiday pay
• attractive retirement plan including a 6% contribution match of gross salary with no enrollment waiting period
• wellness incentive with a discounted rate for gym membership