Collection Manager
Would you like to be at the heart of developing a significant institutional collection of modern and contemporary art and take part in its growth, stewardship, and presentation in the Czech Republic and internationally? Join Kunsthalle Praha.
ABOUT THE KUNSTHALLE PRAHA COLLECTION
The Kunsthalle Praha Collection is an institutional collection of modern and contemporary art with a focus on Central Europe in an international context. It is developed through research, acquisitions, partnerships, and long-term loans, and maps selected artistic movements of the 20th and 21st centuries. Among other holdings, the KP Collection administers the permanently loaned collection of the PPF Foundation. Although it is not permanently on display, the KP Collection forms an integral part of Kunsthalle Praha as an exhibition institution and serves as a key resource for research, exhibitions, and public programmes.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Collection Manager, reporting directly to the Director of Kunsthalle Praha, is responsible for the comprehensive care, development, management, and presentation of the collection. The role includes leading the collections department and working closely with the Kunsthalle Praha team as well as external partners.
YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Collection development
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Initiating and leading acquisitions (and deaccessions) in cooperation with the Collection Curator
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Identifying and negotiating long-term loans of works for the KP Collection
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Building and developing relationships with lenders, collectors, and institutions
Collection management and operations
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Managing the collections department team
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Ensuring inventory control, documentation, and digitisation of the collection
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Overseeing storage facilities, security, conservation, and restoration of artworks
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Managing IT systems for collection management
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Coordinating short-term and long-term loans
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Preparing reports and materials for KP management
Research and interpretation
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Leading the process of setting research priorities for the collection
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Coordinating research activities within the team and with external specialists
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Interpreting the collection: overseeing the preparation of texts and publications based on the collection and individual works
Collection presentation
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Developing and updating the online presentation of the collection
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Collaborating on exhibitions and public programmes
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Managing the process of lending works for exhibitions in the Czech Republic and abroad
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Providing expert information to the public
REQUIREMENTS
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University degree in art history, arts management, or equivalent professional experience
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Professional specialisation (ideally in contemporary art)
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Excellent knowledge of art collection management, administration, and IT systems
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Familiarity with the art market and ethics of collection-building
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Ability to professionally interpret artworks
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Excellent command of Czech and English (additional languages an advantage)
WE ARE LOOKING FOR A PERSON WHO
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Has strong organisational and managerial skills
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Is able to work independently as well as in a team
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Communicates with ease across professional and cultural environments
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Is structured, precise, and reliable
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Shares the values of Kunsthalle Praha and has genuine enthusiasm for art
WE OFFER
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A key expert and managerial role in a respected international institution
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The opportunity to actively shape the collection and its presentation
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An inspiring working environment in the centre of Prague
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Collaboration with Czech and international experts
