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Kunsthalle Basel – Seeking Director

United Kingdom Architecture News - Dec 20, 2013 - 12:10   4651 views

18 December 2013–31 January 2014

The Basler Kunstverein is looking for an innovative individual to run one of the leading international and regional institutes of contemporary art, starting 1 September 2014 or by agreement, as

Director of the Kunsthalle Basel

We expect you to bring the following qualities to this prestigious post:

• Outstanding knowledge of contemporary art
• A keen feel to perceive new developments in contemporary art and the ability to communicate these to a local and international audience through exhibitions, publications and public programmes
• Practical and organizational experience in the exhibition world
• Excellent communication skills

The Basler Kunstverein also prizes an ability to motivate and work smoothly with a team of around 12 people and ensure the excellent organizational running of the Kunsthalle. The post furthermore requires a readiness to play an active role in the regional and Basel art scene.

Please send your application and supporting documentation by post to the President of the Commission of the Basler Kunstverein, Dr Martin Hatebur, Basler Kunstverein, Steinenberg 7, CH-4051 Basel, Switzerland, or by e-mail to: [email protected].

Application deadline: 31 January 2014.

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