Director Opportunity at Bergen Kunsthall
About the Position
Bergen Kunsthall seeks an engaged, unifying, and visionary director. The goal is to strengthen the institution’s position as a leading contemporary art venue locally, nationally, and internationally. The director will foster a collaborative culture and a positive working environment through effective leadership. The role involves setting the direction and implementing a strategy to enhance Bergen Kunsthall’s status as a cultural and artistic center in the city and an international player in contemporary art.
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership: Foster a collaborative culture and positive working environment.
- Strategy: Develop and implement a clear strategy to enhance Bergen Kunsthall’s status.
- Audience Development: Innovate visitor experiences reflecting society’s diversity.
- Networking: Build and maintain relationships in contemporary art locally and internationally.
- Curatorial Work: Demonstrate strong leadership and documented curatorial experience.
- Finance: Understand finance basics and secure funding from private and public sources.
- Team Management: Lead a competent, interdisciplinary, and creative staff.
- Communication: Represent Bergen Kunsthall effectively in Scandinavian and English languages.
Qualifications
- Proven leadership skills and curatorial experience.
- Experience in strategy and organizational development.
- Basic understanding of finance and funding acquisition.
- Motivation to represent and present Bergen Kunsthall.
- Interest in learning Scandinavian languages.
Terms and Application
- Position: Fixed-term for 5 years.
- Contact: Matae representatives Hege Rødland (+47 916 17 560), Maria Gunnarsen (+47 959 09 932), or Elizabeth Bovoli (+47 930 21 454).
- Application Deadline: May 26, 2024, via matae.no.
Bergen Kunsthall values workplace diversity and welcomes applicants of different ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, religions, and ethnic backgrounds.
About Bergen Kunsthall
Bergen Kunsthall is a center for contemporary art, presenting exhibitions and events featuring international and Norwegian artists. The institution takes a global, interdisciplinary, and diverse approach, exploring issues shaping society. Hosting seven exhibitions and 170 events annually, Bergen Kunsthall has a staff of 35 and was established in 1838. Located in Bergen city center, it has been in its own building since 1935.
