Arts & Culture Curator
Arts & Culture Curator
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Job Summary: The Arts & Culture Curator is accountable for programming the guest artist season. The work involves designing, selecting, and contracting with artists to ensure that Arts & Culture fulfills its mission and achieves its goals in programming, education, and community involvement.
Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
- Dedication to the mission and values of Lancaster Bible College.
- The desire to grow, develop, and mature, both spiritually and professionally.
- The ability to create and maintain a Christian professional atmosphere in all internal and external relationships.
- A spirit of cooperation and willingness to serve others.
- A professional appearance.
- A bachelor’s degree, preferably in an arts-related field of study
- 2-4 years of successful performing arts programming experience or 5+ years of experience as a curator, performing artist, administrator, and/or a combination of the three.
- Experience in developing and implementing imaginative programming ideas and a willingness to explore a variety of directions to create a diverse repertoire.
- A demonstrated ability to communicate responsively, and to develop and maintain positive, productive working relationships with staff, artists, donors, concertgoers, and volunteers.
- Strong writing skills for grant proposals, publicity materials in a variety of media, and donor/audience development.
- The ability to multi-task and manage firm deadlines.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Conceive, research, and identify artists within the mission and budget to create a compelling season.
- Communicate effectively with artists/agents to ensure that performance standards for excellence are met.
- Oversee travel, hospitality, and production logistics for artists in conjunction with vendors (tech, stage manager, catering, hotels, etc.).
- Incorporate educational programs and master classes with the Music, Worship & Performing Arts department in line with the college and department mission.
- Provide timely written information for grants, marketing, and program notes.
- Be a significant onsite presence at Arts & Culture performances in service of artistic, audience, and donor cultivation, and take a leadership role in cultivating donors and new audiences.
- Maintain a visible and active role in Central PA’s artistic community as a face of Lancaster Bible College, including communicating when applicable with the media, while helping develop the image of LBC Arts & Culture within the Central PA area; network with professional performing artist colleagues and agents.
- Donor relations: participate in the overall cultivation of annual fund donors; interface with donors and patrons over the phone, email, and events.
- Assist with organizational strategic planning and growth, including long-range artistic programming.
- Attend meetings with the Events Department and other college constituencies.
- Provide support for special events as needed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level -
Employment type
Contract -
Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology -
Industries
Higher Education
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