Arts ed position open in Sumter

Director of Art Education at
Sumter County Gallery of Art

Deadline to apply: n/a

Update 31 Oct. 2019, 11:25: This position is filled.

The director of art education at the Sumter County Gallery of Art (SCGA) manages the Art Education Program.

He/She is responsible for the overall curriculum development, coordination and operation of the Gallery’s educational programs, which includes gallery based programs and art classes, and off-site, community–based art education programs and partnerships. The position requires a high level of professionalism, commitment to quality programming and excellent service, connecting with families and children, artist communities, education communities, community organizations, and the community at-large.

The successful candidate should be a highly creative thinker with the ability to develop an art education based and fun curriculum that utilizes a variety of media. Shall possess knowledge of modern and contemporary art and artistic practices, including socially engaged and culturally diverse art; commitment to community engagement; research, budgeting, personnel management skills.

A bachelor’s degree is required, and a master’s degree preferred in Art Education, Studio Art or related field OR a minimum 2 years experience in art education at the classroom, museum or arts organization level is preferred. The position involves some weekend and evening work.