Director

Director

• Smithsonian National Museum of African Art
• February 13, 2024
• Washington, DC

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ABOUT NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN ART

Founded in 1964, in response to the Civil Rights Movement, the National Museum of African Art (NMAfA) inspires conversations about the beauty, power, and diversity of African arts and cultures worldwide.

It joined the Smithsonian in 1979 and became the National Museum of African Art two years later. A new, primarily underground museum building was completed in 1987.

The Museum is located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., adjacent to other Smithsonian national museums. An outstanding resource for artists and scholars and a leader in representing the diversity of African creativity, NMAfA welcomes individuals of diverse backgrounds, ages, and interests to the Museum, with attendance ranging between 130,000-165,000 annually in recent years (pre-COVID).

Millions more are exposed to and impacted by the arts of Africa through the Museum’s publications, website, social media, educational activities, and public programs.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Director of the National Museum of African Art has responsibility for the overall strategy, direction, development, and management of all museum programs and activities.

They are appointed by the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution and report to the Under Secretary for Museums and Culture.

The Director is also counseled by NMAfA’s Advisory Board. Looking to the future, the next Director will have the opportunity to capture a new and refreshed vision for where the Museum is going, heightening its profile, and deepening its impact on the field.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The salary range for this role is $290,000 - $350,000 with a generous benefits package.

CONTACT

Koya Partners, the executive search firm that specializes in mission-driven search, has been exclusively retained for this engagement with Naree Viner, Chartise Clark, and Stephen Milbauer as the search team.

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All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.

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