Western Museums Association
Contact Name
Dan Yaeger
Phone
6034327929
Email
Job Description
The National Museum of Wildlife Art (NMWA) seeks a Chief Curator of Art to provide artistic vision, intellectual leadership, and strategic direction during an important period of institutional planning and growth. The Chief Curator is a senior member of the leadership team and will play a central role in shaping exhibitions, stewarding the permanent collection, mentoring the curatorial department, and strengthening the Museum’s national reputation.
Founded in 1987, NMWA is located on a dramatic site overlooking the National Elk Refuge, just minutes from Grand Teton National Park and within reach of Yellowstone. The Museum holds a permanent collection of more than 5,000 works spanning 2,500 BCE to the present and presents an active schedule of temporary and permanent collection exhibitions.
The salary range is $115,000–$135,000, commensurate with experience, plus benefits. Apply online
HERE
by February 16, 2026. Nominations welcome.
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Dan Yaeger
Phone
6034327929
Job Description
The National Museum of Wildlife Art (NMWA) seeks a Chief Curator of Art to provide artistic vision, intellectual leadership, and strategic direction during an important period of institutional planning and growth. The Chief Curator is a senior member of the leadership team and will play a central role in shaping exhibitions, stewarding the permanent collection, mentoring the curatorial department, and strengthening the Museum’s national reputation.
Founded in 1987, NMWA is located on a dramatic site overlooking the National Elk Refuge, just minutes from Grand Teton National Park and within reach of Yellowstone. The Museum holds a permanent collection of more than 5,000 works spanning 2,500 BCE to the present and presents an active schedule of temporary and permanent collection exhibitions.
The salary range is $115,000–$135,000, commensurate with experience, plus benefits. Apply online
HERE
by February 16, 2026. Nominations welcome.
#J-18808-Ljbffr