Opportunity Details
Our client, the Institute for Contemporary Art at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in Richmond, Virginia, is seeking an Executive Director to provide creative vision, leadership, and strategic direction for the institution. The Executive Director will report directly to the Dean of VCUarts and have a secondary reporting relationship to the University Provost. This position may also include a term faculty appointment depending on qualifications and experience, allowing the Executive Director to teach in a discipline aligned with their expertise.
The Executive Director will work closely with the VCUarts dean to articulate an inclusive institutional vision, shape programming, and build active participation and support from the community. They will support the curatorial staff in planning and executing high-quality exhibitions and public programming, while also collaborating with department chairs and faculty to maximize opportunities for integration between VCUarts and the ICA. Building relationships across the university and strengthening the ICAs network will be key responsibilities for the Executive Director in order to engage the entire faculty and student body of VCU.