[artinfo] De Appel Foundation ñ Centre for Contemporary Art -General Director (m/f)

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De Appel Foundation – Centre for Contemporary Art
will be searching for a new general director as of 1 January 2006

responses must be received before Friday, 16 September 2005

Information concerning the selection committee 
and the appointment procedure can be obtained 
from Eva Brinkman:
T +31 20 6255651
F +31 20 6225215
E ebrinkman at deappel.nl
W <http://www.deappel.nl>http://www.deappel.nl

De Appel Foundation is one of the Netherlands’ 
leading art institutes, dedicated to presenting a 
wide range of projects, installations and 
research from the world of contemporary art. 
Since being founded in 1975, De Appel has built 
up an international reputation in spotting and 
introducing the latest trends in contemporary 
art. It invites the public to engage in 
reflection, confrontation and criticism and 
strives to foster a climate of interest and 
comprehension in their approach to new art forms. 
De Appel also offers young curators the 
opportunity to participate in the annual 
Curatorial Training Programme (CTP). As a lookout 
post for international developments, De Appel 
makes an important contribution to today’s 
discourse on contemporary art and visual culture.

De Appel will be searching for a new general director as of 1 January 2006.

Job description
The board is searching for an enthusiastic 
director who is fully engaged in the art world – 
someone with vision who is prepared to determine 
the artistic profile of De Appel’s exhibition 
policy and to take on responsibility for the 
CTP’s selection and content. The director is also 
responsible for organisational management and 
personnel.

Profile
The director has a clear vision of the content of 
De Appel’s artistic programme and is gifted with 
outstanding analytical, communicative and social 
skills. He/she acts as a source of inspiration 
for artists, personnel, board members and fellow 
professionals. The director is also expected to 
maintain a broad international network and to 
serve as De Appel’s ambassador. The ability to 
communicate fluently in English is essential, and 
a good mastery of other foreign languages will be 
looked upon favourably as a valuable asset.

The director is responsible for embarking upon 
and strengthening De Appel’s prominent position 
at both national and international level. The 
director has the ability to view the 
professionalization of the art sector from a 
strategic vantage point, and has demonstrable 
knowledge and experience in organizational 
management. The director examines the possibility 
of entering into partnerships and alliances that 
could expand De Appel’s level of support from 
society at large as well as broadening its 
financial base. He/she is also a person who shows 
initiative and recognizes the importance of 
appealing to a diverse public.

Conditions of employment
This is a full-time, 5-year position with the 
possibility of reappointment. The salary level 
will be determined by mutual agreement and is 
dependent on the candidate’s demonstrable 
experience.

The board looks forward to receiving applications 
(in the English language, in consideration of the 
international character of the selection 
committee) accompanied by a CV and a statement of 
personal motivation. Candidates are invited to 
present their personal vision and future plans 
for De Appel.

The board would very much appreciate being made 
aware of any candidates who may qualify for this 
function.

Please direct all responses before Friday, 16 September 2005, to:

De Appel Foundation
Prof. Egbert Dommering, board member and chairman of the selection committee
Nieuwe Spiegelstraat 10
1017 DE Amsterdam
The Netherlands

Information concerning the selection committee 
and the appointment procedure can be obtained 
from Eva Brinkman:
T +31 20 6255651
F +31 20 6225215
E ebrinkman at deappel.nl
W <http://www.deappel.nl>http://www.deappel.nl