Visual and Performing Arts Coordinator
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- Jun 23, 2025 Post Date
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- 25003902 Requisition #
Project Art at University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a creative and dynamic individual to serve as the Visual and Performing Arts Coordinator. Public engagement through temporary art exhibitions and performing arts events plays a significant role in supporting wellness and the overall experiences of patients and visitors at UI Health Care as well as the faculty and staff who work here.
Position Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
o Partner with curriculum leadership at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine to integrate temporary exhibitions into the medical student experience.
- Coordinate and execute the UI Health Care Performing Arts Program by managing a minimum of 15 musical performances annually across hospital’s facilities: identify and schedule performing artists, track internal committee budgets and donation accounts earmarked for performing arts programming, complete marketing materials, act as on-site liaison during performances, and identify collaborative opportunities with artists and the larger campus community.
o Partner with UI Health Care Week committee and UI Health Care Holiday committee for seasonal musical performances.
o Partner with Hancher Auditorium, the University of Iowa School of Music, West Music, and the Richard E. Kerber Endowment for collaborative musical performances by national and international artists.
- Develop content for and manage Project Art’s website and social media platforms.
- Assist with artwork installation for all UI Health Care Capital Management construction and renovation projects as well as individual departmental artwork requests.
- Research, write, design, and produce informative educational panels for the “Art Notes” program across hospital facilities and prepare public educational resource documents.
Key Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Education and Exhibition/Outreach
- Scholarship and Research
- Program Development and Administration
- Communication and External Relations
- Loans and Acquisitions
- Inventory, Cataloging, and Database Management
- Maintain and Preserve Collection/Exhibit
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
- B.A. in Art, Art History, Museum Studies, or a related field
- 1 to 2 years of art installation experience in an art gallery, museum, or similar setting
- 1 to 2 years of experience organizing public events
- Strong organization, written, and verbal communication skills
- Proficient with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and/or InDesign
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience with power tools and artwork installation methodologies
- Ability to work in a team environment and independently
Desired Qualifications
- M.F.A. or M.A. in Studio Art, Art History, Museum Studies, or a related field
- Knowledge of the local and regional art scene
- Knowledge of contemporary art, art practices, and terminology
Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume (under submission relevant materials). Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. Please contact joseph-beebe@uiowa.edu with questions.
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
