What are the responsibilities and job description for the Art Center Director position at City of Muscatine?
The Muscatine offers an exciting opportunity to lead the Muscatine Art Center as its next director. The responsibilities include planning and directing the activities of the art center, museum, gallery, as well as activities related to art education and various cultural activities. Salary range is $95,077 - $114,109 with an excellent benefits package including IPERS, paid vacation, sick leave, health and dental insurance, life insurance, and 10 paid holiday. Applications will be taken until May 1, 2026
The Muscatine Art Center is a municipally operated cultural institution that serves as a regional hub for art, history, and community engagement. Housed in the historic MusserMcColm home, the Art Center combines a historic house museum, art gallery, and local history museum, offering visitors access to nationally recognized artworks, decorative arts, and artifacts connected to Muscatine's heritage. The Art Center presents a wide range of exhibitions alongside robust programming that includes art classes for all ages, school and youth initiatives, lectures, performances, family festivals, and community events. Strong partnerships with local schools, organizations, and regional artists enhance its role as a vibrant gathering place and creative resource. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the Art Center reflects a commitment to excellence while providing meaningful opportunities for lifelong learning and community connection.
Muscatine, Iowa, is a welcoming community located along the Mississippi River in eastern Iowa, offering a high quality of life with a population of approximately 24,000 residents. The city features a strong local economy, excellent schools, and a range of recreational amenities, including parks, trails, and a scenic riverfront that serves as a focal point for community life. With an active arts and cultural scene, diverse community events, and a commitment to livability, Muscatine provides an appealing balance of small-town character and regional opportunity.
The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Art, Art History, or a related field and at least three (3) years experience in administering art center activities or any combination of skills and experience that bring the following:
Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and ethics of museum and gallery operation and administration.
Considerable knowledge of community needs and interests in relation to art center services and ability to apply these in Center operations.
Considerable technical and artistic ability in a wide range of art media, both applied and conceptual.
Considerable knowledge of the methods and materials utilized in the preparation and construction of exhibits.
Skill in dealing tactfully with patrons and donors of the public art center and in developing and maintaining beneficial relationships with colleagues and other institutions.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with subordinates, City officials, and the public.
The ability to establishand maintaineffective working relationships with the the Muscatine Art Center Friends Board, Muscatine Public Art Advisory Commission, and the Muscatine Art Center Support Foundation Advisory Committee, as well as with the City of Muscatine.
The Muscatine Art Center is a municipally operated cultural institution that serves as a regional hub for art, history, and community engagement. Housed in the historic MusserMcColm home, the Art Center combines a historic house museum, art gallery, and local history museum, offering visitors access to nationally recognized artworks, decorative arts, and artifacts connected to Muscatine's heritage. The Art Center presents a wide range of exhibitions alongside robust programming that includes art classes for all ages, school and youth initiatives, lectures, performances, family festivals, and community events. Strong partnerships with local schools, organizations, and regional artists enhance its role as a vibrant gathering place and creative resource. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the Art Center reflects a commitment to excellence while providing meaningful opportunities for lifelong learning and community connection.
Muscatine, Iowa, is a welcoming community located along the Mississippi River in eastern Iowa, offering a high quality of life with a population of approximately 24,000 residents. The city features a strong local economy, excellent schools, and a range of recreational amenities, including parks, trails, and a scenic riverfront that serves as a focal point for community life. With an active arts and cultural scene, diverse community events, and a commitment to livability, Muscatine provides an appealing balance of small-town character and regional opportunity.
The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Art, Art History, or a related field and at least three (3) years experience in administering art center activities or any combination of skills and experience that bring the following:
Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and ethics of museum and gallery operation and administration.
Considerable knowledge of community needs and interests in relation to art center services and ability to apply these in Center operations.
Considerable technical and artistic ability in a wide range of art media, both applied and conceptual.
Considerable knowledge of the methods and materials utilized in the preparation and construction of exhibits.
Skill in dealing tactfully with patrons and donors of the public art center and in developing and maintaining beneficial relationships with colleagues and other institutions.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with subordinates, City officials, and the public.
The ability to establishand maintaineffective working relationships with the the Muscatine Art Center Friends Board, Muscatine Public Art Advisory Commission, and the Muscatine Art Center Support Foundation Advisory Committee, as well as with the City of Muscatine.
Salary : $95,077 - $114,109