Open call for Director

Starting February 1, 2026, the Board of the Museo d’arte della Svizzera italiana is seeking to appoint a Director. Joint applications in job-sharing are also welcomed

MASI Lugano is a Swiss art museum estabilshed in 2015 showcasing a rich program of temporary shows and its own collection across two locations.

Location: Lugano, Switzerland

Requirements
–academic background: MA or higher
–several years of experience at the helm of a national or international art museum
–proficiency in Italian, at least one other official Swiss language and English
–understanding of the relevant cultural and museum system and a solid network of contacts, both nationally and internationally
–proven knowledge of Italian art and culture
–leadership skills and the ability to motivate and capitalize on the skills and knowledge of employees to grow the institution, respecting their individual qualities and guaranteeing gender equality
–ability to organize and manage MASI effectively and sustainably within its financial and human resources, as well as assigned performance mandates
–strong sensitivity towards social and environmental sustainability
–proven experience in developing international exhibitions and cultural initiatives
–proven managerial and leadership skills, including various forms of fundraising
–ability to communicate the museum’s activities effectively and interact engagingly with the media and the public, as well as the audiences in question personality capable of effectively communicating museum activities and engaging with media, the public and relevant communities

The Museo d’arte della Svizzera italiana (MASI Lugano) was established in 2015 through the merger of two historic museums: the Museo Cantonale d’Arte and the Museo d’Arte della Città di Lugano. Benefitting from its strategic location at a cultural crossroad, MASI Lugano has rapidly become one of the country’s most popular art museums.

MASI presents a rich program of temporary shows and frequently changing exhibitions devoted to the works in its collection across its two locations: Palazzo Reali and the LAC cultural centre. Its artistic scope is expanded by its partnership with the Collezione Giancarlo e Danna Olgiati –part of MASI’s circuit – which is entirely dedicated to modern and contemporary art.

Applications, along with the required documents must be submitted by Wednesday, September 18, 2024.

For further details please visit our website.