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Anchorage Museum Application Essay

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I hope you are doing well. It is with great enthusiasm that I submit my application for the Curator of Contemporary Culture position at the Anchorage Museum. Betany Porter informed me about this new curator position during my residency and I am interested in the opportunity to develop exhibitions and programming for the Anchorage Museum. My main goal as a cultural producer is to create a space which investigates how memory, location and history intersect within society through public and private collections. I also facilitate collaborations with historical societies, grassroots community organizations, and the public to build dynamic and authentic experiences that share the story of a region. The purpose of my investigations is to create a space for inquiry, conversations, and reflection about regional histories as well as contemporary issues for diverse audiences. I believe the best way to facilitate these discussions is to develop opportunities for public interaction, which can take many forms including: • Experimental …show more content…

During my residency experience, I had the opportunity to consult on various projects and observe the administrative structure at the museum. I was impressed with the museum’s culture of cultivating risk-taking projects through team building partnerships that allow the public to engage with history, culture and science in various ways. I would consider it a great opportunity to join your team as the Curator of Contemporary Culture. If you are interested in interviewing me for the position, please feel free to contact me at 312-714-4250. Thank you so much for your consideration to my application and I hope to hear from

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