Organizer Information
The Rebecca Horn Moontower Foundation is a non-profit foundation established by the acclaimed German artist Rebecca Horn (1944–2024). The foundation oversees her artistic estate, preserves and researches her work, and is committed to exhibiting it internationally. A core mission includes supporting emerging artists and fostering artistic exploration, rooted in Rebecca Horn’s interdisciplinary and experimental legacy.
The recruitment process is managed in partnership with KULTUREXPERTEN Dr. Scheytt GmbH, a specialist cultural sector recruiter with decades of experience placing candidates in
leadership and professional roles across art institutions.
Title & Description
Direktion (m/w/d) — Rebecca Horn Moontower Foundation
A strategic leadership role at the helm of a foundation dedicated to maintaining and advancing the artistic legacy of Rebecca Horn. The
Director will steward the institution’s programs, manage the estate and archive, cultivate institutional partnerships, and shape a forward-looking vision while upholding the foundation’s mission of artistic preservation and promotion.
The Role Overview
- Position: Director (General Manager / CEO-level)
- Contract Type: Likely full-time leadership appointment (precise contract details not specified)
- Reporting To: Board/Trustees of the Foundation
- Leadership Scope: Institutional strategy, operations, team and resource management, external representation
- Curatorial/Program Oversight: Includes influence on exhibitions, publications, and artist support initiatives
- Estimated Salary: (Not officially stated on Kulturkarriere, but external listing suggests a comparable leadership role may be ~€90,000 p.a.; unofficial reference)
Position & Tasks
- Lead and manage all operational activities of the foundation.
- Oversee preservation, research, and dissemination of Rebecca Horn’s artistic estate and archival materials.
- Support and evaluate exhibition concepts, publications, and loan requests.
- Develop and maintain institutional partnerships with museums, galleries, and cultural stakeholders.
- Provide strategic direction, fostering innovation and visibility for the foundation’s programs.
- Manage staff, facilities, budgets, and long-term project planning.
Categories
This is a leadership role in the cultural/arts sector with focal links to:
- Visual Art & Artistic Estate Management
- Institutional Leadership & Cultural Strategy
- Curatorial and Archival Practice
- International Art Promotion and Program Development
Eligibility
- Open to international candidates with relevant leadership, strategic, or curatorial experience.
- Senior professional profile with demonstrated management ability in cultural institutions.
- Background in arts administration, art history, museum leadership, or related fields is strongly advantageous.
- No explicit nationality or age restriction listed.
Program Benefits
- Leadership and creative influence over a globally recognized artistic legacy.
- Opportunity to enhance international visibility of the foundation’s work.
- Strategic autonomy in shaping programs, exhibitions, publications, and partnerships.
- Professional expansion through institutional networks.
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
Applicants should prepare:
- CV / Professional résumé
- Motivation/vision statement outlining leadership approach
- Salary expectations and earliest possible start date
- Packaged in a PDF (max 10 MB), labeled: KEX_3450_YourLastName_Bewerbung
Additional documents (exhibition case studies, strategic vision essays, references) may be recommended to strengthen candidacy.
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 08 March 2026
- Notification/Interview Timeline: Not specified (likely post-deadline)
- Appointment Start: Dependent on contract negotiation
Location
Bad König, Germany
Additional Details
- The foundation emphasizes diversity and inclusion; applications from candidates of all backgrounds are welcome.
- The Director plays a critical role in shaping future-oriented strategies that honor Rebecca Horn’s interdisciplinary artistic legacy while increasing institutional impact.
