The Curatorial Assistant maintains communication on behalf of the department with museum staff, donors, artists, and arts professionals and builds and maintains advantageous relations with the local, national, and international art community including artists, collectors, dealers, donors, and staff from other museums. Support the preparation, coordination, and implementation of Painting and Sculpture Accessions Committee meetings, and other events and programs, including but not limited to, generating guest lists, reserving facilities, procuring required equipment, confirming all arrangements, greeting guests on behalf of the department, conducting research on proposed acquisitions, writing defenses, and preparing presentations.