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GAMeC Bergamo opens director search after 17 years under Di Pietrantonio

institutional · 2026-05-05

After 17 years under Giacinto Di Pietrantonio, the GAMeC in Bergamo is seeking a new director for the 2018-2020 term via an open call starting December 15. Di Pietrantonio, who will also apply, stated the decision was mutual and not due to conflict. The position offers €55,000 gross annually for a part-time, three-year contract. Candidates must have proven experience in museum direction or curatorship. The selection committee includes Gabriella Belli (Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia), Iwona Blazwick (Whitechapel Gallery, London), and Cristian Valsecchi (Fondazione Torino Musei, AMACI). Applications are due by February 15, 2017.

Key facts

  • GAMeC Bergamo is opening a director search after 17 years of leadership by Giacinto Di Pietrantonio.
  • The call for applications opens December 15, 2016.
  • The director term is 2018-2020.
  • The position offers €55,000 gross annually for a part-time contract (minimum three days per week).
  • Di Pietrantonio will be a candidate and says the decision was mutual.
  • The selection committee comprises Gabriella Belli, Iwona Blazwick, and Cristian Valsecchi.
  • Application deadline is February 15, 2017.
  • GAMeC is an association-run museum, not a foundation, so a public call is not statutorily required.

Entities

Artists

  • Giacinto Di Pietrantonio

Institutions

  • GAMeC
  • Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia
  • Whitechapel Gallery
  • Fondazione Torino Musei
  • AMACI
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Bergamo
  • Italy
  • Venice
  • London
  • Turin

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