Senior Curator - Contemporary Art
Core
Lead contemporary art initiatives including exhibition development, collection management, and public programming for a renowned arts institution.
Role type
Senior Curator (Contemporary Art)
Builds
Physical exhibitions, curated collections, and public educational programs
Domain
Arts & Entertainment / Contemporary Art
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Curatorial strategy, exhibition management, collection conservation, art history research, scholarly writing, donor relations, budget management, public speaking
Preferred skills
Network within the art world, knowledge of other languages
Technologies
Collections management software
Responsibilities
Develop curatorial strategies for exhibitions and collections; Research and propose acquisitions of significant artworks; Organize exhibitions from concept to installation; Write scholarly texts for catalogues and wall texts; Manage collection care and conservation; Develop public programs like artist talks and tours; Cultivate relationships with donors and stakeholders; Oversee exhibition budgets; Mentor junior staff; Represent the institution at conferences and art fairs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC