2027 Asymmetry Assistant Curator Fellowship

ArtInfoLand; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham Contemporary invites applications for the 2027 Asymmetry Assistant Curator Fellowship, a two-year professional pathway into curatorial practice within the British public institutional sector.

The fellow will participate in exhibitions, commissions, live programmes, research, writing, and editorial projects, developing their own research and curatorial practice while collaborating with Nottingham Contemporary’s curatorial team.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of curatorial experience and a commitment to international contemporary art history.
• Knowledge of and interest in emerging artistic practices.
• A degree in Art History, Cultural Studies, or a relevant contemporary‑art field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience working with living artists, commissioning new work, developing exhibitions or live programmes, and producing editorial content.
• Interest in curating within the British public institutional sector.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal communication, and English-language writing skills.
• Good organisational and attention-to-detail skills.
• Knowledge of a second language is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in exhibitions, commissions, live programmes, research, writing, and editorial projects.
• Develop own research and curatorial practice.
• Work within Nottingham Contemporary’s curatorial team.
• Contribute to institutional projects and audience engagement initiatives.

Education

Art History degree

Cultural Studies degree

Equivalent professional experience

Job description

2027 Asymmetry Assistant Curator Fellowship

Asymmetry is an international platform supporting cultural exchange, research, and professional development through collaborations with museums, universities, artists, curators, and scholars. Its institutional partnerships include Tate Modern, Chisenhale Gallery, SculptureCenter, The Courtauld Institute of Art, and Goldsmiths, University of London.

Nottingham Contemporary is a major contemporary art institution in Nottingham and one of the largest contemporary art centres in the UK. Since opening in 2009, it has presented ambitious exhibitions, commissions, live programmes, and engagement projects, with a particular emphasis on international contemporary art and overlooked histories, geographies, artists, and practices.

Title & Description

2027 Asymmetry Assistant Curator Fellowship — Nottingham Contemporary, Nottingham

The fellowship is designed for an early-career curator seeking to develop practical experience in contemporary curating within the British public institutional sector. The successful fellow will participate in exhibitions, commissions, live programmes, research, writing, and institutional projects while developing their own research and curatorial practice.

Categories

• Visual Art
• Curating
• Contemporary Art
• Art History
• Writing, Research
• Exhibition Development
• Live Art

The opportunity is international and intended for an early-career curator who, to any extent, identifies with Chinese or Sinophone cultures or backgrounds.

• 1–3 years of curatorial experience and a commitment to international contemporary art history.
• Knowledge of and interest in emerging artistic practices.
• A degree in Art History, Cultural Studies, or a relevant contemporary‑art field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience working with living artists, commissioning new work, developing exhibitions or live programmes, and producing editorial content.
• Interest in curating within the British public institutional sector.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal communication, and English-language writing skills.
• Good organisational and attention-to-detail skills.
• Knowledge of a second language is preferred.

Applicants do not need to meet every listed qualification; candidates whose experience substantially matches the fellowship description are encouraged to apply.

Program Benefits & Awards

The fellowship lasts two years and offers:

• Pension and National Insurance contributions.
• Annual leave plus UK bank holidays.
• Visa and legal fee assistance where required.
• Travel and relocation allowance.
• Hands‑on experience within Nottingham Contemporary’s curatorial team.
• Opportunities to contribute to exhibitions, commissions, live programmes, research, writing, and editorial projects.
• Opportunities for independent research and public presentation through Asymmetry.
• Access to Asymmetry’s international network of fellows, scholars, artists, writers, and cultural practitioners.
• Shortlisted Interviews: November 2026, via Zoom
• Selection & Announcement: December 2026
• Fellowship Period: 6 April 2027 – 5 April 2029

Location

Nottingham, United Kingdom

The fellowship is designed as a professional pathway into curatorial practice and combines institutional employment with independent research and professional development. Applicants requiring accessibility support during the recruitment or interview process can request reasonable adjustments from the organisers. Further information is available through the official fellowship page.