Assistant Curator (Visual Art)

Creative Lives in Progress; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 17,000; Full time

Job summary

A cultural organization in Cardiff is seeking an Assistant Curator (Visual Art) to support the Senior Curator in managing exhibitions and engaging the public. This role involves hybrid working, with responsibilities including research and delivery of visual arts programs. Candidates should demonstrate relevant experience in curation. A strong emphasis on promoting diversity and inclusion within the organization is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in visual arts curation and programme delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Curator in researching and delivering exhibitions.
• Contribute to visual arts activities across the venue and externally.
• Collaborate with teams for cohesive communication of the visual programme.

Job description

Overview

Contract: Fixed-term three-year contract, with the possibility of extension (subject to a three-month probationary period).

Deadline: Thursday 23 October, 5pm

Interviews: Monday 17 November

Salary: £27,248 (pro rata) – £16,348.80 actual salary

Hours: 24 hours per week (TOIL). Some weekend and evening work will be necessary.

Location: Candidates will be based in the office at Chapter in Cardiff but will be expected to spend time working outside of the venue. We offer a hybrid model which means that, when possible, you can also work from home.

Purpose of role

The Assistant Curator (Visual Art) will work with the Senior Curator to realise an ambitious programme of visual arts activity in our venue, as well as those produced and presented elsewhere.

They’ll be a key staff member, supporting the Senior Curator in all aspects of the research, preparation, delivery and production of exhibitions and our year-round programme of talks, events and public engagement programmes.

They’ll work closely with other members of the curatorial, engagement and marketing teams to ensure that the visual arts programme is embedded in the wider multi-artform programme and communicated cohesively to audiences.

We’re actively working to increase diversity and inclusion within our organisation and strongly encourage applications from all candidates who meet the requirements of the job description.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Curator in researching, preparing, and delivering exhibitions and the year-round programme of talks, events and public engagement.
• Contribute to the production and realisation of visual arts activities across the venue and externally.
• Collaborate with the curatorial, engagement and marketing teams to ensure cohesive communication of the visual arts programme.

Qualifications and requirements

Note: The original text does not list formal qualifications. The description mentions responsibilities and the scope of the role as above. Applicants should be prepared to demonstrate relevant experience in visual arts curation and programme delivery as part of the interview process.