Assistant Curator (Visual Art)

Creative Cardiff; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A cultural arts organization in Cardiff seeks an Assistant Curator (Visual Art) to support the Senior Curator in developing and executing a vibrant visual arts programme. The role involves collaborating closely with various teams to deliver exhibitions, public engagement programmes, and ensuring the programme is communicated effectively to audiences. The position offers a fixed-term contract, with a hybrid work model available.

Qualifications

• Experience in curatorial practices or visual arts programming.
• Strong communication skills to engage diverse audiences.
• Ability to collaborate with various teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Curator in creating an ambitious visual arts programme.
• Prepare and deliver exhibitions and events.
• Ensure cohesive communication of the programme to audiences.

Job description

Contract details

• 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: Based in the office at Chapter in Cardiff with time spent working outside the venue. Hybrid model available; when possible, you can 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.

How to apply

There are three ways you can apply. Email [e-mail] with one of the following:

• A completed application form, which can be downloaded below
• A video of no more than 5 minutes (we suggest uploading via WeTransfer)
• An audio file of no more than 5 minutes (we suggest uploading via WeTransfer)

We’d also appreciate it if you could complete an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form. The information on the monitoring form is anonymous and is collated by staff unconnected with the recruitment selection.