Curator

Scottish Contemporary Art Network; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Aviva workplace pension with 4% oferml

Flexible working

Employee Assistance Programme

Development opportunities

Job summary

The Common Guild in Glasgow is seeking a Curator to shape and deliver a dynamic contemporary art programme, support artists and audiences, and contribute to the organisation’s future direction. Working closely with the Director and team, you will develop exhibitions, projects and events, balancing artistic ambition with practical delivery and ensuring welcoming, thoughtful experiences for visitors.

Permanent contract, 28 hours per week, with occasional evenings and weekends as programme delivery

Qualifications

• Curatorial thinking and exhibition making experience.
• Ability to work with artists and audiences.
• Project management and budget awareness.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver The Common Guild’s programme of contemporary art exhibitions, projects and events.
• Support artists to realise ambitious work and create welcoming experiences for audiences.

Job description

We are looking for a Curator who will ill play a key role in shaping and delivering our ambitious programme, supporting artists and audiences, and contributing to The Common Guild’s future direction and cultural impact.

This is an exceptional opportunity to be a part of one of Scotland’s most respected contemporary visual arts organisations at a significant moment in its development, in its 20th anniversary year. Building on The Common Guild’s reputation for artistic integrity, excellence and innovation, the Curator will play a key role in shaping and delivering an ambitious programme, supporting artists and audiences, and contributing to the organisation’s future direction and cultural impact.

About the Role /

The Curator will work closely with the Director and the wider team to shape and deliver The Common Guild’s programme of contemporary art exhibitions, projects and events. Combining curatorial thinking with a passion for exhibition making and practical delivery, the role will support artists to realise ambitious work and contribute to the creation of thoughtful, welcoming experiences for audiences.

This is an exciting and varied role for an experienced Curator who brings knowledge of contemporary art practice, artistic curiosity, sound judgement and a practical approach. The Curator will balance care for artists and colleagues with budgets, schedules and the decision-making required to deliver a high-quality public programme.

Terms and Benefits /

• Hours: 28 hours per week. Typical working hours are 10am-6pm, excluding a one-hour unpaid lunch break. The role includes occasional evening and weekend work connected with programme delivery.
• Contract: Permanent
• Location: 5 Florence Street, Glasgow, G5 0YX
• Holiday: 20 days plus 10 public holidays, per year, pro rata
• Pension: Aviva workplace pension with a 4% employer contribution
• Flexible working: TCG supports flexible working and this role may include the option to work from home occasionally
• Staff support: Access to an online Employee Assistance Programme through PAM Wellness
• Development: Support for relevant training and professional development