Curator, Contemporary Visual Arts & Residency Programs

Fast Forward Photography; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Aspex Gallery in Portsmouth seeks a full-time, experienced Curator to shape its contemporary visual arts programme. You will lead exhibitions, artist residencies, and artist support initiatives, working with artists, communities and partners to create ambitious, engaging and inclusive projects.

The role includes developing and delivering Aspex's seasonal programme, overseeing the curatorial process from researching artists to delivery, fundraising and evaluation, and managing the Crafts &

Qualifications

• Seasoned curator with experience delivering visual arts programmes.
• Ability to lead exhibitions, residencies and artist-support initiatives.
• Collaborative approach with artists, communities and funders.

Responsibilities

• Curate exhibitions, commissions and creative projects.
• Develop artist support and residency programmes.
• Lead on audience development and public programmes.

Skills

Curatorial expertise

Exhibition planning

Audience development

Fundraising

Community engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Visual Arts/Curatorial Studies

Job description

Aspex Gallery in Portsmouth seeks a full-time, experienced Curator to shape its contemporary visual arts programme. You will lead exhibitions, artist residencies, and artist support initiatives, working with artists, communities and partners to create ambitious, engaging and inclusive projects.

The role includes developing and delivering Aspex's seasonal programme, overseeing the curatorial process from researching artists to delivery, fundraising and evaluation, and managing the Crafts &