Assistant Curator, American Art — On-site

Bentonville Institute of Technology; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Art Bridges Foundation in Bentonville, AR seeks an Assistant Curator to support research, development, and stewardship of collection-based sharing projects. You will conduct scholarly work, develop curatorial content, and collaborate with partner museums to advance exhibitions and loans.

The role emphasizes strong research, communication, and project coordination, with opportunities to mentor interns and engage across departments while working on-site in a dynamic cultural institution.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in art history or related field.
• 3–5 years curatorial, exhibition, or research experience.
• Knowledge of American art and curatorial practices.
• Experience developing scholarly content for exhibitions or publications.
• Experience coordinating projects and loans within a museum setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office and collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage placement of works with partner museums.
• Conduct scholarly research to support collection loans and acquisitions.
• Contribute curatorial content to development, interpretation, and exhibitions.
• Maintain accurate curatorial data in collections management systems.
• Present research to museum partners and stakeholders.
• Mentor interns and assist with courier travel as needed.

Skills

3–5 years curatorial experience

Strong communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Collaboration with cross-functional团队

Education

Master's degree in art history or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

SharePoint/Asana familiarity

Job description

Art Bridges Foundation in Bentonville, AR seeks an Assistant Curator to support research, development, and stewardship of collection-based sharing projects. You will conduct scholarly work, develop curatorial content, and collaborate with partner museums to advance exhibitions and loans.

The role emphasizes strong research, communication, and project coordination, with opportunities to mentor interns and engage across departments while working on-site in a dynamic cultural institution.