Assistant Curator, Contemporary Drawings & Prints

MoMA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

MoMA in New York seeks an Assistant Curator of Contemporary Drawings and Prints to shape curatorial vision for a major paper-based collection. You will work under the Robert Lehman Foundation Chief Curator, contributing to exhibitions, acquisitions, research, and publications with a global perspective on printmaking and drawing.

The role emphasizes contemporary practice, collaboration across departments, and engagement with artists and estates, with on-site work five days a week during the

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in art history, focused on late 20th/21st century.
• Four or more years of relevant curatorial experience in a museum.
• Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary works on paper.
• Strong research and writing skills for scholarly publications.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Willingness to travel; on-site presence five days per week initially.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior curators with exhibition development, planning, and timelines.
• Conduct collection and exhibition support work for works on paper.
• Perform original scholarly writing for catalogues, wall texts, and didactics.
• Care for the collection and loans, coordinating with conservation and registration.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external institutions.
• Engage with trustees, donors, and audiences through programs and tours.
• Serve as liaison to multiple Museum departments and manage projects.

Skills

Four+ years curatorial experience

Strong research skills

Excellent writing skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Master’s degree or higher in art history

Job description

MoMA in New York seeks an Assistant Curator of Contemporary Drawings and Prints to shape curatorial vision for a major paper-based collection. You will work under the Robert Lehman Foundation Chief Curator, contributing to exhibitions, acquisitions, research, and publications with a global perspective on printmaking and drawing.

The role emphasizes contemporary practice, collaboration across departments, and engagement with artists and estates, with on-site work five days a week during the