Assistant Curator, Photography & Media Arts

Milwaukee Art Museum; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Milwaukee Art Museum seeks an Assistant Curator to work under the Herzfeld Curator of Photography and Media Arts. The role covers exhibitions, acquisitions, research, and collection care across multiple projects.

The candidate should hold a Master’s or PhD in Art History with 2–3 years of curatorial experience; photography specialization is preferred. Some travel to engage with donors and artists is expected.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Art History required.
• Two to three years’ curatorial and/or collections experience.
• Photography specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate collection care, including cataloging and research; assist with conservation and storage.
• Conceive and execute exhibitions; serve as site curator for touring shows as needed.
• Assist with loan exhibitions from planning to realization.
• Support departmental administration, including correspondence and interns coordination.
• Write proposals and oversee documentation for acquisitions.

Skills

Communication

Independent & collaborative work

Project management

Art history knowledge

Education

Master’s or PhD in Art History

Job description

The Milwaukee Art Museum seeks an Assistant Curator to work under the Herzfeld Curator of Photography and Media Arts. The role covers exhibitions, acquisitions, research, and collection care across multiple projects.

The candidate should hold a Master’s or PhD in Art History with 2–3 years of curatorial experience; photography specialization is preferred. Some travel to engage with donors and artists is expected.