Contemporary Drawings & Prints Curator — Exhibitions

The Museum of Modern Art; New York (NY); On-site; USD 91,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

The Museum of Modern Art in New York, NY invites applications for the Assistant Curator of Contemporary Drawings and Prints. The role supports the Drawings and Prints Department in exhibitions, acquisitions, research, and publications, with a focus on contemporary and emerging practices.

You will collaborate with curators, conservators, educators, and external partners, contribute to scholarly publications, oversee study-center activities, and help broaden access to the collection through

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in art history.
• Demonstrated interest in contemporary practice and global art contexts.
• Strong research and writing skills suitable for scholarly publications.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior curators with exhibition development and administration, including research, planning, and publication timelines.
• Conduct collection and exhibition support work related to works on paper, including cataloguing and loan coordination.
• Produce wall texts, labels, and digital interpretation for exhibitions and publications.
• Care for and manage works on paper in collaboration with conservation and registration teams.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external partners to advance acquisitions and exhibitions.

Skills

Strong research

Exceptional writing

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in art history

Job description

The Museum of Modern Art in New York, NY invites applications for the Assistant Curator of Contemporary Drawings and Prints. The role supports the Drawings and Prints Department in exhibitions, acquisitions, research, and publications, with a focus on contemporary and emerging practices.

You will collaborate with curators, conservators, educators, and external partners, contribute to scholarly publications, oversee study-center activities, and help broaden access to the collection through