Curatorial Assistant — Contemporary Art & Exhibitions

Philaculture; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnes Foundation is seeking an Assistant Curator to join its Curatorial team in Philadelphia. You will develop and deliver artist commissions, exhibitions, public installations, and collection content for in-gallery and social media use, including catalogues and lectures.

The role emphasizes research, education, and broad audience engagement. You will work across departments to advance the Barnes’s mission, contributing to exhibitions and ongoing educational initiatives while supporting the

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in art history or related field; PhD recommended.
• Minimum of 3 years of related professional experience in a cultural or educational institution or organization.
• Demonstrated expertise in the field of contemporary art.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and research skills, suitable for both scholarly publications and public-facing engagement.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to development, management, and promotion of loan exhibitions and new commissions.
• Manages all aspects of assigned exhibitions and projects, including budgets, contracts, installation planning and timelines.
• Conducts original research and writing for printed/digital publications and social media.
• Takes interest in the permanent collection and contributes to ongoing research and content development.
• Provides lectures, classes, tours, and presentations for a range of audiences.
• Collaborates with various departments and external partners to engage diverse audiences and supporters.

Skills

Art history

Research

Verbal/written communication

Project management

Education

Master's degree in art history

PhD recommended

Job description

Barnes Foundation is seeking an Assistant Curator to join its Curatorial team in Philadelphia. You will develop and deliver artist commissions, exhibitions, public installations, and collection content for in-gallery and social media use, including catalogues and lectures.

The role emphasizes research, education, and broad audience engagement. You will work across departments to advance the Barnes’s mission, contributing to exhibitions and ongoing educational initiatives while supporting the