Curatorial Lead: Exhibitions & Programs

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University's Institute for Contemporary Art seeks a Curatorial professional to advance exhibitions, publications, and curatorial initiatives from ideation to realization. The role bridges artists and the institution, guiding content and programs through development and into production for ICA’s Project Manager.

The position emphasizes research, coordination with artists, curators, and institutional partners, and delivering interpretive materials, wall texts, and related

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Art History, Curatorial Studies, Museum Studies, Arts Administration, or related field.
• 2–4 years of museum/arts nonprofit experience.
• Strong research, writing, editorial, and organizational abilities.
• Experience coordinating exhibitions, publications, or curatorial programs.
• Excellent communication and project coordination skills.
• Knowledge of contemporary art and curatorial practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research related to exhibitions, artists, publications.
• Assist in development of exhibition concepts and curatorial narratives.
• Coordinate artist communication and project timelines.
• Draft interpretive materials and wall texts for exhibitions.
• Maintain project documentation and meeting notes.
• Collaborate with Project Manager to move content into production.

Skills

Research skills

Writing & editing

Organizational skills

Communication & coordination

Knowledge of contemporary art

Education

Bachelor's degree in Art History/Curatorial Studies/Museum Studies

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University's Institute for Contemporary Art seeks a Curatorial professional to advance exhibitions, publications, and curatorial initiatives from ideation to realization. The role bridges artists and the institution, guiding content and programs through development and into production for ICA’s Project Manager.

The position emphasizes research, coordination with artists, curators, and institutional partners, and delivering interpretive materials, wall texts, and related