Remote Art & Photography Curator (Contractor)

Synthires; United States; Remote; AUD 69,000 - 145,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

Synthires seeks experienced Art and Photography Curators to evaluate artworks for exhibitions, galleries, archives, and curated collections. You will review works, assess attribution, provenance, and provide clear written explanations supporting your decisions.

You will review photographic processes, condition and display requirements, rights concerns, and documentation of curatorial decisions. This is a contract role with remote work options for Australia, compensated hourly.

Qualifications

• Professional experience as a curator or exhibitions specialist.
• Ability to assess artworks and photographs within artistic, historical, and collection context.
• Clear written English communication and justification of curatorial decisions.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate Artworks and Photographs for suitability in exhibitions, galleries, or collections.
• Assess attribution, origin, date, medium, edition, and provenance concerns.
• Review photographic processes, editions, and production methods as needed.
• Identify provenance gaps, questionable attributions, and potential issues affecting interpretation.
• Assess condition and display requirements to mitigate risks.
• Verify titles, labels, and catalogue entries for accuracy.
• Flag image rights, consent, copyright, or ownership concerns.
• Document curatorial decisions with concise, well‑reasoned explanations.

Skills

Curatorial experience

Written English communication

Decision making in exhibitions

Job description

Synthires seeks experienced Art and Photography Curators to evaluate artworks for exhibitions, galleries, archives, and curated collections. You will review works, assess attribution, provenance, and provide clear written explanations supporting your decisions.

You will review photographic processes, condition and display requirements, rights concerns, and documentation of curatorial decisions. This is a contract role with remote work options for Australia, compensated hourly.