Remote Art & Photography Curator (Contractor)

Synthires; United States; Remote; USD 69,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Synthires is seeking experienced art and photography curators to evaluate artworks and photographic collections for exhibitions, galleries, archives, and other curated collections. Review individual works, assess authenticity and context, and provide clear written explanations supporting decisions.

Responsibilities include evaluating attribution, provenance, condition, and display requirements, flagging rights issues, and documenting concise justification for selections or assessments.

Qualifications

• Professional experience as a curator or equivalent.
• Experience making curatorial decisions on artwork selection and loans.
• Ability to assess artworks and photographs within historical and technical context.
• Familiarity with photographic prints, editions, and processes.
• Strong written English communication to explain professional decisions.

Responsibilities

• Review artworks and collections for exhibitions, galleries, and archives.
• Assess attribution, provenance, and context of works.
• Review processes and identify condition concerns and display risks.
• Flag image rights, consent, or ownership issues.
• Document decisions with concise explanations.

Skills

Curatorial experience

Art assessment

Photography assessment

Provenance research

Written English communication

Job description

Synthires is seeking experienced art and photography curators to evaluate artworks and photographic collections for exhibitions, galleries, archives, and other curated collections. Review individual works, assess authenticity and context, and provide clear written explanations supporting decisions.

Responsibilities include evaluating attribution, provenance, condition, and display requirements, flagging rights issues, and documenting concise justification for selections or assessments.