Residency & Performance Curatorial Assistant

Bentonville Institute of Technology; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas, seeks a Curatorial Assistant for Artists-in-Residence and Performance to support residency programs, exhibitions, festivals, talks, and special projects.

The role emphasizes research, planning, and administrative tasks, coordinating with artists, contractors, and communities. A strong collaborative spirit and ability to work independently are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in art history or a related discipline required, plus 1–2 years of experience in a museum, cultural organization, gallery, or other relevant professional setting; curatorial experience preferred.
• Knowledge of visual arts required.
• Knowledge of performance, including music, theater, dance, performance art, and time-based media required.
• Experience working with artists required.
• Proven experience and success in project coordination and meeting deadlines within fast-paced working environments.
• Experience with, or ability to learn, specialized software systems including TMS, EMS, Workday, and Asana.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Artist-in-Residence and Performance program activities, including housing, transport, and on-site needs in collaboration with internal teams.
• Lead venue tours and brief staff and volunteers on program details.
• Support contracts, budgets, and documentation for projects and residencies.
• Organize, maintain, and archive project files and ensure timely interdepartmental communication.

Skills

Knowledge of visual arts

Experience working with artists

Project coordination

Ability to work under deadlines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in art history

Tools

TMS

EMS

Workday

Asana

Job description

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas, seeks a Curatorial Assistant for Artists-in-Residence and Performance to support residency programs, exhibitions, festivals, talks, and special projects.

The role emphasizes research, planning, and administrative tasks, coordinating with artists, contractors, and communities. A strong collaborative spirit and ability to work independently are essential.