Assistant Curator (Visual Art)
Chapter Arts Centre
The Assistant Curator will work with the Senior Curator to co-ordinate and deliver our exhibitions programme and work with artists and communities to design and manage a public engagement programme alongside these exhibitions.
Contract: Fixed term maternity cover for eight months (subject to a three month probationary period), with the possibility of extension to ten months
Deadline: Monday 28 September, 9am
Interviews: Friday 2 October
Salary: £29,0162 (pro rata) – £17,410 actual salary
Hours: 24 hours per week (TOIL). Some weekend and evening work will be necessary.
Location: Candidates will be based in the office at Chapter in Cardiff but will be expected to spend time working outside of the venue. We offer a hybrid model which means that, when possible, you can also work from home.
Purpose of role
The Assistant Curator (Visual Art) will work with the Senior Curator to co-ordinate and deliver our 2027 exhibitions programme and work with artists and communities to design and manage a public engagement programme alongside these exhibitions.
They’ll work closely with other members of the curatorial, engagement and marketing teams to ensure that the visual arts programme is embedded in the wider multi-artform programme and communicated cohesively to audiences.
We’re actively working to increase diversity and inclusion within our organisation and strongly encourage applications from all candidates who meet the requirements of the job description.
How to Apply
There are three ways you can apply. Email [email protected] with one of the following:
- A completed application form, which can be downloaded below
- A video of no more than 5 minutes (we suggest uploading via WeTransfer)
- An audio file of no more than 5 minutes (we suggest uploading via WeTransfer)
We’d also appreciate it if you could complete an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form. The information on the monitoring form is anonymous and is collated by staff unconnected with the recruitment selection.
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