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Peoria Park District

Curatorial Assistant - IT

Peoria, IL · On-site

$15 - $17/hr

Under the close supervision of the Assistant Zoo Director/Collections Curator, the Curatorial Assistant/IT is responsible for the following: * Preparing and distributing of media tools regarding the ...

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Assistant Curator

Jacksonville, FL

$42K/yr

Department MOCA, Curatorial Compensation $42,000.00 Annual General Description The Assistant Curator reports to the Senior Curator and collaborates with the Curatorial team to support the planning ...

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To thrive in a Curatorial role, a strong background in art history, museum studies, or a related field is essential, often supported by advanced degrees and relevant experience. Familiarity with collection management systems, digital cataloging tools, and conservation practices is typically required. Excellent organizational, research, communication, and collaborative skills set standout curators apart. These skills ensure the effective preservation, interpretation, and presentation of collections, which are crucial for engaging audiences and supporting institutional missions.

How does a curatorial professional typically collaborate with artists and other museum departments during the planning of an exhibition?

Curatorial professionals work closely with artists, exhibition designers, educators, and marketing teams to ensure all aspects of an exhibition are thoughtfully integrated. They often coordinate with artists to select works, discuss thematic direction, and manage loan agreements. Collaboration with other departments is essential for developing interpretive materials, arranging installation logistics, and promoting the exhibition to the public. This cross-functional teamwork is key to delivering engaging and educational experiences for museum visitors.

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Curatorial jobs involve managing and overseeing collections of artwork, artifacts, or historical objects in museums, galleries, or cultural institutions. Curators are responsible for acquiring, researching, cataloging, and displaying items, as well as developing exhibitions and educational programs. They often collaborate with other museum professionals, artists, and the public to ensure that collections are preserved and accessible. Curatorial roles require a deep knowledge of art history or relevant fields, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail.

What is the difference between Curatorial vs Museum Educator?

AspectCuratorialMuseum Educator
Required CredentialsMaster's degree in Museum Studies, Art History, or related fieldBachelor's or Master's in Education, Museum Studies, or related field
Work EnvironmentGallery or exhibition spaces, research officesEducational programs, visitor centers, workshops
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily museums, galleries, cultural institutionsPrimarily museums, science centers, cultural institutions
Primary FocusResearch, acquisition, and exhibition developmentEducational outreach, visitor engagement, program development

While both roles work within museums and cultural institutions, curatorial staff focus on research, collection management, and developing exhibitions. Museum educators concentrate on creating educational programs and engaging visitors through workshops and tours. Both roles require relevant credentials and work in similar environments but serve different core functions within the institution.

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Lunde Curatorial Fellowship

Lunde Curatorial Fellowship

The Clark Art Institute

Williamstown, MA • On-site

$63.69K - $70.39K/yr

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

The Clark Art Institute is pleased to announce the Lunde Fellow. This two-year fellowship is funded by the Asbjorn Lunde Foundation and offers exceptional scholarly and professional training to an emerging early modern European painting and sculpture curator. The focal point of the fellowship will be organizing and contributing materials for an ambitious scholarly catalogue of the Clark's collection of fifteenth- through eighteenth-century paintings and sculpture, which includes the recently gifted Aso O. Tavitian Collection. Publication of the Clark's early modern painting and sculpture collection will meet the Clark's mission to advance and extend the public understanding of art by: making a fully documented catalogue of this significant collection available to the field of art scholarship; researching the collecting practices of Sterling and Francine Clark, as well as other collectors contemporary to their time; and creating a body of research that, in addition to publication, will be repurposed for multiple uses by scholarly and general audiences in various formats and contexts, including for the new Aso O. Tavitian Wing, opening in 2028.
The fellow will research each object's provenance, exhibition history, and bibliography, while coordinating the technical examination of the collection by conservators, in hopes of gathering new research on artists' techniques, materials, and processes. The resulting research will also be made accessible to all through the Clark's online collections portal. The Lunde Fellow will be a fully integrated member of the curatorial team and will gain unparalleled experience and mentorship in preparation for a career as a curator of early modern art.
Anticipated September 2026 start date.
Major Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
  • Work closely with curatorial, registration, and publications staff on the organization of a major publication
  • Conduct in-depth research on fifteenth- through eighteenth-century paintings and sculpture in the Clark's collection in addition to ongoing research on the Tavitian Collection
  • Assess curatorial object files and build new files as needed
  • Organize bibliographies, exhibition history, and provenance within object files
  • Assist Aso O. Tavitian Curator of Early Modern European Painting and Sculpture with identifying potential catalogue entry writers
  • Work with Tavitian Curator and Clark Publications Manager to establish the timeline, framework, and other details for publication
  • Identify objects that need to be photographed and coordinate/schedule new photography
  • Review existing conservation documents for each painting and plan for a conservation assessment
  • Work with Head of Registration to coordinate technical examination of objects at the Williamstown + Atlanta Art Conservation Center
  • Assist with preparation of materials for additional grant and other funding proposals and reports for this project
  • As time permits, undertake additional object research for the catalogue
  • Present public lecture on research (if desired).
  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Education, Training, and Skills
  • PhD or ABD in Art History required
  • Demonstrated interest and prior accomplishment in the field of early modern European paintings and sculpture, through academic study and/or museum experience
  • Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively
  • French, Italian, and/or German language proficiency preferred
  • Resourcefulness, strong initiative, adaptability, and creativity
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Interest in and enthusiasm for museum work, with preference given to applicants intending to pursue a curatorial career

Work Experience
  • Minimum of six months of relevant experience preferred

Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Physical Demands:
    • Ability to sit at a desk/workstation and use a computer for prolonged periods of time.
    • Ability to stand for up to four hours.
    • Ability to physically move and handle artwork, which requires being able to lift up to 30 pounds occasionally.

  • Work Environment: Work will be performed in an office environment and museum spaces. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Some travel, including internationally, is required.

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