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SAHA CURATOR IN RESIDENCE

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

... resident artists. * Assist the Director in administrative and curatorial matters (which might ... include research, coordinating travels, bookings, correspondence, schedule, etc.). Provide general ...

Appalachian State University

Senior Curator

Boone, NC · On-site

$70K - $81K/yr

The center's multi-faceted education and outreach programs provide opportunities for residents of ... The Senior Curator is responsible for the planning and execution of the exhibitions, works in close ...

Appalachian State University

Senior Curator

Boone, NC

The center's multi-faceted education and outreach programs provide opportunities for residents of ... The Senior Curator is responsible for the planning and execution of the exhibitions, works in close ...

Appalachian State University

Senior Curator

Boone, NC · On-site

The center's multi-faceted education and outreach programs provide opportunities for residents of ... The Senior Curator is responsible for the planning and execution of the exhibitions, works in close ...

Ema

AI Resident

Bodega Bay, CA · On-site

$4.0K/mo

Recent residents have shipped self-improving harnesses, inference-cost work, agent memory, and eval ... Large-scale trace analysis, data curation, or synthetic data work. * Serving and efficiency ...

Ema

AI Resident

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$4.0K/mo

Recent residents have shipped self-improving harnesses, inference-cost work, agent memory, and eval ... Large-scale trace analysis, data curation, or synthetic data work. * Serving and efficiency ...

Normal Computing

AI Research Resident

New York, NY · On-site

$150K/yr

Residents join a small, hand-picked cohort with a dedicated research mentor, direct access to the ... Comfort with, or eagerness to learn, the practical side of research: acquiring and curating ...

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How much do resident curator jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for resident curator in the United States is $72,627.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $94,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Resident Curator vs Museum Curator?

AspectResident CuratorMuseum Curator
Required CredentialsTypically a degree in art, history, or related field; experience in curation or conservationSimilar educational background; often requires specialized knowledge in museum studies or specific collections
Work EnvironmentResidency at a specific site, often with living accommodations; hands-on involvement in site managementOffice and gallery settings; managing collections, exhibitions, and educational programs
Employer & Industry UsageFound in historic sites, cultural institutions, or preservation projectsPrimarily in museums, galleries, and cultural institutions

Both roles involve curation and require relevant educational credentials. The main difference lies in the work environment: Resident Curators often live on-site and focus on preservation and site management, while Museum Curators work mainly in office settings managing collections and exhibitions. Understanding these distinctions helps job seekers identify the right role based on their skills and career goals.

Do resident curators make a lot of money?

Resident curators typically earn modest salaries, often ranging from $30,000 to $60,000 annually, depending on the institution and location. The role usually emphasizes experience in art, history, or museum studies, with some positions offering stipends or part-time compensation rather than high salaries.

What does a resident curator do?

A resident curator manages and preserves historic buildings, museums, or cultural sites by overseeing collections, coordinating maintenance, and developing educational programs. They often live on-site to ensure proper care and may use skills in conservation, research, and public engagement.

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Infographic showing various Resident Curator job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, and 25% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $72,627 per year, or $34.9 per hour.

Curator of Exhibition Programming

San Francisco, CA • On-site

Shantell Martin, Inc.
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$80 - $100/hr

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Posted 7 days ago

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Art + Water seeks a Curator of Exhibition Programming to lead the artistic vision of our exhibitions and related programming as we open a new home for artists at Pier 29. This is a role for someone who can hold two things at once: the long view and the daily work. You’ll shape what we show and why it matters, and you’ll do the hands‑on labor of making it real.

The Curator of Exhibition Programming develops and oversees two major exhibitions each year. As Art + Water’s big public statements, they lean hard toward access and relevance. The work should reward a curious eight‑year‑old and a seasoned critic alike. Alongside these, the Curator of Exhibition Programming will organize quarterly smaller shows in the South Gallery. Two of the four each year draw directly from Art + Water’s community of mentor artists and residents; the other two are open to guest curators, art organizations and invited artists from the wider field, building the partnerships that make our collective art ecosystems thrive.

In addition, this position will develop and oversee Art + Water’s paid Curatorial Fellowship, a ten‑month program. The Curator of Exhibition Programming will guide the fellow’s development while connecting their work to the rhythms of our visual arts residency, so that emerging curators learn the craft by doing it.

Fundraising is part of the picture. The Curator of Exhibition Programming will write and manage grants that support exhibition programming, and be part of the leadership team that tells the story to donors of why Art + Water exists at a moment when the Bay Area has lost so much of its arts infrastructure.

Beyond the galleries, the Curator of Exhibition Programming is a public face of Art + Water, a spokesperson and advocate for the organization, a key member of the leadership team, and someone who carries our values into every room they enter.

We’re looking for a visionary who’s also a mentor and a worker. Someone with real curatorial vision and the discipline to execute it, who can move between big ideas and spreadsheets without losing momentum on either. If you believe artists deserve to be treated as public infrastructure, and you want to help build a model that other cities can follow, we’d love to hear from you.

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