Positions vacant: Window Gallery Curator

Window Gallery is seeking curators to run their our onsite and online programmes, beginning in late January, 2024.
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Window Gallery seeks curators to contribute to running our onsite and online programmes beginning in late January, 2024.

We are seeking two curators to assist in planning and executing the onsite and online programme alongside supporting and showcasing ambitious and engaging projects through our platforms and events.

The position is voluntary, entailing between 4–10 hours of curatorial and administrative work per week. Work will be carried out remotely and occasionally onsite. Successful applicants will be passionate, well organised, and excellent at working collaboratively.

This a great position for graduate or early-career professionals looking to gain experience in curating or to expand a pre-existing artistic or curatorial practice.

 

Role description

We are seeking those competent (or interested in learning) in the following areas:

Curatorial

  • Active engagement with the local art community
  • Strong writing ability
  • Understand aspects of exhibition and installation processes

Administrative

  • Proactive planning and management skills
  • Ability to network and promote upcoming shows
  • Sensitivity to working within a larger institutional context
  • Design skills and/or competence in web development
  • Email and social media maintenance

 

 

Application and deadline

To apply, please send a one-page CV and cover letter as a single pdf to window-curators@auckland.ac.nz by 9am, 15 January 2024. Your cover letter should detail who you are and why you’re interested in being in the Window Gallery team. You may also supply relevant supporting material, e.g., examples of previous critical writing or previous work.

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