Associate Curator (Post 1800 Paintings)

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The National Gallery

The National Gallery, London houses one of the greatest collections of paintings in the world. These pictures belong to the public and entrance is free. The Gallery employs seven Collection Curators who are responsible for specific areas. Within the post 1800 period, there are the Curators of Post 1800 Paintings, British Paintings, and Curator of Modern and Contemporary Projects. The curatorial team also includes Associate Curators, Curatorial Fellows and a Senior Research Curator. The present Associate Curator post reports to the Curator of Post 1800 Paintings.

JOB PURPOSE

The Associate Curator (Post 1800 Paintings) supports the Curator of Post 1800 Paintings, with the care and growth of the National Gallery’s nineteenth and early twentieth-century collections, and for associated scholarly research, publication, and interpretation. The Associate Curator supports the Curator in seeking and recommending relevant new acquisitions and loans, and, as appropriate, acts as the curatorial lead on exhibitions, collection displays and gallery refurbishment projects.

The Associate Curator will participate in the Gallery’s ‘NG200’ programme for its bicentenary in 2024, including ‘The Main Event’, ‘National Treasures’ and ‘NG 200 for 200’ projects. As a member of the Department, they will have line management responsibilities (usually 1 direct report) and provide leadership and pastoral care to the curatorial team, helping deliver an innovative, scholarly, and collaborative curatorial vision.