Assistant Curator

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Job Title: Assistant Curator – Guggenheim Abu Dhabi
Location: AE
Company: Department of Culture and Tourism

Job Details

Sector: Culture
Department: Culture Planning and Development
Section: Guggenheim Abu Dhabi

Job Purpose

Assist in curatorial tasks, such as assembling, cataloguing, managing, and presenting artistic and cultural collections within a DCT museum or art gallery. Participate in interpreting objects, archives, and artworks through exhibitions, publications, events, and audio-visual presentations at the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Museum.

Accountabilities

Curator Operations

Organize exhibitions and concepts, oversee artifact restoration, monitor loans, and record items.
Collaborate with conservation, education, design, and marketing departments, obtaining research findings.
Manage art collection, ensuring proper exhibition/storage, preservation, and expansion.
Research, negotiate, and acquire valuable art pieces, adding to the collection.
Conduct public/private tours, workshops, and maintain art inventory.
Perform dating/X-Ray tests, reporting findings to the line manager.
Prepare grant proposals and promotional materials for funding.
Represent curatorial aspects in museum project’s strategic planning.

Reports & Database

Maintain updated databases for acquisition records and reports.
Document artifact details, exhibitions, and restoration activities, reporting to the section manager.
Conduct research for acquisition and commission proposals.

Policies, Processes, and Procedures

Adhere to section policies, procedures, and instructions for consistent work execution.

Collaboration

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders for efficient information flow and awareness.

Day-to-Day Operations

Follow line manager’s instructions for seamless work continuation and quality output delivery.
Regularly report operational activities, challenges, and resolutions to the Line Manager.

EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety)

Comply with EHS guidelines, report incidents/hazards promptly, and promote environmental protection and a safe work environment.

Change Management

Foster a change-ready culture, contribute to new initiatives, achieve targets, and exhibit high-performance behaviors.

Qualifications, Experience, Competencies

Qualification:
Bachelor’s degree in Arts, Culture or equivalent

Experience:
0 to 2 years of experience in Culture/Arts/Heritage field for Bachelor Degree Holders