Curatorial Assistant – Kunsthalle Winterthur, Switzerland
Institution: Kunsthalle Winterthur
Location: Winterthur, Switzerland
Application Deadline: March 16, 2025
Start Date: July or August 2025
Position: Curatorial Assistant (40%)
About Kunsthalle Winterthur
Kunsthalle Winterthur is a unique venue for contemporary art, located in historic premises in the heart of Winterthur’s old town. Annually, it presents four to five rotating exhibitions, featuring national and international artists, as well as local talents from Winterthur. The exhibitions are complemented by lectures, film screenings, artist talks, and other formats. In 2025, planned exhibitions include works by Vera Palme and Maud Sulter.
Position Overview
Kunsthalle Winterthur is seeking a dedicated individual with knowledge of contemporary art to assume the role of Curatorial Assistant. The successful candidate will work closely with the Director, taking on various responsibilities within the institution. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of ambitious exhibitions and events, with the potential to advance to a curatorial role.
Key Responsibilities
Exhibition and Event Development:
- Assist in research and conceptualization of exhibitions.
- Correspond with artists and project partners.
- Aid in planning exhibition productions.
- Coordinate exhibition installations and dismantling in collaboration with the technical team.
- Manage loan agreements and transportation logistics.
- Prepare condition reports.
- Support grant applications.
- Produce and proofread texts.
- Conduct exhibition tours.
Press and Public Relations:
- Update the website.
- Create and distribute newsletters.
- Develop press materials.
- Communicate with local and international press representatives.
- Manage and potentially enhance social media presence.
Candidate Profile
- Completed university degree in Art History, Curatorial Studies, or a related field.
- Ideally, experience working in an art institution.
- Extensive knowledge of contemporary art.
- Structured and precise working style.
- Ability to work independently and take on responsibility.
- Excellent German and English language skills, both written and spoken.
- Proficiency in standard Office programs and Adobe Creative Suite.
What They Offer
- A diverse range of tasks.
- The opportunity to work independently in direct collaboration with the Director.
- Active involvement in project content.
- Comprehensive insights into all activities of a Kunsthalle and the processes of an internationally operating institution for contemporary art.
Application Process
Please send your application, including a motivation letter and curriculum vitae with references, exclusively in electronic form as a PDF document by March 16, 2025, to: info@kunsthallewinterthur.ch.
Contact Person
Geraldine Tedder
Email: info@kunsthallewinterthur.ch
Note: this call was translated from German
