Curator of Prints and Drawings

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Getty Center – Los Angeles, USA

Location: Los Angeles, USA
Department: Curatorial (Prints and Drawings)
Contract: Regular Full-Time
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Salary: $95,935–$127,116 USD annually (commensurate with experience)
Reference Number: 2025-4581

The position focuses on curating, researching, and developing a leading collection of prints and drawings from the Renaissance to the present. Responsibilities include collection stewardship, organizing exhibitions and scholarly programs, acquiring works, and advancing public and academic engagement. Candidates should bring a strong record in connoisseurship and art historical scholarship, particularly in graphic media, and be prepared to expand underrepresented areas within the collection.

Key tasks involve advanced research, acquisition recommendations, conservation assessment, digital initiatives, and fostering networks with scholars, donors, and institutional partners. The role may include supervising project staff and engaging in public programming. The curator is expected to contribute actively to publications, lectures, and cross-institutional collaborations.

Candidate Profile

Master’s degree in Art History with 7–10 years of relevant curatorial experience, or Ph.D.
Recognized scholarly expertise and publication history
Fluency in at least two foreign languages (European or Asian)
Deep knowledge of collections management, donor engagement, and digital tools
Proven communication and leadership skills

Benefits Include

Medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one
Retirement plans with contributions and matching
Educational assistance and paid time off
On-site fitness center and community service opportunities
Bi-weekly Off-Fridays (varies by role)