Curator – Portikus, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Full-time, 3-year contract (renewable)
Salary: E13 TV-Hessen
Deadline: 31 May 2025
Portikus, a leading exhibition space affiliated with the Städelschule, is seeking a Curator to co-develop and implement an ambitious and critically relevant exhibition programme. Working closely with the Portikus Director and team, the Curator will initiate and manage solo/group exhibitions, new commissions, publications, and educational outreach, while fostering connections with both local and international audiences.
The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree (or equivalent experience), at least five years’ curatorial experience, a robust international network, proven fundraising and project management skills, and strong teaching or mentoring capabilities. Fluency in German and English is required.
Responsibilities include:
- Development and realisation of innovative exhibitions
- Oversight of production and collaboration with artists and teams
- Budget management and fundraising strategy
- Engagement with students of Fine Arts and Curatorial Studies
- Public programming and institutional representation
- Promotion of diversity, equity and inclusion
