Curator, Bucerius Kunst Forum

Institution: Bucerius Kunst Forum
Deadline: 11 January 2026
Location: Hamburg, Germany
Contract: Full-time, 2-year initial contract (38.5h/week), possibility of permanent hire

This opportunity is for a curator to conceive and realize exhibitions, manage projects including coordination with external partners, support guest curators, edit exhibition catalogues, and run public programs. The role involves close collaboration with the PR and mediation teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement own exhibitions and curatorial projects

• Lead exhibition projects, coordinating with external partners

• Support guest curators

• Edit exhibition catalogues

• Organize events for different audiences

• Collaborate with PR and mediation teams

Qualifications

• Degree in Art History or equivalent

• Several years of professional experience in a cultural institution (museum, exhibition space, gallery, etc.)

• Demonstrated scholarly expertise

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills, including business-level English

• Strong organizational skills, ability to work independently and under pressure

• Proficiency in MS Office

• Interest and knowledge in current art discourses

 

Note: This call has been translated from German. Proficiency in German is likely essential; please contact the employer if unsure.