Curator
Haus der Kunst is Seeking a Curator
Deadline: 15 March 2026
Location: Munich, Germany
Contract: Full-time, 2-year fixed term (with option for permanent position)
Salary: According to TV-L (based on qualifications and experience)
Vacation: 30 days per year + 24 and 31 December off
Since 2022, Haus der Kunst has been undergoing a major institutional transformation, rethinking art historical narratives and challenging established canons. Its programme foregrounds transdisciplinary approaches, transnational perspectives, and digital innovation. Traditional exhibition-making formats are questioned in favour of immersive, interactive, and site-specific productions, including AI-based and live media formats.
The institution seeks a Curator (w/m/d) with a focus on Media to join the Programme & Exhibitions department as part of the curatorial team.
Key Responsibilities
- Conceive and realise exhibition and programme projects incorporating transdisciplinary and transnational perspectives
- Develop innovative display formats aligned with the institution’s long-term programme strategy
- Coordinate all implementation processes while maintaining high professional and artistic standards
- Collaborate closely with artists on the development and production of new works, including site-specific, digital, and AI-based live formats
- Develop, monitor, and adhere to timelines and project budgets
- Secure third-party funding and sponsorship, including preparation and management of grant applications
- Work across departments (Communication, Education & Participation, Production, Administration)
- Produce and deliver publications, exhibition texts, and programme materials on schedule
- Develop and deliver talks, events, and regular guided tours
- Supervise and support curatorial fellows or interns
Candidate Profile
- Degree in Art History, Curatorial Studies, or a comparable field with a focus on global art history (1960–present); Master’s degree desirable
- Minimum five years’ curatorial experience, including project leadership
- Proven track record in curating exhibitions and festivals, particularly live and media-based formats
- Experience working collaboratively with artists
- Strong interest in contemporary art and innovative, transdisciplinary approaches (including performance and sound)
- Expertise in media art and technology, including AI
- Experience managing budgets and timelines
- Strong organisational and communication skills; ability to work collaboratively
- Very good command of both German and English
What the Institution Offers
- A responsible role in one of Europe’s leading contemporary art institutions
- Salary according to TV-L regulations
- 30 days of annual leave plus additional days off (24 and 31 December)
- An international, creative working environment with open communication
- A dynamic and supportive team environment
- A central Munich location next to the Englischer Garten
This call has been translated from German. Proficiency in German is likely essential; please contact the employer if unsure.