Associate Curator / Curator and Department Head of European Painting and Sculpture

Institution: Baltimore Museum of Art
Deadline: Open until filled
Location: Baltimore, United States
Salary: $74,864–$82,351 annually (depending on level)
Reports to: Chief Curator
Full-time, exempt position

The Baltimore Museum of Art is seeking a visionary Associate Curator / Curator and Department Head of European Painting and Sculpture to lead a globally oriented and socio-historically grounded curatorial programme. This role focuses on rethinking European art history through the lens of colonialism, global exchange, and transnational connections, fostering a more inclusive and polyvocal narrative.

The successful candidate will specialize in European art from the 15th to 19th centuries and will play a key role in reinterpreting the museum’s collection, including major gallery reinstallations, exhibitions, and research initiatives. Working collaboratively across departments, the curator will challenge traditional art historical boundaries and develop innovative interpretive strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop exhibitions and collection displays situating European art within global and colonial contexts

• Lead reinstallation of European galleries, including the Jacobs Wing

• Conduct scholarly research, cataloguing, and provenance studies

• Produce publications and contribute to museum scholarship

• Oversee departmental staff, interns, and fellows

• Manage acquisitions and liaise with accessions committees

• Engage with donors, collectors, and institutional partners

• Deliver public programmes, lectures, and educational initiatives

• Build partnerships with academic institutions such as Johns Hopkins University and MICA

Eligibility Criteria

• MA in Art History required; PhD preferred

• 3–5 years of curatorial experience in European art

• Proven expertise in 15th–19th century European painting and sculpture

• Strong publication and research track record

• Experience in project and budget management

• Excellent communication and collaborative skills

• Familiarity with collection systems (e.g., TMS) preferred