Institution: Kunstverein Friedrichshafen
Location: Friedrichshafen, Germany
Contract: Freelance / part-time honorarium contract (initial 2 years)
Start Date: 15 November 2026
Application Deadline: 15 June 2026
This call has been translated from German. Proficiency in German is likely required. Please contact the institution if unsure.
The Kunstverein Friedrichshafen is dedicated to contemporary art and its public engagement through exhibitions and educational programming, with a particular focus on emerging artistic positions addressing social and political themes.
The institution operates within the Four-Country Region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein), emphasizing collaborative processes and long-term relationships with artists, audiences, and regional and international partners.
About the Role
The Curatorial Director is responsible for developing and implementing the annual exhibition programme (from 2027), including the production of three to four exhibitions per year.
The role combines curatorial authorship, exhibition production, public programming and institutional communication, with a strong emphasis on collaborative and dialogue-based formats.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and curate the annual exhibition programme
- Organise and deliver 3–4 exhibitions per year
- Design and implement public programmes and mediation formats
- Coordinate artist relations, galleries, lenders and institutional partners
- Organise exhibition openings and public events
- Manage press relations and communication materials
- Oversee budgeting and funding applications
Candidate Profile
- Relevant academic degree in art, curatorial studies or related field
- Proven experience in curatorial practice and exhibition production
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and structurally
- Interest in mediation and public cultural work
- Willingness to be based in or regularly present in the Lake Constance region
Timeline
- Application deadline: 15 June 2026
- Interviews: Early to mid July 2026
