Associate Curator

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Institution: Amant
Location: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Salary: $75,000 – $85,000 per year

Amant is seeking an Associate Curator to join its curatorial team in Brooklyn. The role focuses on developing interdisciplinary contemporary art programmes across visual arts, literature, performance, film, and music, combining exhibitions, editorial work, public programming, and residency-related activities.

The position involves close collaboration with senior curatorial staff and participation in the institution’s broader curatorial and residency ecosystem, contributing to exhibitions, publications, and public engagement initiatives.

The Associate Curator works under the supervision of the Chief Curator and collaborates with the curatorial team to develop exhibitions, editorial content, and public programmes. The role includes research, exhibition production, writing, artist relations, and participation in the institution’s residency programme.

The position also contributes to the development of interdisciplinary public programming and supports collaborations across artistic disciplines and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with the curatorial team on exhibition development and institutional programming
Research, organise, and negotiate loans and exhibition checklists
Support exhibition production and installation processes
Write curatorial essays, exhibition texts, labels, and editorial materials
Develop public programmes including performances, lectures, and workshops
Maintain relationships with artists, collaborators, and external stakeholders
Support budget tracking and curatorial project management
Participate in the selection and development of the residency programme
Mentor and support resident artists and public presentations
Engage with contemporary art discourse through research and professional activities

Requirements

Postgraduate degree in Art History, Philosophy, or related field (PhD preferred)
3–5 years of curatorial experience in museums or cultural institutions
Strong portfolio of contemporary art projects across multiple disciplines
Excellent writing, editorial, and communication skills
Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
Experience working in interdisciplinary contemporary art contexts
Established professional network in the art field (preferred)
Experience with administrative and production tasks
Proficiency in MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite
Valid US work permit required

Application Details

To apply, candidates must email a resume, cover letter, and two writing samples to employment@amant.org using the subject line “Associate Curator 2026”.