Curator / Associate Curator of Asian Art

RISD Museum is Seeking an Curator / Associate Curator of Asian Art

Application deadline: 23 October 2026

RISD Museum

Established with the college in 1877, the RISD Museum currently contains more than 100,000 works of art and design from all over the world, representing diverse cultures from ancient times to the present. A strong staff and seven excellent curatorial departments (Ancient Art; Asian Art; Costumes & Textiles, Decorative Arts & Design; Prints, Drawing, and Photographs; Painting and Sculpture; and Contemporary Art) are a rich resource for undergraduate and graduate research. RISD’s academic programs are well integrated with the museum, and the strategic plan envisions further strengthening of those ties. The museum is an important part of the bridge that RISD provides between Providence’s past and its future, meaningfully connecting RISD to its local community.

The Opportunity

As the sole curatorial-track position within the department, the Curator / Associate Curator of Asian Art is responsible for the development, and care of an important departmental collection, as well as its interpretation through exhibitions, publications, and participation in Museum teaching and educational programs in alignment with the museum’s strategic plan. Responsible for budgets and other administrative matters relative to individual projects. Must recognize and value diversity as central to excellence.

For the full list of job requirements and to apply, visit the link below.