Curator – NYC

Public  Art  Fund,  New York’s leading presenter of  contemporary art projects in  public spaces, seeks  a Curator to play a key role in the conception, development, and implementation of its artistic programs.

Public Art Fund (“PAF”) brings dynamic contemporary art to a broad audience in New York City and beyond by mounting ambitious free exhibitions of international scope and impact that offer the public powerful experiences with art and the urban environment.

Reporting Structure

The Curator reports to the Director & Chief Curator. The Curator works closely with curatorial colleagues, artists, project management team, and other Public Art Fund staff in the development, production, and installation of exhibitions and programs, including commissioned works. As a member of the senior staff team, the Curator plays a key role in the management and implementation of organizational goals and strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate and articulate compelling exhibition proposals that are both conceptually strong and technically
• Execute all aspects of exhibition development and implementation at the highest professional standards, including research, writing, presentations, budgeting, and coordination with project managers.
• As a part of the Exhibitions team, work in partnership with marketing, development, and finance departments to ensure effective planning and
• Generate concise and lucid texts for various applications, including interpretive signage, website, educational materials, catalogs and other publications, grant proposals,
• Work on PAF consulting projects as
• Develop effective working relationships with external PAF
• Participate actively in development efforts, including donor cultivation, fundraising strategies, and special
• Maintain a high level of involvement in the art community and foster key relationships with artists, collectors, and

Desired skills and qualifications

• A. in art history or equivalent.
• At least five years’ curatorial
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Experience in generating exhibitions and commissioning artists to make new
• Strong national and international network of artists and professional
• Experience in dealing effectively with diverse groups, from patrons to partners to the general
• Imagination, creativity, initiative, and
• Excellent organization; ability to balance multiple priorities and meet
• Flexibility, constructive attitude, and problem-solving
• Ability to work collaboratively and as part of a

Salary commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits offered.

Please email cover letter, including salary requirements, and résumé as attachments to hr@publicartfund.org. Indicate the job title “Curator” in the subject line. No phone calls please. PAF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.