Associate Curator

The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum

Founded by art collector and fashion designer Larry Aldrich in 1964, The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum is one of the few independent, non-collecting institutions in the country and the only museum in Connecticut solely dedicated to the presentation of contemporary art. The Aldrich is internationally recognized for its artist-centric programs and visionary exhibitions. We present first solo museum exhibitions by emerging artists, significant exhibitions of established artists, and thematic group exhibitions.

The Museum seeks to hire an Associate Curator to join The Aldrich’s Curatorial Department. Reporting to the Chief Curator, primary responsibilities include the conceptualization, development, and implementation of Museum exhibitions, projects, and commissions in alignment with the Museum’s mission and the curatorial department’s long-term goals. This person researches, proposes, plans, and manages their exhibitions and projects and assists the Chief Curator on more ambitious exhibitions and long-term curatorial planning as well as traveling exhibitions and guest curated exhibitions.

The Associate Curator facilitates the flow of communication with artists (and their galleries and collectors) regarding their participation in Aldrich exhibitions under their direction, and the interaction of exhibiting artists with the Museum’s staff. This person is responsible for multiple exhibitions, projects and/or commissions during a calendar year.

The Associate Curator works in close cooperation with the Museum’s education department in developing public programming that supports exhibitions and the Museum’s larger content goals. In addition, the Associate Curator participates in the Museum’s development efforts, including the cultivation of donors and engagement with Museum trustees, members, patrons, and audiences.

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