Associate Curator of Prints and Drawings

Institution: Getty Research Institute
Location: Los Angeles, California, USA (Hybrid/Partially Remote)
Tyep: Full-time
Hiring Pay Scale: $101,895–$110,972/year

The Getty Research Institute seeks an Associate Curator to develop, administer, and present its collection of prints and drawings, spanning the Renaissance to the contemporary era. The position involves research, exhibitions, publications, acquisitions, and public engagement, with a focus on Early Modern art but openness to all areas of the collection.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced scholarly research to support the institutional mission

• Organize exhibitions, publications, and major acquisitions

• Cultivate national and international scholarly networks

• Lead or collaborate in research projects and collection initiatives

• Assess conservation needs, participate in digitization, and manage loan requests

• Publish and lecture in area of specialization

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in art history or related discipline, or 4–7 years of curatorial experience

• Fluency in at least one foreign language related to field of specialization

• Skilled in all curatorial functions, including collection management and digital asset management

• Strong research, writing, and communication abilities

• Ability to build long-term relationships and collaborate across teams