Curator for Contemporary Art

Västernorrland’s Museum, Härnösand, Sweden

Position Type: Permanent (50% employment rate, with a 6-month trial period)
Salary: Individual salary setting
Application Deadline: 8 December 2024

Overview

Västernorrland’s Museum is seeking a Curator for Contemporary Art to lead its “Image and Form” program, focusing on exhibitions, program activities, and collaborations. This role includes planning and implementing the Västernorrland Triennale, a contemporary art event across the region, and creating meaningful connections between artists and the public.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and implement the Västernorrland Triennale.
• Curate exhibitions and artistic content for the museum and external collaborations.
• Build and manage strategic partnerships with artists, institutions, and organizations locally and regionally.
• Organize public events and programs to promote dialogue and engagement in contemporary art.
• Collaborate on educational and digital initiatives related to contemporary art.

Qualifications

• University degree in art history, liberal arts, curating, or equivalent fields.
• Experience as a curator in contemporary art, including exhibition production.
• Experience in public programming and mediation.
• Proficiency in digital formats and tools.
• Strong communication skills in Swedish and English (written and spoken).
• Valid B driver’s license.

Meritorious Skills

• Experience in educational activities for children and youth.
• Project management expertise.
• Experience in producing editorial content for web and social media platforms.

Personal Characteristics

The museum values candidates who are:

• Independent yet collaborative, with strong organizational skills.
• Strategic thinkers with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Observant, communicative, and skilled at building relationships with external partners.
• Creative, service-oriented, and confident in their role.

Other Details

• Evening and weekend work may be required.
• The museum values diversity and strives for an even gender distribution among staff.