Curatorial Leadership

Shedhalle, Zurich, Switzerland

The Shedhalle Zürich is seeking a new curatorial leadership team of two to three people starting January 2026 or by arrangement. Shedhalle is a space dedicated to critical and experimental art practices, with a focus on connecting cultural production to social issues, fostering diversity, and influencing societal debates.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the artistic program from 2026 to 2030, beyond traditional exhibition formats, positioning Shedhalle as a creative laboratory and meeting space.
• Manage the exhibition space, program production, and publications, and collaborate on fundraising and public relations.
• Collaborate closely with the managing director, and engage with local and international art networks.

Candidate Profile:

• A vision for Shedhalle, with experience in implementing innovative exhibition formats.
• Strong interest in societal issues and broad networks in the art and cultural scene.
• Excellent communication skills (fluent in German, C2 level), social competence, and commitment to engaging Shedhalle’s social context.
• At least one team member must live in the Zurich area and work at least 70% during the employment period.

Application Process:

• Submit your CV, project documentation, and a joint curatorial statement (1-2 pages) by January 3, 2025, in one PDF file (max. 10 MB, 20 pages) to bewerbung@shedhalle.ch.
• The selection process will have two stages: interviews on February 6-7, 2025, and concept presentations on April 10-11, 2025.

For more information: Shedhalle Curatorial Leadership