Gallery Curator & Deputy Director at Hunter College Art Galleries in New York, US

Organisation: Hunter College Art Galleries (HCAG), City University of New York (CUNY)
Location: New York, US
Salary: $76,848–$98,231 annually
Contract: Full-time
Application deadline: Initial review begins 16 November 2026; applications accepted until the position is filled

Hunter College is seeking a Gallery Curator & Deputy Director to oversee exhibitions, programmes and day-to-day operations across its three galleries: the Bertha and Karl Leubsdorf Gallery, 205 Hudson Gallery and Hunter East Harlem Gallery.

Reporting to the Chair of the Department of Art & Art History, with additional oversight from the faculty Director of Hunter College Art Galleries, the successful candidate will manage exhibition production, budgets, staff and gallery operations while contributing to curatorial programming and academic engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the production and delivery of exhibitions across Hunter College’s three galleries.
• Manage gallery operations, budgets, facilities and staff, including part-time and student employees.
• Coordinate exhibitions organised by faculty, guest curators and students, including annual BFA and MFA thesis exhibitions.
• Develop exhibition schedules and supervise installation, production and logistics.
• Periodically curate exhibitions and contribute to curatorial programming.
• Oversee exhibition publications, catalogues, interpretive materials and promotional content.
• Support public programmes, lectures and symposia in collaboration with faculty and gallery staff.
• Assist with grant applications and fundraising initiatives.
• Oversee the display and care of artworks installed in College offices and other spaces.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least six years of relevant professional experience.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Art History, Museum Studies, Studio Art or a related field.
• Previous curatorial and/or administrative experience in a college or university gallery or museum.

The ideal candidate will have experience in exhibition management, institutional administration, staff supervision and collaboration with artists, curators and academic stakeholders.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual salary ranges from $76,848 to $98,231, depending on education and experience.

CUNY offers benefits including health insurance, retirement and pension plans, tuition waivers for graduate study, paid time off and professional development opportunities.

Initial application review begins 16 November 2026. The search will remain open until the position is filled, with applications reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Image: Courtesy of Hunter College Art Galleries.