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Join the British Museum as a Curator for Modern and Contemporary Prints and steward a world-class collection
Overview
Salary £41949
Location Bloomsbury
Expires Expires at anytime
The British Museum, established in 1753, houses a vast and renowned collection that reflects over two million years of human history and culture. Among its treasures are iconic artifacts like the Rosetta Stone and the Parthenon sculptures. As a leading cultural institution, the Museum is dedicated to human history, art, and culture, making it an inspiring place for those passionate about preserving world heritage.
- Provide expert care and develop the UK's extensive print collection from 1900 to present.
- Conceptualize and organize exhibitions to showcase modern and contemporary graphics.
- Enhance the collection through fundraising and acquisitions.
- Conduct scholarly research and be a specialist in the field.
- Maintain and improve the digital catalog of roughly 40,000 prints.
- A degree in art history, history or a related field.
- Fluency in English and proficiency in a European language.
- At least 5 years of curatorial experience in modern and contemporary prints.
- Demonstrated ability in managing curatorial records and databases.
- A strong publication record in modern and contemporary works on paper.
The British Museum is looking for a Curator for Modern and Contemporary Prints. This is a full-time, permanent role based in Bloomsbury, offering a salary of £41,949 per annum.
The Role: As the curator, you will be responsible for the care and development of one of the UK’s largest and most comprehensive collections of prints from the period 1900 to the present day. Your tasks will include developing this part of the collection, fund raising for acquisitions and related projects, devising exhibitions that highlight the Museum’s modern and contemporary graphic holdings, and being a knowledgeable specialist and researcher in the field. You will also be expected to maintain, update and improve the on-line records of around 40,000 modern and contemporary prints.
Job Requirements: You should have a degree in languages history of art, history or equivalent, fluent speaking and writing ability in English, and reading knowledge of at least one foreign European language. You should also have experience of managing curatorial records and database of modern and contemporary works on paper in a museum or gallery, and of being lead curator in an exhibition of modern and contemporary works on paper. At least 5 years of museum curatorial experience related to some aspect of modern and contemporary prints is required, along with a track record of publishing in the field of modern and contemporary works on paper.
About the British Museum: Founded in 1753, the British Museum’s remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is one of the leading visitor attractions and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures, Egyptian mummies, the Admonitions Scroll, and the Amaravati sculptures.
Benefits: The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years’ service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays, membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme, free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions, participation in private and public Museum activities, interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans, professional and personal development opportunities, employee assistance programme, and discounts on food and gift shop purchases.
Application Details: For more information about this role, please see the job description. If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of in order to support you with your application, please provide details to [email removed - click apply for more details]. The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a Museum which represents world culture.
