TG1423817 Assistant Curator British Art, 1850-1915

Job Introduction

This Assistant Curator role is an exciting opportunity to join the Tate Britain team. It has a focus on British Art from 1850-1915. 

You will support the curatorial team in researching, planning, administering and delivering the temporary exhibitions and displays and in maintaining, developing, researching and caring for the permanent collection and collection displays in the time period British Art from 1850-1915, including new acquisitions. You will assist with editing and writing catalogue texts and gallery texts, developing a deeper understanding of museum practices.

The ideal candidate will bring strong research and organisational skills, a passion for nineteenth-century British art, and a commitment to contributing to the diversification of British art histories. You will be able to multi-task, meet deadlines and pay close and consistent attention to detail. Experience working with collections or exhibitions is desirable.   

We welcome candidates who can bring new and under-represented perspectives to our work, and who will enjoy helping us to expand understanding of historic art. 

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