Curator (V&A Dundee) - UOD1478

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Dundee, United Kingdom University of Dundee Full time

We are seeking to appoint a Curator (maternity cover of approximately 12 months, commencing late July 2024) who will take a critical role in developing and delivering exhibitions of the highest quality. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for the right candidate to work directly with V&A Dundee and its partners, stakeholders and customers on the creation, development and delivery of this important national exhibition programme.

The post holder will be jointly employed by the University of Dundee and V&A Dundee. The post will be located at V&A Dundee and the role comprises duties associated with Curation and exhibition management at V&A Dundee.

The role will include a small amount of liaison with the University of Dundee to promote opportunities and educational benefits for the University as described below. The post holder will have a direct reporting line to a member of University staff in addition to a direct reporting line within the V&A Dundee structure.

Your priorities will include:

  • Contribute to the delivery of the Museum’s curatorial vision through actively engaging with programming discussions and the curation of exhibitions; utilising contacts with designers and organisations; and applying knowledge of issues in contemporary design and culture.
  • Develop the curatorial argument for designated projects by researching and selecting works, and through liaising with designers and external curators.
  • Draw up briefs for designers to procurement stage in consultation with the Gallery Manager and Director of Programme.
  • Issue appropriate contracts to partner organisations, designers, curators and authors in consultation with the Director of Programme
  • Work closely with the Audiences and Media Department at V&A Dundee and External Relations at University of Dundee to ensure the exhibitions programme and information about collections, initiatives and key visitors is effectively communicated and promoted.
  • Supply information for inclusion in reports, sponsorship proposals, press releases, etc.
  • Liaise with colleagues across V&A Dundee and University of Dundee to ensure effective internal communication.
  • Liaise with the post’s University of Dundee line manager and academics at University of Dundee to assist in identifying teaching, placement, research, public engagement and any other opportunities related to V&A Dundee.
  • Create opportunities for students and academics to engage with collections and designers linked to exhibitions at V&A Dundee and deliver lectures/ workshops related to the exhibitions.
  • Work collaboratively with the University of Dundee on the realisation of projects at V&A Dundee.

For further information about this position please contact Caroline Grewar, Programme Director, V&A Dundee at caroline.grewar@vandadundee.org


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