Assistant Curator, Eighteenth-Century British Art
Job Introduction
This is a great opportunity to join the Tate Britain curatorial team as an Assistant Curator with a focus on eighteenth-century British art.
In this role you will help fulfil Tate’s mission to increase the public’s enjoyment and understanding of British art from the sixteenth century to the present day. You will contribute to researching, planning and delivering exhibitions, collection displays and acquisitions of historic British art, particularly art spanning 1700-1830. You will also write interpretation and website texts, as well as organise and participate in research events.
The ideal candidate will bring an enthusiasm and knowledge of eighteenth-century British art, and a commitment to contributing to the diversification of British art histories. They will bring strong research and organisational skills and, ideally, experience of working with collections or exhibitions.
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