Firstsite Ken Kiff Curatorial Research Associate

Colchester, Essex

Hybrid role, minimum one day a month at Firstsite

Curatorial Fee: £20,000 freelance commission.

Firstsite is seeking a curator to lead the research and development of a major exhibition exploring the work and legacy of British artist Ken Kiff.

The project will combine exhibition making, research and public engagement to open up Kiff’s work to new audiences and perspectives.

We are looking for a curator with strong knowledge of contemporary art, excellent research skills and an open, collaborative approach to curatorial practice. Applicants may come from museum or gallery contexts, independent curating, artistic practice, research or writing.

The Curatorial Associate will help shape the intellectual framework of the exhibition while also contributing to the development of a potential national tour by identifying institutions that hold Ken Kiff works in their collections.

Please read the Job Description below for more information.

Firstsite’s commitment to inclusion 

Firstsite is committed to building a diverse and inclusive cultural sector. We particularly welcome applications from individuals whose voices and experiences are underrepresented in the arts. We recognise that curatorial insight can come from many different pathways and encourage applications from artists, researchers, writers and independent curators.

To apply

Please send a letter and CV outlining your experience relevant to the job description and an outline of what unique perspective you will bring to this project, along with a completed Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Monitoring Form to associatecurator@firstsite.uk

Deadline for applications: Monday 30^th April

In-person interviews will take place at Firstsite on Wednesday 1^st April

Download Job Description