Hugh Lane Gallery are hiring for three new curator positions:
- Senior Curator – Programming
- Senior Curator – Collections & Research
- Curator – Collections
To apply visit: careers.dublincity.ie
Senior Curator – Programming (Salary: €60,011 – €78,015)
Reporting to the Director, Senior Curator Programming is a key position at Hugh Lane Gallery. It is a professional middle management position which requires high level professional curatorial and management skills and includes strategic and operational elements. Working with the Director, they will play a central role in delivery of the Gallery’s Strategic Plan 2025-2029 and in advancing the mission and vision of the Hugh Lane Gallery.
Senior Curator – Collections & Research (Salary: €60,011 – €78,015)
Reporting to the Director, the Senior Curator- Collections and Research is a key position in HLG. It is a professional middle management position which requires high level professional curatorial and management skills and includes strategic and operational elements. Working with the Director they will play a central role in delivery of HLG’s strategic plan 2025-2029 and in advancing the mission and vision of the HLG.
With the Director they will devise strategies and policies on the long-term planning and strategic direction of the collection and research goals, contributing to a greater appreciation of Irish and international modern and contemporary art embracing innovation and new thinking in curatorial practice. They will enhance HLG’s engagement with its audiences by situating Irish based art and research in the context of global practice.
Curator – Collections (Salary: €51,722 – €61,865)
The Curator – Collections reporting to the Head of Collections, will work closely with the Head of Collections and as well as with Exhibitions, Education and Outreach and Conservation Divisions. They will manage the collection digitally through The Museum System (TMS) as well as through paper files ensuring all information is uploaded and is correct. They will capture and input all new information and research on the artworks and make sure it is correctly disseminated as directed by the Head of Collections. They will provide correct and updated information on the collection when requested. They will have a deep knowledge and understanding of current visual art practice as well as an excellent knowledge of late 19th and 20th century art. They will have sufficient scholarship to assist the Head of Collections with collection displays and exhibitions and have a good understanding of donations and legacy.
