Organizer Information

Artspace is a leading, interdisciplinary contemporary art institution based in Sydney, Australia. Their mission centers on experimentation, collaboration, and risk-taking, offering platforms for artists across generations to develop and present ambitious work through exhibitions, residencies, commissions, public programs, and publishing.
The staff includes experienced curators and art professionals (e.g., Executive Director Victor Wang), underscoring Artspace’s strong curatorial capacity and deep connections in the international art world.

Title & Description

Associate Curator – Programs & Exhibitions
This is a new, strategic role within Artspace. The Associate Curator will help deliver the institution’s artistic and learning programs, contributing significantly to its studio residency program, exhibition curatorship, public programs, and learning/outreach. The role is designed to integrate curatorial practice, program development, and artist support.

Role Overview

  • Contract type / Employment: This is a staff position (Associate Curator role) – not a one-off consultancy.
  • Salary / Fee: The specific salary is not mentioned in the public call.
  • Reporting to: The Associate Curator will work closely with the curatorial team and the Executive (Executive Director), ensuring coordination across studio, exhibition, commissions, and public program pipelines.
  • Curatorial Program: The role supports Artspace’s key programs — the Studio Program (residencies), learning and outreach, as well as exhibition curatorship and public programs.
  • Team / Collaborators: The Associate Curator will interface with Artspace’s curators, resident artists, external partners, and possibly guest curators, under the guidance and collaboration of the Executive and curatorial management.

Position & Tasks

  1. Studio Program – Supporting and managing the studio residency program (onboarding residents, monitoring progress, facilitating resources).
  2. Curatorial Delivery – Curating exhibitions, commissions, and public programs; developing curatorial concepts; overseeing production to ensure artistic quality, timely delivery, and budget adherence.
  3. Learning & Outreach – Designing and delivering educational programs, workshops, community engagement, and public-facing initiatives.
  4. Project Management – Handling budgets, timelines, artist liaison, and possibly contracts; ensuring that projects run smoothly from development through to presentation.

Categories

  • Visual Art
  • Curatorial / Exhibition Management
  • Public Programs & Education

Eligibility

  • Geographic: Likely open to national (Australia-based) candidates, though non-Australian citizens could apply if they can meet visa/work permit requirements (Artspace’s studio program allows international artists; while the job ad does not explicitly restrict, standard employment laws apply).
  • Diversity & Inclusion: Artspace explicitly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people living with a disability, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, and people from culturally diverse communities.
  • Experience: While a precise “emerging vs senior” level isn’t stated, the role’s seniority (associate curator) implies that relevant curatorial / program experience is required.

Program Benefits

  • Professional Platform: The Associate Curator will contribute to exhibitions, commissions, and the signature Studio Program — gaining visibility and deep professional experience in a high-profile contemporary art institution.
  • Network Opportunities: Work alongside established curators, resident artists, and Artspace’s broad peer network.
  • Institutional Support: Access to Artspace’s resources, including budgets, production staff, and infrastructure for exhibitions and public programs.
  • Impact: The role has substantive responsibility and curatorial influence: helping shape the direction of the Studio Program and public-facing exhibitions.

Application Fee

None

Application Requirements

  1. CV (maximum 2 pages)
  2. A separate document addressing the Selection Criteria (maximum 2 pages)
  3. Contact information for two referees

How to Apply

Please send applications to jobs@artspace.org.au with the subject line: Confidential Application: Associate Curator – Programs and Exhibitions

Key Dates

  • Application Deadline: 3 December 2025

Location

Sydney, Australia

Additional Details

  • Inclusive Employer: Artspace emphasizes diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from underrepresented groups.
  • New Role: This is a “new role within the organisation,” showing that Artspace is expanding or restructuring its curatorial/program team.
  • Strategic Importance: The Associate Curator will integrate across multiple key Artspace functions — meaning it’s not purely curatorial but also involves education, outreach, and residency programming.

Website Link: https://artspace.org.au/news/associate-curator-programs-and-exhibitions

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