Organizer Information
Kunsthalle Wien is the City of Vienna's primary institution for international contemporary art and discourse. Conceptualized as a temporary edifice in the shape of a container by architect Adolf Krischanitz, Kunsthalle Wien opened its doors at Karlsplatz in 1992. The institution does not maintain a collection of its own, instead building its programme around individual and themed exhibitions, commissioning new works and partnering with national and international artists and institutions. In May 2001, the Kunsthalle moved into its current headquarters in the MuseumsQuartier, designed by Ortner & Ortner, where the historic Winterreithalle of the former imperial mews was extended with a functional annex combining the historic building with contemporary architecture. The original yellow container at Karlsplatz was removed at that point, leaving a smaller, 221 m² exhibition space in a glass pavilion, also designed by Krischanitz, which continues to host programming today. Kunsthalle Wien is an institution of Stadt Wien Kunst GmbH and sister institution of Fotoarsenal Wien, with special emphasis on research into artistic practices and support for local and international artists. As stated in the posting, Stadt Wien Kunst GmbH is a subsidiary of the City of Vienna, offering institutional security and stability alongside an internationally oriented, content-driven working environment.
Title & Description
Assistant Curator — Kunsthalle Wien
Kunsthalle Wien is seeking an Assistant Curator to actively help shape its artistic programme. The institution is looking for someone with enthusiasm for contemporary art and its discourses, experience working with artists, and a track record organizing exhibitions.
The role supports the full arc of the Kunsthalle's exhibition work — planning, research, development, production, contextualization, and evaluation of the artistic programme — while working closely with artists, curators, and exhibition producers. It also carries substantial editorial responsibilities, including research, writing, translation, editing, and proofreading of exhibition texts and accompanying materials in both German and English, as well as fundraising and sponsorship support, communications and marketing input, and representation of the institution within Vienna's contemporary art scene.
The Role Overview
- Position Type: Full-time, 40 hours per week
- Contract Type: Unlimited (permanent)
- Salary: €3,000 gross per month (full-time basis)
- Working Hours: Monday to Friday, with a flexible working time model and optional home office
- Start of Contract: As soon as possible
- Department / Programme: Artistic programme of Kunsthalle Wien
Position & Tasks
- Support the planning, research, development, production, contextualization, and evaluation of the artistic programmes of Kunsthalle Wien
- Work closely with artists, curators, and exhibition producers to support all aspects of exhibition design
- Work closely with publication management to support all aspects of editorial work
- Support artists in cross-departmental cooperation, especially during exhibition construction
- Prepare, implement, and document project meetings
- Collaborate on research, writing, translation, editing, and proofreading of exhibition texts and other accompanying materials, in German and English
- Coordinate cross-departmental approvals of various texts and timelines
- Research, prepare, and control exhibition documents and dossiers, including lists of works, project descriptions, biographies, bibliographies, and contact lists
- Draft and submit loan requests
- Support fundraising and sponsorship activities in coordination with other departments
- Participate in communication and marketing strategies for exhibitions, and in the development of artist editions and exhibition merchandise
- Cooperate closely with the chief curator, artistic direction, and mediation team to support research, development, and implementation of exhibition concepts and public programmes
- Represent the institution locally; actively participate in and contribute to Vienna's contemporary art and culture scene
- Cooperate with external partners at local, national, and international levels
- Archive exhibition materials in the Kunsthalle's digital and physical archives; support maintenance of accurate, up-to-date CRM data records
- Conduct guided tours and participate in the public programme, as required
- Work closely with the production team to assist with budgeting, scheduling, and installation planning — including customization of SketchUp models — and other exhibition planning documents, as needed
- Curate and manage exhibitions and projects, as required
Categories
- Curatorial Practice
- Contemporary Art
- Exhibition Production
- Arts Administration
- Publication & Editorial
- Cultural Programming
- Museum Studies
Eligibility
- No nationality or country-of-residence restriction stated in the source
- Knowledge of and enthusiasm for contemporary art and its discourses
- Completed subject-specific training, or at least 1 year of professional experience in contemporary art, preferably in a public institution
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills in both German and English
- Very good IT skills (MS Office); SketchUp knowledge stated as an advantage (preferred, not mandatory)
- Excellent writing skills, demonstrated via a required work sample (max. 1 page)
- Ability to work both independently and cooperatively in a team
- Accurate, structured, and timely way of working, with excellent organizational skills
- Team-oriented, communicative personality able to act independently and with own responsibility
- Flexibility and resilience under deadline pressure
- Discretion and loyalty to the institution
Program Benefits
- Salary: €3,000 gross per month, full-time basis
- Flexible working time model
- Optional home office arrangement
- Institutional security and stability as a subsidiary of the City of Vienna
- Opportunity to work and develop within an internationally oriented, creative network
- All other benefits (health insurance, pension contributions, vacation days, etc.): Not specified in the source
Application Fee
None
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 23 August 2026
- Interview Date: 31 August 2026
Location
Vienna, Austria
Additional Details
- Kunsthalle Wien encourages applications from people of all backgrounds, genders, ages, religions, and sexual orientations
- Costs incurred in connection with the application cannot be reimbursed
- Kunsthalle Wien is a subsidiary of Stadt Wien Kunst GmbH, itself a subsidiary of the City of Vienna