The Curator of Exhibitions will join a dynamic curatorial team, working in partnership with the Head of Exhibitions under the supervision of the Executive Director to propose, organize, coordinate develop forward-thinking exhibitions, commissioned projects, and publications. She/he/they will curate exhibition projects that span all visual arts disciplines and feature artists in all phases of their respective careers. The Curator of Exhibitions at WCA, will facilitate touring and curated exhibitions on behalf of the Wex. Alongside and in support of this work, the Curator will cultivate a practice of rigorous intellectual engagement in the fields of contemporary art and culture, seeking out opportunities for dialogue with thought partners on campus, in the region, and further afield. The Curator will possess a track record of publication and research, an established network of contacts, nationally and internationally, and a knowledge and understanding of the issues surrounding modern and contemporary art as well as extensive experience of the processes involved in presenting and organizing artistic projects. As part of this practice, they will also work to align meaningfully with cross-departmental initiatives and opportunities at the Center and will play a key role in overseeing scholarship on, and access to, the University’s permanent collection that is stewarded by the Wex, and Exhibitions department archive. The Curator will manage the Associate Curator, the curatorial assistant as well as the curatorial internship program.

Position involves travel, as well as evening and weekend hours.