We are delighted to announce a global Open Call for the inaugural Asymmetry Assistant Curator Fellowship at Nottingham Contemporary. Beginning in April 2027, this two-year fellowship offers an early-career curator the opportunity to develop practical curatorial experience within one of Europe's leading contemporary art institutions. Together, Asymmetry and Nottingham Contemporary have conceived the fellowship as a meaningful pathway into curatorial practice, combining hands-on institutional experience with space for independent research, experimentation and public engagement. Geared towards an early-career practitioner who, to any extent, identifies with Chinese or Sinophone cultures or backgrounds, the fellowship offers an immersive introduction to contemporary curatorial practice. Embedded within Nottingham Contemporary's curatorial team, the fellow will contribute to exhibitions, artist commissions, live programmes, research, writing, and institutional development, gaining experience across every stage of a project - from research and conception through production, public presentation and evaluation. Working alongside colleagues across the organisation, from learning, marketing, and development to visitor services, they will develop a broad understanding of how exhibitions and programmes are realised collaboratively within a leading public contemporary art institution. Read more at https://www.nottinghamcontemporary.org/about/work-with-us/#asymmetry-assistant-curator-fellowship Open to an early-career curator with knowledge and experience of contemporary art, curatorial practices, and cultural ecosystems, candidates for the Assistant Curator Please complete and submit your application via our online application page.Job Summary
Job Description
Job Requirements
Fellowship should possess:
1-3 years of curatorial experience and demonstrated commitment to developing knowledge of international contemporary art history
Familiarity and interest in emerging artistic practices
Degrees in Art History, Cultural Studies, or relevant fields with emphasis on contemporary art, or equivalent work experience
Experience working directly with living artists, commissioning new works, developing exhibitions and live programmes, and producing editorial content
A desire to understand the particulars of curating in the British public institutional sector
Interest and enthusiasm for collaborating with a hands-on team of colleagues, across a wide range of tasks and responsibilitiesHow to Apply
Deadline 25th Oct midnight