This is a maternity cover role. The exhibition is in the advanced stages of planning. This role would involve working to established plans and content and will be responsible for seeing through the final stages of delivery of a compelling, historically rigorous, and audience-focused exhibition that draws on the rich archival collections held at The Hold and pre-arranged nationally significant loans. Full brief is available here: Suffolk Archives is seeking an experienced freelance curator to lead the final stages of delivery of the major temporary exhibition Witches: Suffolk's Dark Legacy at The Hold, Ipswich. The exhibition will explore Suffolk's significant role in England's witch trials, the life and work of the Witchfinder General Matthew Hopkins, local accusations, trials, and the evolving image of the witch through time. Full brief is available here: https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.suffolkarchives.co.uk%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F04%2FFreelance-Exhibition-and-Interpretation-Officer-Maternity-Cover-FINAL.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK Please submit:Job Summary
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Suffolk Archives is seeking an experienced freelance curator to lead the final stages of delivery of the major temporary exhibition Witches: Suffolk's Dark Legacy at The Hold, Ipswich. The exhibition will explore Suffolk's significant role in England's witch trials, the life and work of the Witchfinder General Matthew Hopkins, local accusations, trials, and the evolving image of the witch through time.
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The exhibition is in the advanced stages of planning. This role would involve working to established plans and content and will be responsible for seeing through the final stages of delivery of a compelling, historically rigorous, and audience-focused exhibition that draws on the rich archival collections held at The Hold and pre-arranged nationally significant loans.Job Responsibilities
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A covering letter (max 1 side) explaining your interest and relevant experience.
A current CV.
A short sample of exhibition text you have written (one panel + one label is sufficient) or a link to a recent exhibition you curated.
If you wish to discuss any element of the role please contact
[email protected]
Tel: 01473 264520
Applications should be submitted to [email protected] by 5pm Friday 29th May
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview and presentation at The Hold.