Genesis Future Curator (Exhibitions), Royal Academy of Arts

The Royal Academy of Arts is delighted to be partnering with the Genesis Foundation to recruit our second cohort of the Genesis Future Curator Programme, a two-year trainee programme. We have two positions available on the programme, both of which will provide a unique and valuable opportunity to gain a 360 degree view of the life of a Curator at the RA, in addition to broader insights of the inner workings of our organisation.

Genesis Future Curator - Exhibitions

This opportunity sits with our Exhibitions Team, who look after a range of activities from planning and curating our world class exhibitions, to the installation and de-installation of the artworks themselves.

On a day-to-day basis the Genesis Future Curator (Exhibitions) will begin by working alongside their line manager on projects within a specific portfolio, and in time progress to working more independently. Given the nature of the work of the department, these will encompass exhibitions at varying stages of development including the culmination of every project and the installation period. Projects scheduled include a major survey exhibition Kerry James Marshall: The Histories, part of a three venue European tour and A Story of South Asian Art: Mrinalini Mukherjee and her Circle, a partnership with the Hepworth Wakefield.

About You

To be considered for this opportunity, you will have gained experience completing an arts related degree and have a keen appetite for learning. Excellent communication skills are key as is fluency in written English and the ability to craft and edit well written and compelling text. You will also possess razor sharp attention to detail, great organisation skills and have the ability to self-motivate and work well under pressure.

We have developed a cohesive skills development programme for this position so that at the point of completion you will have fostered the knowledge and skills for a long and successful career in the art world.