Curator
Lancaster Arts Closing date: Sun, 17 May 2026
- Full time
- £40k-£50k
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Job Summary
Job Description
The role of Curator for Lancaster Arts is at the centre of our artistic programme. You will work closely with the Director to realise our potential as a combined arts National Portfolio Organisation, situated within a leading university which is committed to interdisciplinary practice and civic engagement. Our contemporary arts programme integrates our presentational programme with commissions and arts sector development, working within annual themes. You will be highly committed to developing collaborative practices and new partnerships that build on our working values and the support of new artistic practices.
The Curator is responsible for the visual arts programme, be this in the Peter Scott Gallery, the campus or in the city of Lancaster and Morecambe, as well as with regional, national, and international partners. This role oversees the care and maintenance of the University Art Collection, ensuring its sustainability and capability to flourish.
Lancaster Arts has been part of the combined arts portfolio of Arts Council England for almost 20 years, with a renowned reputation for cutting-edge arts practice in all art forms. We are proud of our support for artists exploring new directions for their work and fostering new relationships with arts professionals, colleagues at the university and the multiple and varied communities in the region. You will have a high degree of relational skills for working with a broad and diverse range of people, and a track record for maintaining ongoing relationships with artists and producers over a period of time. Please visit our website to learn more.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Curator
- Salary: £40k-£50k
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Combined arts
- Role: Curation
- Contract: Temporary
- Closing date: Sun, 17 May 2026
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Location:
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Job: Curator
Job: Curator
Organisation: Lancaster Arts
Postcode: LA1 4YW
How to Apply
If you would like a brief informal discussion about this role, please contact our Director, Jocelyn Cunningham at [email protected]
Deadline for applications is midnight, 17th of May 2026 followed by shortlisting. The recruitment process for this post will take place over two days, on 04 and 05 June 2026 to visit the campus and meet our team, followed by a formal interview. Lancaster Arts will arrange and pay for accommodation on campus for the evening. Shortlisted candidates will need to be available for both days.
Our vacancy management is coordinated by Lancaster University, and you must complete an online application via https://hr-jobs.lancs.ac.uk/ . Please include a cover letter outlining your interest in this role.
- Contact name: Jocelyn Cunningham
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Lancaster Arts
Lancaster Arts is a contemporary arts organisation in the northwest of England with a renowned reputation for cutting edge arts practice in all art forms. Our home is at the heart of the Lancaster University campus, and our venues include the Great Hall, Nuffield Theatre and Peter Scott Gallery. We regularly host work off campus in the Lancaster District and beyond. We host a wide spectrum of events and participatory opportunities across contemporary theatre, dance, music, visual art and circus.