Artist Curator Invitation to Tender

Artist Curator Invitation to Tender

Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust Closing date: Mon, 18 May 2026

Artform: Museums
Role: Creative
Contract: Temporary
North West

Tue, 05 May 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

Tullie is seeking an experienced Artist Curator to plan, curate and deliver a creative display of Tullie’s varied collections within the Phase 3 Active Gallery.

Job Description

It is envisaged that this display will form a spectacular 'Central Sculpture' suspended at ceiling height, celebrating the depth and breadth of the Tullie collections, alongside a creative soundscape. We are looking for someone who can respond to the museum and its collections with an innovative approach to museum display. The installation should include a range of suspended objects at height, drawing visitors through the gallery to experience an exciting exploration of Tullie's historic collection and themes.

The appointed Artist Curator will work alongside the Collections and Access Manager and the Active Gallery Producer, and collectively you will feed creative input to the lead Exhibitions Designers.

The Artist Curator will:
Curate, design, and plan a new installation of collection objects known as the 'Central Sculpture' (working title) as part of the new Gallery developments under Project Tullie Phase 3: Breaking Down Barriers, in close collaboration with the Exhibition and Interpretation Design team and the Project Tullie Project Management Team.
Research, identify, and select collection items to be displayed as part of the 'Central Sculpture' with the Tullie team.
Work collaboratively to help support the Exhibition Design team to finalise technical requirements for object suspension at height and define the hanging system together.
Research, identify, and if required, commission, a series of audio files to create a soundscape to accompany the physical work in close collaboration with the Curatorial and Design teams. It is suggested that these sounds will be of, or reflect, the objects themselves and evoke an atmosphere of the historic collections.
Work closely with the Project Tullie team to ensure that collections' care and conservation needs are being met within the installation.
Consider how the visitor will learn, feel, and respond when interacting with the 'Central Sculpture'.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Artist Curator Invitation to Tender
  • Salary: £10k-£15k
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Museums
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Temporary
  • Closing date: Mon, 18 May 2026
  • Location:
    North West
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Job: Artist Curator Invitation to Tender

Job: Artist Curator Invitation to Tender

Organisation: Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust

Postcode: CA3 8TP

How to Apply

Any enquiries relating to this Brief should be submitted via Curator Space by 5pm Monday 11 May 2026.

Your submission must be submitted via Curator Space by 10am Monday 18 May 2026 (in bold)

The brief can be found here: https://www.curatorspace.com/opportunities/detail/project-tullie-phase--artist-curator-brief/10615