The Curator (Co-Production) plays a central role in advancing and further embedding co-production across The Bowes Museum's programmes, building on the Museum's ongoing curatorial practice.
The role is part of Going Places, an Art Fund programme made possible with major support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and The Julia Rausing Trust, with additional support from a generous group of trusts, foundations and individuals.
The Bowes Museum part of the Founding the Future network, and working in partnership with the Watts Gallery (Guildford) and the Russell-Cotes Museum (Bournemouth), the postholder will lead community co-produced programming for TBM's Going Places exhibitions scheduled for 2027 and 2028/9, as part of a collaborative touring exhibition across all three venues (2026-29).
Working within the Collections Team and alongside curatorial colleagues, the postholder will collaborate with learning, production, and marketing staff, external partners, and community members. The role focuses on interpreting and sharing the collection through inclusive, collaborative approaches, ensuring exhibitions and programmes reflect diverse voices, perspectives, and community stories.