Emerging Curator Vacancy

Emerging Curator Vacancy

South Square Centre Closing date: Mon, 20 Jul 2026

Artform: Visual arts
Role: Curation
Contract: Contract
Yorkshire
  • Part time
  • £10k-£15k

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

South Square is seeking a Emerging Curator to join our team for a 8-month placement aimed at learning, developing skills and increasing confidence for a young person at the beginning of their career in contemporary visual arts.

Job Description

The Emerging Curator will get the opportunity to work across all aspects of the centre's delivery including exhibitions, public realm projects, community-led projects, events and audience development.

The placement is open to anyone who has an active interest in pursuing a career in curatorial practice, arts management or arts production in the visual arts.

The role will include:

Assisting with the curation and installation of exhibitions, supporting the curator to care for artworks and to decide on the exhibition look & feel.
Supporting the writing and presentation of interpretation including producing accessible formats.
Supporting the development, design & delivery of events, which include onsite events such as exhibitions, workshops, artist talks and community events, as well as events across Bradford district.
Assisting with the organisation of above events, including souring materials, liaising with artists, facilitators and contractors, and managing ticket sales.
Liaising with and attending meetings with programme team Programme Manager/Director, Freelance Artists, Organisational Partners.
Collecting and collating feedback and project evaluation.
Supporting day-to-day operations, being a friendly face of our organisation and a support for visitors attending the centre.
Developing and supporting community workshops, including working with volunteers and work placement students.
Supporting marketing of exhibitions, events and workshops including; writing press releases, adding listing to online platforms, designing invites and marketing material, organising distribution of printed material, producing stories/content for online marketing.

The deadline for applications is Monday 20th July at 23:59

Interviews will take place on Thursday 30th July on-site at South Square Centre.

Suggested start date: Tuesday 18th August

Job Requirements

We're looking for an individual with some of the following qualities:

Ability to work in a self-directed manner and show initiative.
Excellent communication, written and IT skills.
Knowledge and experience of the regional cultural scene in Bradford and its audiences.
Experience and understanding of how to engage with a range of audiences.
Interest or experience in organising/producing exhibitions, cultural or heritage projects.
Understanding and knowledge of exhibitions, events and/or community projects.
Experience using social media to promote events.

Essential criteria

Priority will be given to those living in the Bradford district, but applications are open to those in the wider West Yorkshire area.
This application is not open to international applicants.
Those still studying are not eligible to apply unless their studies finish before the start date.
Must be flexible to work some evenings and weekends.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Emerging Curator Vacancy
  • Salary: £10k-£15k
  • Hours: Part time
  • Artform: Visual arts
  • Role: Curation
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Mon, 20 Jul 2026
  • Location:
    Yorkshire
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Job: Emerging Curator Vacancy

Job: Emerging Curator Vacancy

Organisation: South Square Centre

Postcode: BD13 3LD

How to Apply

Please submit a CV and a covering letter (max. 2 pages) outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role – feel free to also include images.

Applicants are also welcome to submit applications in audio or video format, files can be sent by WeTransfer or attached to an email. We request that they are within a duration of 15 minutes.

Applications should be sent to [email protected] with ‘Emerging Curator Application’ in the subject line.