Curator
The Common Guild Closing date: Mon, 02 Nov 2026
- Part time
- £30k-£40k
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
The Curator will work closely with the Director and the wider team to shape and deliver The Common Guild's programme of contemporary art exhibitions, projects and events. Combining curatorial thinking with a passion for exhibition making and practical delivery, the role will support artists to realise ambitious work and contribute to the creation of thoughtful, welcoming experiences for audiences.
This is an exciting and varied role for an experienced Curator who brings knowledge of contemporary art practice, artistic curiosity, sound judgement and a practical approach. The Curator will balance care for artists and colleagues with budgets, schedules and the decision-making required to deliver a high-quality public programme.
Job Requirements
Please see out Recruitment Pack for the full job requirements: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60c07faed502261d79b77ba9/t/6ad73e42e2be2c63ede8378e/1792491074458/Curator+Recruitment+Pack+2026.pdf
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Curator
- Salary: £30k-£40k (pro-rata)
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Visual arts
- Role: Curation
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Mon, 02 Nov 2026
- Location: Scotland | view on Google Maps
Job: Curator
Job: Curator
Organisation: The Common Guild
Postcode: G5 0YX
How to Apply
1. Carefully read the Recruitment Pack
2. Please send the following in PDF format:
A) Your CV
Please include your relevant employment, freelance, voluntary and educational experience. We will request references only from the preferred candidate and will contact referees with your agreement.
B) A covering letter of no more than two pages
Please tell us:
why you are interested in the Curator role and The Common Guild;
how your experience and approach relate to the role; and
what you would hope to contribute to the programme, organisation and team
Submission
Email your CV and covering letter to [email protected] by Monday 2 November 2026 at noon. Please also complete the anonymous equal opportunities monitoring form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/x7CfCAn8PA
- Contact email: [email protected]
About The Common Guild
The Common Guild is a visual arts organisation in Glasgow, Scotland. It was established in 2006 and has commissioned two Turner Prize-nominated works: Duncan Campbell in 2014 and Janice Kerbel in 2015. The Common Guild is located in a former school building on the south bank of the River Clyde in Glasgow.