curatorial jobs in Chicago

University of Chicago's Smart Museum of Art seeks a Curatorial Associate for Permanent Collections to support the development of a new collection plan and a major handbook publication. The role coordinates cross-departmental work, manages project milestones, and conducts in-depth research on collection objects for scholarly and public audiences. The position...

University of Chicago's Smart Museum of Art seeks a Curatorial Associate for Permanent Collections to support the development of a new collection plan and a major handbook publication. The role coordinates cross-departmental work, manages project milestones, and conducts in-depth research on collection objects for scholarly and public audiences. The position...

University of Chicago's Smart Museum of Art seeks a Curatorial Associate for Permanent Collections to support the development of a new collection plan and a major handbook publication. The role coordinates cross-departmental work, manages project milestones, and conducts in-depth research on collection objects for scholarly and public audiences. The position...

The Smart Museum of Art invites a Curatorial Associate, Permanent Collections, to join a rigorous, collaborative team in Chicago. The role focuses on developing a new collection plan, and managing a major handbook publication, while reorganizing collections across on-site and off-site storage in partnership with the Feitler Center and Registration. The...

About the Department As the fine arts museum of the University of Chicago, the Smart Museum of Art is a site for rigorous inquiry and exchange that encourages the examination of complex issues through the lens of art objects and artistic practice. Through strong scholarly and community collaborations and a welcoming approach to its exhibitions, collections,...

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago seeks a Technician for Arts of Africa and AGRC departments in Chicago, IL. The role supports two departments with installation, handling, and conservation tasks, reporting to the Collection Manager. Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and experience with 3D objects. Responsibilities include...

Department AI Museum Director About the Department As the fine arts museum of the University of Chicago, the Smart Museum of Art is a site for rigorous inquiry and exchange that encourages the examination of complex issues through the lens of art objects and artistic practice. Through strong scholarly and community collaborations and a welcoming approach to...

Department AI Museum Director About the Department As the fine arts museum of the University of Chicago, the Smart Museum of Art is a site for rigorous inquiry and exchange that encourages the examination of complex issues through the lens of art objects and artistic practice. Through strong scholarly and community collaborations and a welcoming approach to...

About the Metropolitan Museum of Art The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. The Museum lives in two iconic sites in New York City—The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters. Millions of people also take part in The Met experience online.BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEWThe Met is, and sees itself as, an...

About the Metropolitan Museum of Art The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. The Museum lives in two iconic sites in New York City—The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters. Millions of people also take part in The Met experience online. Since its founding in 1870, The Met has always aspired to...

Technician - Arts of Africa & Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium Job Category : Curatorial Requisition Number : TECHN002946 Posted : October 26, 2026 Full-Time On-site Locations Showing 1 location Chicago, IL 60603, USA Description About the Art Institute of Chicago The Art Institute of Chicago shares its singular collections with our city and the world. We...

The Metropolitan Museum of Art seeks a Senior Museum Acquisitions Specialist to manage acquisitions, deaccessioning, and related records. This on-site role partners with Counsel’s Office, curatorial, conservator, registrar, and finance teams to support board reporting and governance processes.Responsibilities include drafting policies, reviewing gift and...

Art Institute Of Chicago Conservation And Science Leadership PositionThe Art Institute of Chicago shares its singular collections with our city and the world. We collect, care for, and interpret works of art across time, cultures, geographies, and identities. We are a place of gathering and learning, committed to fostering an inclusive understanding of human...

DepartmentADV Smart MuseumAbout the DepartmentThe University of Chicago Advancement team cultivates lifelong connections with more than 220,000 alumni, current students, parents, and friends worldwide, building community through intellectual, professional, and other meaningful experiences on campus, around the world and online. Advancement empowers every...

Chicago Public Schools in Chicago, IL seeks a part-time Art Exhibitions + Technology Support professional to plan and execute student exhibitions and manage digital-media spaces on-site. Lead installation, curatorial concept development, and equipment handling to showcase student work.The role requires at least 2 years in arts/education/technology, a...

This position is 100% on-site. Overview: The Public Affairs & Art Programs Coordinator turns priorities set by the Director of Public Affairs and member committees into organized programs, events, communications, records, and follow-through. The role focuses on administration, project management, event coordination, documentation, and execution. Primary...

About the Art Institute of ChicagoThe Art Institute of Chicago shares its singular collections with our city and the world. We collect, care for, and interpret works of art across time, cultures, geographies, and identities. We are a place of gathering and learning, committed to fostering an inclusive understanding of human creativity.About the DepartmentThe...

Department ADV Smart Museum About the Department The University of Chicago Advancement team cultivates lifelong connections with more than 220,000 alumni, current students, parents, and friends worldwide, building community through intellectual, professional, and other meaningful experiences on campus, around the world and online. Advancement empowers every...

Museum Internship Opportunities Interested in working in a museum? The Field Museum's website http://www.fieldmuseum.org/about/careers has several paid internship opportunities working with Anthropology Collections and Research: Intern, Anthropology Alliance, Latin America Curatorial Team Collections Intern, Anthropology Alliance, Old World Curatorial Team...

Freelance Art Handling Technician The Art Institute of Chicago shares its singular collections with our city and the world. We collect, care for, and interpret works of art across time, cultures, geographies, and identities. We are a place of gathering and learning, committed to fostering an inclusive understanding of human creativity. The department of...