Job Vacancy | Curator of Italian and Spanish Art at The National Gallery of Ireland

Closing date for receipt of applications: 5 October.

The National Gallery of Ireland wishes to recruit a Curator of Italian and Spanish Art. The overall responsibility of this post is to care for, research and provide information about the Gallery’s collection of Italian and Spanish Art. Reporting to the Head Curator (or nominated deputy), the Curator of Italian and Spanish Art will:

 Research and publish on the Italian and Spanish works of art in the Gallery’s collection
 Keep abreast with current scholarly research in these fields
 Ensure that the collections of Italian and Spanish art are displayed to the highest standards
 Curate exhibitions on Italian and Spanish art that contribute to the Gallery’s public programme
 Propose new acquisitions and loans
 Provide insurance valuations for works in the collection
 Propose the priorities for conservation and agree on works to receive treatment
 Ensure that the information on the Italian and Spanish works of art is up-to-date (on the Gallery’s website, labels and the collection registration system)
 Take part in the Gallery’s lecture programme
 Respond to queries from the public, external specialists and arrange visits and inspections where appropriate
 Maintain and develop professional relationships with colleagues from other museums, academics, private collectors, dealers and auction house staff
 Contribute to sponsorship proposals, press releases and other related documentation
 Actively contribute to the Staff Development Programme
 Complete other duties as required

Salary: €30,376 per annum

For full job description and requirements see: candidatemanager.net/…