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Curator, contemporary art specialist - Exhibition curator at the Musée d'Art moderne

Paris Musées · Local government

En français : Conservateur·trice spécialité art contemporain - Commissaire d'expositions au musée d'Art moderne

This job in plain words

The job is to enrich, run and promote the collections of the Musée d'Art moderne de Paris. The person designs and organises temporary exhibitions, both in the museum and outside it. The job is based in Paris and remote work is possible.

Open to non-civil servants Remote work possible

Can you apply?

Civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff (contractuels) can apply. No other condition is stated.

Category
Category A (executive)
Diploma
Not stated
Contract
Open to civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff (contractuels). Category A. Contract type not stated.

The profile they want:

  • Independence and scientific rigour
  • Good organisation and teamwork skills
  • Knowledge of modern and contemporary art history
  • Specialisation in contemporary art
  • Working knowledge of English
  • Sense of public service

What you would do

  • Design and lead the scientific curation of temporary exhibitions
  • Design hangings and promote the museum's collections
  • Carry out research on the works in the collection
  • Lead the editing of exhibition catalogues
  • Look for funding and partners for exhibitions
  • Help the museum's reach abroad, in Europe and beyond

How to apply

Apply on the employer's website, Paris Musées, using the link in the offer. You must send a CV and a cover letter.

Documents to send:

  • CV
  • Cover letter

Good to know:

  • Remote work possible
  • Category A post, no management role
  • Post may be vacant from 01/01/2026
  • Based in Paris, 11 avenue du Président Wilson

We wrote this summary automatically from the official offer. Only the offer published on Choisir le Service Public counts: read it before you apply. Source: Choisir le Service Public (DGAFP), Etalab 2.0 licence.

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