Senior Curator

Senior Curators research, develop, and curate exhibitions and displays at large art galleries and museums. They are confident leaders and communicators and have the ability to supervise a team of gallery curators and technicians.

As a Senior Curator you could be representing the gallery at an international event, developing a relationship with a significant overseas gallery, reviewing recommended collection pieces from a junior curator, negotiating the gifting of an important art piece from a private collector, developing an exhibition idea with the gallery team, or editing a piece of academic writing for submission to an international art journal.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $117,000
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a senior curator?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Master of Museum and Heritage Studies

On Campus
18 months
$0 - $49,005
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Arts (Art History)

On Campus
3 years
$0 - $50,976
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Arts

Blended, On Campus
18 - 24 months
$0 - $59,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Fine Arts

On Campus
3 years
$0 - $106,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Fine Arts (Research)

Blended
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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