Curate Southern European Art at the Ashmolean

January 15 2026

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Posted by Adam Busiakiewicz:

The Ashmolean in Oxford are hiring a Curator of Southern European Art.

According to the job description:

 In this role, you will have curatorial responsibility for the care, development and interpretation of the Italian and Spanish collections, and related Southern European schools, from the fourteenth century to 1945.

You will develop and curate ambitious exhibitions, contribute to research, publication and teaching, and play a central role in the major West Wing project, helping to shape new gallery displays and improve access to the collections. You will enhance the collections through acquisitions and long-term loans, cultivate relationships with donors and international partners, and contribute to the documentation, digitisation and online presentation of the collections. The role involves close collaboration with colleagues across the Museum, GLAM (Gardens, Libraries, and Museums), and the wider Oxford University, as well as leadership and supervision of fellows, interns, volunteers and students.

The job comes with a salary of between £56,623 - £65,336 per annum and applications must be in by 11th February 2026.

Good luck if you're applying!

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