Wrightwood 659 is a contemporary exhibition space dedicated to architecture and socially
engaged art. A full list of past exhibitions can be found at www.wrightwood659.org.

We are seeking a full-time Curatorial Assistant to join our team, reporting directly to the Executive
Director. The Curatorial Assistant assists with and contributes to all aspects of the preparation
and implementation of major loan exhibitions. The ideal candidate would have a Master of Arts
degree in Modern/Contemporary Art and be a highly organized, efficient multitasker.

Major Job Responsibilities

• Assist with exhibition preparation, installation, and deinstallation.
• Work collaboratively with outside curators, lenders, and partner institutions to facilitate
  exhibition planning, including, but not limited to, assembling checklists and assisting with
  writing labels, didactics, and other interpretative materials.
• Coordinate with internal and external staff to manage curatorial task workflows, track
  project timelines, and ensure effective communication across teams to support the
  successful planning and execution of the exhibition.
  In collaboration with the registrarial team and outside curators, prepare and track loan
  requests; maintain communication with lenders.
• Prepare, line-edit, and proofread catalogue copy and bibliographies; work with outside
  authors and publishers.
• Prepare, line-edit, and proofread in-gallery didactic materials, digital interactives, and online
  resources.
• Liaise with outside graphic designers on the creation of exhibition assets, including
  brochures, labels/didactics, advertisements, and other materials.
• Conduct research on exhibition topics in preparation for public tours, educator training, and
  need for original written content.
• Lead curatorial tours on exhibition-related topics.
• Create and update photologs; prepare and track image requests and permissions;
  coordinate sharing of images and credit lines with marketing team.
• Propose and organize public programming for each exhibition; prepare speaker
  agreements; and draft introductory remarks.
• Write and edit content for marketing materials, education ephemera, and weekly
  newsletter.