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Curatorial Assistant
$33K-$41K / yr. (est.)
$34K
$37,425 / year
$41K
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About Curatorial Assistant

What does a Curatorial Assistant do?
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As Curatorial Assistants, we provide support to curatorial projects initiated within the department. We gather and analyze art historical and scholarly texts, visual and object location information, and budgetary data. We coordinate the safe retrieval and return to the storage of collection pieces. We also assist in the creation and assembly of pieces for display.

Core tasks:

  • scheduling and coordinating the routine aspects of day-to-day usage of the collection
  • assisting in exhibition curation as directed to include retrieval of materials
  • providing information and answers or referring questions about the group as needed
  • performing general collections duties, including assistance with collection acquisitions and loans
  • performing miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

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Professional Growth

How Many Years of Experience Do Professionals Need Before Becoming Curatorial Assistant?
On average, people work 3-5 years in other positions prior to becoming a Curatorial Assistant.
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Curatorial AssistantMiami, FL - A year ago
🙌 Well, it's about time someone highlighted the importance of progressing through different roles before becoming a Curatorial Assistant!
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Curatorial AssistantSan Francisco, CA - A year ago
😞 It takes so long to get that kind of experience... Makes it less accessible for newcomers.

Professional Growth

How Long Do Curatorial Assistant Employees Typically Stay in Their Roles?
On average, Curatorial Assistants works in this position for 1-3 years across multiple employers.
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Museum CuratorSan Francisco, CA - A year ago
This infographic raises concerns about the turnover rate of assistants. Are employers not offering enough incentives to retain talent in the field?
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Student Art ModelBoston, MA - A year ago
🔥I'm still studying, but it's disheartening to think that as an assistant, I may not have much job stability or growth potential in the first few years.

Professional Growth

What Is the Job Hopper Score for Curatorial Assistant Employees?
Frequent job changes in Curatorial Assistant, indicating a willingness to change companies and roles more frequently.
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Curatorial AssistantHouston, TX - A year ago
🤔 Job hopping can be beneficial for learning and networking, but it also means missing out on depth of knowledge and expertise.
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Curatorial AssistantSan Francisco, CA - A year ago
i honestly had no idea that the frequency of job changes would be such an issue in this field 👀

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Fields of study

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Top educational institutions

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Columbia University in the City of New York

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Demographics

Culture & Values

What Is the Age and Gender Ratio of Curatorial Assistant Employees?
Gender ratio in Curatorial Assistant position: 0.282508370283232 Male and 0.717491629716768 Female. Age ratio in Curatorial Assistant position: 16-20: 19%, 21-30: 75%, 31-40: 5%, 41-50: 1%, 51-60: 0%, 60+: 0%. Curatorial Assistant position is predominantly female (71.7%) with the largest age group being 21-30 years old, followed by 16-20 years old.
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Curatorial AssistantHouston, TX - A year ago
Wow, talk about a lack of diversity in age groups! Are there any older Curatorial Assistants out there? 🤷
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Curatorial AssistantMiami, FL - A year ago
I'm tired of these statistics about women dominating creative fields. We need more gender balance in all careers! 💪

Workplaces

Professional Growth

Who Are the Top Employers for Curatorial Assistant?
Top employers of Curatorial Assistant position: Harvard University, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Smithsonian. People who work in Curatorial Assistant position most typically go on to work for the Harvard University.
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Curatorial AssistantHouston, TX - A year ago
Excuse you, Harvard! The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston has an incredible program that rivals any other institution!
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Curatorial AssistantWashington, D.C. - A year ago
Harvard and Smithsonian may be top contenders, but nothing beats the Smithsonian experience for a Curatorial Assistant!
Harvard University
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Smithsonian

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What Industries Does Curatorial Assistant Typically Have Experience In?
Industry Background: The most typical industries of Curatorial Assistant: Arts / Entertainment / Recreation, Education, Retail, Religious / Grantmaking / Civic, Professional / Scientific / Technical. Curatorial Assistant employees most likely come from a Arts / Entertainment / Recreation industry background.
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Curatorial AssistantNew York City, NY - A year ago
Miami, chill out! Not everyone has an artsy background or knows what a Curatorial Assistant does. It's okay to ask questions and learn. 🙌
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Curatorial AssistantAustin, TX - A year ago
Y'all are getting so worked up. Just do a quick Google search, Chicago, if you're interested. Being a Curatorial Assistant involves assisting with researching, cataloging, and organizing artwork for exhibitions. It's a pretty cool gig! 👍

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What is the women/men ratio in the job of Curatorial Assistant?
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Isabella Holmes3 years ago
70% of the workforce being women.
How old are people who work as a Curatorial Assistant?
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Liam Brown3 years ago
24 is the average age of people working as a Curatorial Assistant.
Is a Curatorial Assistant considered to be a junior profession?
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Benjamin Gardner3 years ago
On average, people have 4 years of experience when they start working as a Curatorial Assistant
Which industries have a lot of people working in Curatorial Assistant roles?
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Sophie Hayes3 years ago
Most typically work in the Arts / Entertainment / Recreation industry.
What kind of higher education a Curatorial Assistant need?
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Isabella Holmes3 years ago
As a Curatorial Assistant you’ll probably need Bachelor of Arts degree
As a Curatorial Assistant, which company should I definitely check out for jobs?
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Liam Brown3 years ago
Harvard University, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Smithsonian, The Museum of Modern Art and Whitney Museum employs the most people in the Curatorial Assistant role.
How many years of experience as a Curatorial Assistant is needed in average to switch to another position?
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Isabella Holmes3 years ago
2 years is the typical lifespan for a Curatorial Assistant.
How common is it for a Curatorial Assistant to jump from company to company?
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Isabella Holmes3 years ago
We can say that a Curatorial Assistant is likely a job hopper role.
What occupations do people usually work in before becoming a Curatorial Assistant?
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Isabella Holmes3 years ago
You have a good chance of becoming a Curatorial Assistant if you are working as Research Assistant, Gallery Assistant or Curator
If I’m working as a Curatorial Assistant, what next position could I have?
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Isabella Holmes3 years ago
Consider the following: Curator, Research Assistant or Gallery Assistant
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