Art Photography Curator

Location: Remote – Worldwide

Salary: $50–$105 per hour

What you will do

• Review artworks and collections and select pieces for specific themes, exhibitions, or collections.
• Assess attribution, dates, mediums, editions, print types, and historical context, including vintage and later photographic prints.
• Identify provenance gaps, questionable attributions, and potential condition or display risks.
• Verify artwork titles, labels, and descriptions for accuracy and appropriateness.
• Flag potential copyright, consent, ownership, and other rights-related concerns.
• Provide concise written explanations supporting curatorial decisions and assessments.

Requirements

• Professional experience as a Curator, Assistant Curator, Collections or Exhibitions Specialist, Gallery Director, Auction House Specialist, Art or Photo Archivist, or Registrar.
• Hands-on experience selecting, attributing, displaying, acquiring, or managing artworks and collections.
• Photography specialists must understand photographic prints, editions, and printing processes.
• Strong understanding of provenance, artwork evaluation, and exhibition suitability.
• Ability to explain curatorial decisions and identify questionable attributions.
• Strong written English communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Contractor role performed remotely worldwide.
• Selected candidates receive project guidelines and complete an initial task for review before proceeding.

Hiring process

• Submit a resume and short professional profile.
• Complete a brief curation interview about experience with exhibitions, collections, and artwork attribution; no preparation or written assignment is required.
• Qualifications are assessed against project requirements, followed by onboarding and an initial task for selected candidates.