Curator of Art and Culture

About the Role of Curator of Art and Culture

Saudi Aramco is seeking a Curator of Art and Culture to join the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra). This full-time role involves developing, managing, and interpreting art exhibitions, collections, and cultural initiatives that present art as a living tradition. The Curator will bridge historical and contemporary dimensions of art through world-class exhibitions and educational programs.

About the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra)

Ithra is a leading cultural institution dedicated to enriching lives through culture, creativity, knowledge, and learning. It preserves and promotes cultural heritage while creating meaningful experiences that inspire local and international audiences. Ithra is committed to presenting world-class museum experiences that connect history, creativity, and innovation, fostering dialogue and cross-cultural understanding.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the research, curation, content development, interpretation, and delivery of permanent, temporary, inaugural, and traveling art exhibitions from concept through implementation.
• Develop compelling exhibition narratives that connect historical collections with contemporary artistic and cultural practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Ithra to plan, develop, and deliver exhibition projects, conferences, and cultural programs.
• Manage the development of content, educational vision, interpretation, and programmatic plans for dedicated civilization galleries and interactive museum spaces.
• Oversee the growth, preservation, documentation, and stewardship of permanent and temporary art collections, including securing and managing significant long-term loans and historical installations.
• Assess art objects and historical architectural elements to support collection management, conservation planning, exhibition development, and interpretation.
• Establish, develop, and maintain collaborative partnerships with local and international museums, galleries, cultural institutions, researchers, and subject matter experts.
• Conduct scholarly research and develop publications, books, exhibition catalogues, and interpretive content related to art, aesthetics, visual culture, and traditional crafts.
• Develop and facilitate educational programs, community workshops, symposia, conferences, open lectures, and public engagement initiatives that promote the preservation and revival of traditional arts and crafts.
• Conduct audience research to understand visitor needs and develop exhibitions that are accessible, engaging, and relevant to diverse local and international audiences.
• Manage contracts and coordinate the work of external designers, artisans, consultants, and service providers to develop exhibition components and interactive displays.
• Provide curatorial expertise and guidance to multidisciplinary project teams while managing project budgets, schedules, resources, and stakeholder engagement.
• Represent Ithra at regional and international conferences, professional forums, networking events, and cultural engagements to strengthen institutional partnerships and promote art and culture.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in art and culture curation.

Work Type

This is a full-time position.