Yale Center for British Art

The Yale Center for British Art seeks a Director of Curatorial Affairs (DCA) who will provide strategic direction, coherence, and oversight for the curatorial, interpretation, conservation, and publications functions of the Yale Center for British Art. Reporting to the Paul Mellon Director and a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the DCA will ensure that the museum’s artistic program advances the YCBA’s mission, strengthens its public and scholarly impact, and aligns with the institution’s strategic plan. The DCA will be a strategic and creative partner to the Director, helping to shape the museum’s artistic vision, oversee a sustainable and ambitious long-range exhibition calendar, and drive the curatorial and publications program. The DCA will bring both creative sensibility and the practical, logistical, and financial acumen to develop and manage complex projects, partnerships, and commissions from conception to execution.

The Yale Center for British Art holds the largest and most significant collection of British art outside the United Kingdom and is unique in the United States for its focus on advancing scholarship and public engagement in the field. Its wide-ranging exhibitions and programs feature British art and culture from across five centuries and into the present day, revealing the diversity of British artists and sharing stories of enduring global relevance. Housed in the last museum designed by the acclaimed architect Louis I. Kahn, the museum offers visitors a singular environment in which to experience art and access to major resources, including a renowned collection of nearly 100,000 objects, a Reference Library, and a Study Room. Created through the generosity of philanthropist and Yale graduate Paul Mellon, today the YCBA remains free and open to the public.

"I am looking for someone who understands the extraordinary potential of this collection and who is energized by its possibilities. The right candidate will not only be a serious thinker, but also someone outward-looking, imaginative, and attentive to audiences and interpretation. Most importantly, I am looking for a true partner—someone who is excited by the opportunity to think with us about the future of the institution, whom we serve, and how our curatorial work can deepen the impact and relevance of the museum in the years ahead." — Martina Droth, Paul Mellon Director

For more information, including core competencies and qualifications,
please refer to the full prospectus.