Curator

Vleeshal Center for Contemporary Art in Middelburg, the Netherlands, is seeking a Curator (32 - 36hrs), starting February 1, 2026. Applications are due 26 November.

About the Role

The Curator works closely with the Executive Director to support all aspects of Vleeshal’s exhibitions and art commissioning activities, both curatorially and administratively. The position plays a key role in continuing and expanding the institution’s curatorial vision, ensuring that Vleeshal maintains an active and distinctive voice locally, nationally, and internationally.

Responsibilities include developing and realizing exhibitions in Vleeshal’s main location, as well as off-site presentations through its nomadic programs, public programs, and digital initiatives. The Curator ensures that the program remains lively, rigorous, and inspiring—with a strong emphasis on hospitality toward both artists and audiences.

The Curator is responsible for oversight and liaison with artists, contributors, and partner institutions for co-commissions and touring projects. The position reports to the Executive Director and works in close coordination with the Production Manager, the Communications Officer, and the Participation and Executive teams.

This is a one-year appointment with the intention to extend.

Requirements

The ideal candidate:

• Has at least four years of curatorial experience in contemporary art;
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of both regional and international art contexts, and an active, relevant professional network;
• Demonstrates strong writing, editing, and communication skills (digital editing skills are a plus);
• Is responsive, decisive, empathetic, and deeply committed to the role of art and cultural institutions;
• Is fluent in both Dutch and English, spoken and written;
• Is willing to reside in or near Middelburg.

Application Procedure

Applications may be addressed to the Executive Director of Vleeshal via email to office@vleeshal.nl, subject line: Vacancy Curator.

Please include:

• A motivation letter describing your interest and fit for the position;
• A curriculum vitae.

Candidates selected for the shortlist will be notified December 3.Interviews are scheduled for December 8 - 15.The preferred start date is 1 February 2026.

Terms of Employment

Vleeshal offers a salary according to the De Zaak Nu scale, commensurate with experience. The position includes participation in a pension scheme, entitlement to vacation days, and a holiday and sports allowance.

About Vleeshal

Vleeshal is one of the longest standing institutions for contemporary art in the Netherlands, occupying the meat-market of a 15th Century town hall in Middelburg. Founded by artists, de Vleeshal continues to work at the forefront of art with an extraordinary history of launching new voices and revisiting crucial practices. Our exhibition history includes Panamarenko, John Cage, Carolee Schneemann, Jimmy Durham, Pipilotti Rist, and more recently Sandra Mujinga and Mounira Al Solh among others.

As it enters its next 50 years Vleeshal remains a youthful institution, fostering cutting edge ideas and creating space for inspiration and youth engagement in the heart of Zeeland. In the coming years Vleeshal will add to this track-record by growing its participation and local engagement activities, contributing to a dynamic and vibrant cultural offer across Zeeland and neighboring areas.