Curator of Art and Culture (SA)

Saudi Aramco
Saudi Arabia
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: OtherExperience: 10-15 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Writing","Presentation","Public speaking"]

Develop, manage, and interpret art exhibitions, collections, and cultural initiatives at the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra). Lead curation from concept through implementation, create exhibition narratives, and collaborate across teams to deliver museum projects, conferences, and educational programming. Oversee collection stewardship and long-term loans, conduct scholarly research and publications, manage external partners, and represent Ithra at regional and international engagements.

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Curator of Art and Culture (SA)

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Job Summary

Develop, manage, and interpret art exhibitions, collections, and cultural initiatives at the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra). Lead curation from concept through implementation, create exhibition narratives, and collaborate across teams to deliver museum projects, conferences, and educational programming. Oversee collection stewardship and long-term loans, conduct scholarly research and publications, manage external partners, and represent Ithra at regional and international engagements.
Location: Saudi Arabia
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Manage the research, curation, content development, interpretation, and delivery of permanent, temporary, inaugural, and traveling art exhibitions.
  • •Develop exhibition narratives connecting historical collections with contemporary artistic and cultural practices.
  • •Collaborate cross-functionally to plan, develop, and deliver exhibition projects, conferences, and cultural programs.
  • •Oversee growth, preservation, documentation, and stewardship of permanent and temporary art collections, including securing and managing long-term loans.
  • •Conduct scholarly research and develop publications and interpretive content; develop and facilitate educational programs and public engagement initiatives.
Travel: Medium travel

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Art, Art History, Museum Studies, or a related discipline (Master’s or PhD preferred).
  • •10–15 years of experience in art curation, museum management, cultural heritage, or museum exhibitions, including at least 5 years managing major museum exhibitions or collections.
  • •Expertise in art, history, visual culture, and cultural heritage, with demonstrated experience curating collections and developing exhibitions.
  • •Experience establishing partnerships with local and international museums, galleries, cultural institutions, and subject matter experts.
  • •Fluency in English required; proficiency in Arabic or another relevant language desirable.
Experience:10-15 yearsArt curationMuseum managementCultural heritageMuseum exhibitions
Education:Bachelor's in Art, Art History, Museum Studies (or related discipline)
Skills:CommunicationWritingPresentationPublic speaking
Languages:EnglishArabic

Company Brief

Saudi Aramco
State-owned integrated energy and chemicals company producing and marketing crude oil, natural gas and petrochemicals globally, with major investments in energy infrastructure, refining and low‑carbon technologies.
Industry: Oil & Gas
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
Founded: 1933
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