GHENT .- S.M.A.K., the Municipal Museum of Contemporary Art in Ghent, is hiring two key positions shaping the artistic future of the museum:

• Head of Programming, Collection and Research
• Curator of Contemporary Art

S.M.A.K. brings contemporary art from around the world into dialogue with its own collection, striving to reflect and respond to today’s complex and fragmented world. Accessibility and inclusivity are central to the museum's mission.

Head of Programming, Collection and Research
(m/f/x, full-time, permanent position)

As Head of Programming, Collection and Research, you play a key role in the museum's artistic direction. You will translate the museum's mission into a powerful and coherent policy on exhibition programming, collection development and research. You will work closely with the general director, be part of the management team and lead the five-member team of curators and collection experts. You have a particular focus on cross-cutting operations within the museum.

Responsibilities include amongst other:

• You are responsible for the museum’s artistic programme and policy

• You are responsible for collection- and museum-related research and publications

• You ensure the implementation of the policy plan and actively participate in the collection acquisition committee

• You explore and initiate collaborations at local, national, and international levels, and develop a relevant network that you actively engage for the benefit of the museum

• You draft policy plans and subsidy applications with an eye for content quality, inclusion, and financial feasibility

• You manage the budget and planning of activities within your team and actively seek additional funding opportunities

• You lead and coach your team with attention to workload, collaboration, and goal orientation. You foster an open, collegial, and people-centered working atmosphere

• You safeguard the quality of the results and ensure the execution of the artistic vision

• You work closely with other teams within the museum and actively contribute to an inclusive and diverse museum

• You express yourself fluently in a multilingual context: you have excellent oral and written communication skills in English. You speak Dutch, can express yourself in Dutch or are willing to learn Dutch within a short period of time

Application deadline: September 1, 2025

Curator of Contemporary Art
(m/f/x, full-time, permanent position)

As Curator of Contemporary Art, you are a driving force behind exhibitions and projects with a national and international character.

Responsibilities include, amongst other:

• You develop and coordinate innovative art projects that align with the museum's vision and mission, and that contribute to an inclusive and diverse cultural practice

• You represent S.M.A.K. nationally and internationally, and collaborate with artists, museums, galleries, and collectors

• You conduct in-depth research, prepare well-founded project descriptions, manage realistic budgets, and ensure smooth implementation

• You leverage your existing network of artists, curators, museums, and collectors to initiate collaborations, while actively expanding your network on a national and international level

Application deadline: July 28, 2025