Image:Karl Meyer, Hand in the Sand. Image courtesy Brighton Jetty Sculptures.
Brighton Jetty Sculptures- Curator Position
Brighton Jetty Sculptures is South Australia’s largest sculpture exhibition with 2027 marking the 20th anniversary event. The annual exhibition, held along the Esplanade in Brighton, features more than 200 sculptures and reaches over 80,000 visitors every year. The 2027 exhibition will run from 20-31 January 2027.
Role Overview
The Curator is responsible for curating and overseeing the delivery of Brighton Jetty Sculptures in 2027 in alignment with the event’s vision, rules of entry and community expectations. The role requires curatorial experience, professional judgement, creative leadership, and a practical approach to delivering a large-scale exhibition.
This a paid, short-term contract with the curator required to work across scheduled dates between 16 November 2026 and 1 February 2027.
To be eligible for this role, applicants require prior curatorial experience and current insurance.
How to Apply
Applicants should read the Position Description and project timeline available on the Guildhouse website.
Applications should include a statement addressing the essential criteria in the Position Description, and include a current CV and biography sent to Guildhouse via guildhouse@guildhouse.org.au by 6pm, Tuesday 25 August 2026.
Guildhouse is facilitating the engagement of the curator on behalf of Brighton Jetty Sculptures. Once appointed, the Curator will enter into an agreement with Brighton Jetty Sculptures.
Applications Open: Thursday 6 August 2026
Applications Close: Tuesday 25 August 2026, 6pm
For all enquiries, please contact guildhouse@guildhouse.org.au
