At PICA we recognise that we are situated within the unceded lands of the Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation. We pay our respects and offer our gratitude to Elders past and present, and to those emerging leaders in the community. We acknowledge all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the importance of their care and continued connection to culture, community and Country.

Always was, always will be.

We are open 10am–5pm. Our exhibitions are always free.

Opportunities

Opportunities

Curator

We are looking for a Curator to join the PICA team.
The Curator supports PICA’s strategic priorities by developing and delivering a visual arts program that reflects its values. This is a key leadership position within the organisation, working closely with the Director and programming team to further the depth, breadth and impact of PICA’s creative program. The Curator is responsible for supporting and advocating for artists, delivering meaningful art experiences and attracting ongoing and new audiences. PICA’s Curator works closely with artists, galleries and the broader contemporary art sector in Australia and internationally.

PICA is committed to creating a workplace that is culturally aware and as diverse as the audiences we present to. We encourage submissions for this role from Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse applicants. We also encourage submissions from people who identify as living with disability. If at any stage of the application or recruitment process you require any accommodations, please contact us.

To Apply:

Please submit the following as PDFs

  • A written response to the selection criteria (no more than two pages)
  • A CV with two current references (no more than two pages)

Applications are due Friday 4 October at 5pm (AWST) to Hannah Mathews, CEO/Director at hannah.mathews@pica.org.au

To find out more, view the position description below.

Position Description

PICA’s 2025 Studio Program

Applications are now open for PICA’s 2025 Studio Program.
Explore our Quick Response, Hyper Local and International Studio Exchange programs and the new Regional Residency, which provides dedicated space for a regional WA artist in Boorloo (Perth). In 2025, PICA also invites practitioners with a writing, research, or curatorial practice to apply for a Quick Response Residency in Studio 0.

Participation in the Studio Program at PICA is open to artists of all disciplines. Applications from First Nations artists, culturally and linguistically diverse artists and artists who identify as D/deaf or disabled are welcomed and encouraged.

Applications are due Monday 14 October at 5pm (AWST)

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