LVA50 Curatorial Fellow

Salary: £36,500 pro rata

LUX is seeking a LVA50 Curatorial Fellow

CONTRACT: Fixed-term, 12 month contract

HOURS: Part-time, flexible, 4 days a week (occasional weekend and evening work will be required for public events, compensated by time off in lieu)

LOCATION: Based onsite at the LUX London office, Waterlow Park Centre, London N19 5JF. This position will require working from the office in London.

LUX is seeking a creative and committed Curatorial Fellow to research, curate and deliver a major public programme marking the 50th anniversary of London Video Arts (LVA). The Fellowship will encompass devising and delivering a touring screening programme developed with partner venues across the UK, a programme of events at LUX, and new written content exploring LVA’s history and legacy.

Working with LUX staff and project partners, the Fellow will help expand understanding of LVA’s contribution to artists’ moving image, connecting this history with contemporary practice and new audiences.

LVA50 presents an opportunity to shape how this important legacy is understood today while developing your own curatorial practice, research and professional networks. The Fellow will receive mentoring and professional development support from LUX staff and project partners throughout the programme, alongside access to LUX’s extensive national and international networks. We encourage applicants to bring fresh perspectives and bold ideas that build on, challenge and expand existing conversations around artists’ moving image practice.

The LVA50 Curatorial Fellow will research, curate and project manage an onsite events programme at LUX, alongside a touring screening programme and associated discussions developed in collaboration with partner venues, to mark the 50th anniversary of London Video Arts. The role encompasses producing and co-ordinating new written content responding to London Video Arts, and working closely with the LUX Director, Distribution Director, Collection Manager, and Programme & Communications Manager to ensure the programme connects with audiences locally, nationally and internationally. The Fellow will receive mentoring and professional development support from LUX staff and venue partners throughout the programme.

How to apply

Please complete the application form online at lux.org.uk/vacancies/lux-lva50-curatorial-fellowship-2026/, detailing the following:

• Your relevant educational and professional experience
• Why you wish to apply, outlining your relevant skills and experience for this role with reference to the job description and person specification

Please read this job description carefully before applying. Please also refrain from using AI- generated content when preparing your application to ensure authenticity.

We welcome audio or video application statements. If you choose to send your application in audio or video format, please ensure that the total time does not exceed 5 minutes and send this in a single email to recruitment@lux.org.uk with the title LVA50 Curatorial Fellowship / YOUR NAME.

An Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form will be sent for your completion on receipt of your application.

If you have any access requirements or prefer to apply in a different format, we’re happy to support this – just get in touch at recruitment@lux.org.uk

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 14th October 2026.

We will let you know if you are invited to interview on Wednesday 7th October 2026.

Please note that all positions at LUX are offered subject to meeting the following conditions:

• Receipt of satisfactory references covering the last 2 years of your employment or education.
• Proof that you are legally entitled to work in the UK.

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The closing date for this position is 02/10/2026 at 09:00