Open Call:
Curatorial Assistant
RAY – Triennial of Photography 2027 | TRUTHS
Application deadline: 17 March 2026
Remuneration for entire project: €8,000
The RAY – Triennial of Photography is an international festival organized by several art institutions in the Frankfurt/Rhine-Main region, Germany. The sixth edition of the festival will take place in 2027. The aim of the festival is to bring together a wide a range of photographic positions —both contemporary and historical— visual languages, and thematic approaches under one overarching theme, thereby highlighting the creative potential of the photographic arts. It explores the social, cultural and political impact of photography and related media. The festival includes exhibitions, talks, events and educational programs connecting the national and international photography scene. The triennial is organized by the non-profit organization „RAY Fotografieprojekte“ and is financed by public funds, sponsors and foundations. A curatorial team is responsible for the festivals’ concept and the main exhibitions.
The theme of the sixth RAY – Triennial of Photography is TRUTHS, reflecting on authenticity, impact and versatility of the medium. The 2027 curatorial team is: Anne-Marie Beckmann and Cornelia Siebert (Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation), Celina Lunsford and Andrea Horvay (Fotografie Forum Frankfurt), Dorothee Linnemann (Historical Museum Frankfurt) and Matthias Wagner K and Jonas Deuter (Museum Angewandte Kunst).
RAY – Triennial of Photography is offering the position of an Associate Curator between May 2026 and August 2027 with the aim of enriching the collaboration through additional viewpoints and diverse ideas. This position is aimed at mid-career curators who are open to work collaboratively and want to expand their fields of interest, research, and organizational practice.
Position:
The Associate Curator will work collaboratively with the curatorial team starting in May 2026 until August 2027 (festival opening June 3, 2027). The Associate Curator helps shaping the concept of the festival and supports the selection of artists for the main exhibition and talks program.
This job allows the Associate Curator to integrate the work maintaining their current professional position regardless of their location.
The collaboration consists of research, remote meetings and on site visits Remuneration of €8,000 for the entire project, plus coverage of travel expenses up to €2,000.
Candidate Profile:
Curators with at least four years of professional experience in curating photography exhibitions in museums, galleries or cultural institutions Strong conceptual thinking and the ability to develop thematic curatorial frameworks Interest in diverse, international perspectives, contributing to expanding our scope and representation Flexibility, enthusiasm and commitment to working collaboratively Strong communication and language skills (fluent in English, spoken and written) and willingness to collaborate remotely (including monthly meetings) and occasional travel.
Applicants should submit the following materials:
Concept draft with possible positions related to the topic TRUTHS (no more than 2 pages); the core idea of the triennial topic can be found at the end of this document; Motivation letter outlining their interest and relevant experience (no more than one page); Curriculum Vitae (no more than 2 pages).
How to apply:
Please email your application as one PDF file (download link if documents exceed 10mb) to info@ray-triennale.com with the subject line “Associate Curator RAY 2027“ by March 17, 2026.
Selected candidates will be invited for an online interview in early April 2026, the planned start date for the position is May 2026. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.