Established in 1989, Wysing Arts Centre is a progressive organisation in a rural setting, ten miles from Cambridge city. Across our 11-acre site, Wysing has 20 subsidised studios, accommodation for up to 80 visiting artists annually, recording and ceramics studios that are open for public membership, flexible space to experiment, present and learn, fields, woodland, and several outdoor outworks.
Position: Assistant Curator
Reports to: Curator
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week. Some evening and weekend working necessary; additional hours claimed back under Wysing’s TOIL policy.
Location: Wysing Arts Centre, Fox Road, Bourn, CB23 2TX. Flexible working will be considered, however this role requires on-site working at least four days per week.
Salary: £27-29,000 per annum, dependent on experience
Contract: Permanent (with review/probation in the first three months)
The Assistant Curator supports the development and delivery of Wysing’s artistic programme, ensuring high-quality experiences for artists and audiences. They contribute curatorial ideas, manage project planning and delivery, and support Wysing’s commitment to accessibility, inclusion, and artist development.
We are looking for someone imaginative, collaborative and well organised; an excellent communicator with great attention to detail. Our new Assistant Curator will be passionate about supporting artists, with a deep understanding of the challenges facing our sector – and especially artists – at this time. They will be excited the potential to support and develop programmes that unfold from Wysing’s rural setting.
Application deadline: 5pm on Thursday 15 January 2026.
We expect that interviews will be held on Thursday 29 January 2026.
Wysing Arts Centre is looking for an imaginative open-minded artist who is excited by the idea of working collaboratively with young people in a school setting over an academic year. We’re seeking someone who is curious about students’ ideas and committed to shaping creative sessions that evolve in dialogue with them. You will bring a reflective approach to your practice, be willing to adapt and experiment, and value the reciprocal learning that can emerge when artists and young people create together.
We are currently inviting applications for new members of our Ceramics Studio at Wysing in Cambridgeshire. Our public access programme offers members access to the studio for a 1-day membership (8hrs per week) or a 2-day membership (16hrs per week) with a monthly subscription.
About the Ceramics Studio
Our ceramics studio was originally founded in 2014 by Grantchester Pottery and has a range of equipment including moulds, wheels and two kilns. Historically, the space has been used primarily by Wysing studio and residency artists, but we'd like to invite people who live locally to enjoy the space too.
The studio will be open to members from 10.00am to 8.00pm Monday - Friday and10:00am – 6:00pm on Saturday – Sunday. You can access the studio for either up to 8 or 16 hours per week depending on your membership.
The room can support up to a maximum of 6 people working at any one time.
Some basic materials will be available to buy at cost in the studio, but you can also bring and store your own clay at Wysing as part of your membership.
If you'd like to come and see the space before applying for membership, please get in touch to arrange a visit by emailing info@wysingartscentre.org.
About Wysing
Wysing believes in the transformative social and personal benefits of art and creativity, and that a more just world can only be achieved if everyone has equal access to the time and space needed to imagine it. Wysing provides accessible opportunities and resources to think and create, outside the habits of daily life. We support artists to develop their talent; we advocate for the immense value they have in the world, and we work to create the conditions necessary for them to have sustainable careers.
Membership Options
1-day Membership
£140 per month, paid by direct debit on the first day of the month. Cancel any time with 30 days notice.
£800 for six months, paid upfront
£1,500 for one year, paid upfront.
2-day Membership
£210 per month, paid by direct debit on the first day of the month. Cancel any time with 30 days notice.
£1200 for six months, paid upfront
£2250 for one year, paid upfront.
About How We'll Select Members
The studio will not be staffed by a technician during all of the public access times (although we will have technicians working regularly on firings). Given this, we're expecting all members to have a good level of understanding and experience of working with clay - this includes knowledge about the health and safety within a ceramics studio and the responsible handling of toxic materials (i.e. glazes).
Although we have four wheels in the studio, we won't be able to get through the firing requirements if we have too many throwers. So we'll need to balance our memberships to include a range of practices.
How to Apply
Please use this form to send us some further information about your experience of working with ceramics, the kind of work you make and any information you want to share about how membership to the studio will benefit you and your practice.
If you would prefer to submit your application in audio or video format instead of written format this can be uploaded.
The application currently has a rolling deadline - you can apply anytime. Spaces are limited, so applications should be submitted as soon as possible to avoid disapointment.
What Happens After I've Applied
The Wysing team will take a look at your application. If you've been selected, we'll be in touch with you to let you know how to book the space and to arrange a health and safety induction first of all. You should be able to access the studio a month after being selected.