Director of the Museum of Fine Arts of Graubünden

17 February 2026
100%
Permanent position
Chur

Job summary

Join the leading art museum in the trilingual Canton of Graubünden! Experience a vibrant work environment and cultural engagement.

Tasks

Oversee museum operations, including organization and staff management
Develop and implement the annual program, exhibitions, and outreach
Cultivate and present the art collection while engaging the community

Skills

Hold a degree in art or equivalent experience, with museum leadership
Proven expertise in modern and contemporary art curation
Strong communication and team collaboration skills.

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About the job

Together for Graubünden
The only trilingual canton in Switzerland is diverse in economic, cultural, and political profile. With an area of 7106 km², Graubünden is the largest canton in Switzerland and with 150 valleys, 615 lakes, 140 tourist resorts, and countless sunny days per year, it offers a high quality of life. The cantonal administration of Graubünden is as diverse as our landscape.

Director of the Museum of Fine Arts of Graubünden

Office of Culture | Museum of Fine Arts of Graubünden | 80-100% | Chur

In recent years, the Museum of Fine Arts of Graubünden has become a reference point in the cultural world of Graubünden and Switzerland. Thanks to its strong international appeal, the museum records an increasing number of visitors every year. In 2025, a new visitor record was reached. The museum combines Villa Planta with a modern annex building, inaugurated in 2016. The impressive collection of over 8000 works includes pieces from the 18th century to the present day. Several exhibitions, events, and outreach activities take place every year to promote a global and comprehensive engagement with art. The Museum of Fine Arts of Graubünden employs about 40 staff members. The entities responsible for the museum are the Canton of Graubünden (staff and infrastructure), the Graubünden Society of Fine Arts (exhibitions and events), and the Graubünden Art Collection Foundation (collection).

Following the retirement of the current artistic director, we are looking for a prominent person to lead the Museum of Fine Arts of Graubünden into the future as an important cultural institution, starting August 1, 2027, or by agreement.

Responsibilities

Manages the museum operationally and ensures organization, finances, and personnel management
Is responsible for the annual program, organizes exhibitions and events, and ensures their communication, outreach, and public relations
Is responsible for the development, care, and presentation of the collection
Develops strategies aimed at audience acquisition, inclusion, and participation
Promotes lasting collaboration with universities and colleges
Holds an advisory vote on the board of the Graubünden Society of Fine Arts
Manages the affairs of the Graubünden Art Collection Foundation
Maintains and strengthens relationships with a wide national and international network of artists, collectors, patrons, sponsors, lenders, foundations, as well as with politics and authorities
Shapes the public image and represents the museum

What we expect from you

You have completed art studies or equivalent training
You have extensive museum experience as well as many years of professional and managerial experience
You have many years of experience in curating exhibitions as well as in business and project organization
You possess proven expertise in modern and contemporary art
You stand out for strong personal skills, excellent communication abilities, teamwork skills, and a confident and authoritative presence
You promote a good working atmosphere
Good knowledge of several cantonal languages and good command of English are an advantage.

We look forward to receiving your online application and are pleased to get to know you.

For specialist questions, Ursin Widmer, head of the Office of Culture, is gladly available at phone number 081 257 48 01, or the artistic director Stephan Kunz at phone number 081 257 28 61.

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Martin Schmid, head of HR/Finance and Controlling, at phone number 081 257 48 05.

Application deadline: March 12, 2026