Curator & Programme Manager

Theartgorgeous; East Kilbride; Hybrid; GBP 31,000; Part time

Job summary

A dynamic art organization in Scotland is seeking an ambitious Curator to join its team on a part-time basis (2-3 days/week) to enhance community engagement through innovative art programmes. Candidates should possess curatorial experience, creative communication skills, and a passion for the visual arts. Responsibilities include managing the impact of exhibitions and collaborating with stakeholders. The position offers a pro rata salary of £31,000 and a collaborative working environment to inspire local communities.

Qualifications

• A passion and enthusiasm for visual arts.
• Curatorial experience.
• Ability to influence and liaise effectively with contacts.

Responsibilities

• Bring exciting contemporary art to the region.
• Inspire the community through engagement programmes.
• Design a professional development programme for Associate Artists.

Skills

Collaboration with diverse teams

Project management

Excellent communication

Creativity in curatorial content

Community empowerment

Education

Degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience

Tools

Canva

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Overview

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We are seeking an ambitious and dynamic Curator to join our team to help us deliver astonishing art and associated programmes to our communities in Andover. This is a part time post working 2 or 3 days per week (by negotiation – standard day 8 hours) with a pro rata salary of £31000.

Job Description

The Curator & Programme Manager will play a key role in shaping the work that we present to our communities and the support that we offer to artists. The Curator and Programme Manager will have their eye on the latest developments in the sector and possess the enthusiasm to develop our presence in the arts ecology of the region. Working closely with the director and the rest of our small, dedicated team, the role will ensure continuity through the varied elements of our offer.

The role also has an operational element, providing excellent administration of the programme and ensuring that our beautiful exhibition space is runs smoothly and is accessible to all. We are an organisation which achieves more by actively seeking positive collaborations with stakeholders across the business to inform ongoing organic social strategies.

With a busy programme of exhibitions, as well as an expanding and ambitious participation programme, the Curator and Programme Manager will work alongside other members of the team to ensure that our impact is profound within our communities.

Job Requirements

• A passion and enthusiasm for visual arts
• Proven ability to collaborate with diverse internal teams
• Curatorial experience.
• Educated to degree level in a relevant field, or equivalent work experience
• Experience working with internal and external stakeholders to achieve agreed objectives
• Excellent project management skills
• Experience of managing project budgets, timelines and reporting processes
• An adept communicator, particularly with regards presenting curatorial content to stakeholders
• Ability to influence others and liaise effectively with colleagues and external contacts within a museum/gallery environment.
• A passion for community empowerment.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a hands-on approach to problem-solving
• Ability to work under pressure
• A mutually supportive and collaborative team working style
• Experience of working in Canva, PowerPoint & Excel

Responsibilities / Additional context

Bringing exciting, varied and innovative contemporary art to the region

Inspiring the community through our targeted engagement programme.

Design a professional Development Programme for our Associate Artists

Associate Artists:

Lead the planning and execution of our annual Associates exhibition

Create and manage projects which impact our community.

Proactively make connections between the strands of our programme.

Create and maintain meaningful relationships with potential partners and stakeholders

General

Work to budgets.

Working with the Director on reporting to key stakeholders.