Manage the gallery’s year-round exhibitions and programming calendar, coordinating shows, previews, talks, educational sessions, and ticketed events. Oversee installations, de-installations, artwork handling, logistics, vendors, production teams, security, lighting, audiovisual requirements, budgets, timelines, and venue operations. Collaborate with artists, galleries, curators, collectors, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful events and establish a professionally managed, commercially sustainable art space.
The Art X Company is looking for a Manager - Exhibitions and Programmes to join Art of India by Times of India. The manager will be responsible for developing the Art of India gallery's year-round programming calendar ensuring a consistent schedule of exhibitions, previews, talks, educational sessions and ticketed events. The role involves coordinating exhibitions, managing installations and de-installations, overseeing artwork movement and logistics, and ensuring the smooth execution of gallery events and presentations. The candidate will work closely with the Head of Art of India and internal teams to establish the gallery as an active, professionally managed and commercially sustainable art space.
About Art of India by Times of India:
Art of India is where it begins. It is a profitable curated art business inside The Times of India Group, five editions old, with hundreds of collectors who already own work bought through it. They are now turning it into a year-round business, with a Head in place and a permanent gallery opening in The Times of India building in Mumbai.
Please Note:
- The vetting process for this role comprises 2-3 rounds of interviews and may be followed by a brief assignment.
- The Art X Company is hiring for this role on behalf of our client.
- This is an on-site, full-time position based in Mumbai.
- Salary band for this role is available upon request.
Requirements
Essential Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Arts Management, Fine Arts, Art History, Museology, Event Management or a related discipline.
- Strong understanding of gallery operations, exhibition practices and the Indian art ecosystem.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
Essential Experience:
- 4–8 years of experience in gallery or museum operations, cultural venues, art fairs, festivals or cultural event management. A strong professional profile and relevant industry exposure will be prioritised over years of experience alone.
- Experience managing exhibition calendars and coordinating multiple shows or cultural programmes.
- Hands-on experience in exhibition installation, de-installation, artwork handling and logistics.
- Experience coordinating vendors, production teams, security, lighting and audiovisual requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, timelines, venue operations and event execution.
- Experience working with artists, galleries, curators, collectors and other cultural stakeholders will be preferred.
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