Do you want to have an impact on the arts? Are you passionate about making artists successful?
Curatorial+Co. is an Art Gallery and Art Consultancy
based in Sydney which is shaking up the arts scene. Showcasing a curated collection of original contemporary artworks from emerging and mid-career artists, the gallery breaks tradition with the white-box gallery format. Our Sydney gallery shows regular exhibitions to foster our artists' growth and engage audiences, and our Art Consultancy service for residential, commercial, hotel and public art clients creates a lasting connection between artists and individual collectors, interior designers, architects and organisations.
We are looking for an energetic, art market-savvy and collaborative
Assistant Curator
to join our dynamic Art Consultancy team. This position reports to the Gallery Director and Senior Curator and is responsible for helping to bring our Art Consultancy projects to life, from start to finish. Building relationships will come naturally to you, through connecting with artists and clients as well as collaborating with our team to create magic.
KEY Responsibilities
Curation of Art Consultancy projects—from initial proposal stage through to final curation
Project management of assigned Art Consultancy projects including artwork commissions, fabrication + installation, ensuring that all deadlines + budgets are met
Contribute to, write + develop proposals, EOIs, grants, art strategies + business opportunity outreach
Create presentation documents to present to clients, including renders where required
Write + review project write-ups, maintenance manuals + artist statements
Proven time management skills + the ability to prioritise workloads in a deadline-driven environment
Excellent written + verbal communication + high level of responsiveness
Maintain accurate project files, including budgets, timelines + correspondence
Provide regular progress reports to curatorial team, clients + project stakeholders
Requirements + Additional Skills
2+ years in the curatorial space within the fine arts or public art sector
Outstanding written + verbal communication skills, with a flair for relationship management
Passion for supporting artists
A creative eye + a high-end aesthetic
Knowledge of current art markets + broad knowledge of Australian artists
Ability to think outside the box, aligning with Curatorial+Co.'s brand
Extreme attention to detail with a passion for perfection
Highly desirable
Bachelor degree in the arts or arts management
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Project Management Software, CRM systems + Adobe Suite
The details
Location: William St Woolloomooloo, Sydney
Full time position (Mon-Fri, plus evening exhibition openings + events)
Remuneration will be based on the right candidate's experience
Please provide your resume (including a cover letter telling us about yourself) + three referees. Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter.
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