Freelance Curator And Artist Liaison

Main Duties

This is an exciting role for a creative individual passionate about contemporary art and entrepreneurship.

• Research the best contemporary art practices and scout emerging artists
• Build a strong roaster of artists and onboard artists to the platform
• Develop and manage artist relationships; analyse and keep their profiles up to date
• Plan, organise and manage exceptional art events with confidence and strong artist knowledge
• Write outstanding editorial content, as well as content for the artwork, artist and event pages
• Plan, create and track email marketing campaigns
• Create and manage a monthly content plan for all the social media sites
• Engage with the community, monitor and respond to comments on the social media posts
• Develop relationships with universities, residencies, museums and other institutions
• Strive for 100% artist satisfaction
• Create KPIs and a rigorous measurement process to analyse and improve performance across channels

Skills and Experience Required

• Deep knowledge of international contemporary art scene
• Great eye for talent spotting and strong curatorial skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills; editorial level English
• Excellent organisational and planning skills, coupled with the ability to work calmly under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects, people, and monitor budgets
• Goal-oriented, proactive approach; anticipate issues, find effective solutions and meet the targets
• A mix of creative and analytical approach to exhibition and event creation; confidence in developing ideas independently as well as part of a team – High degree of computer literacy
• Experience in working with diverse social media platforms
• Middleweight industry experience within a gallery, museum, or educational institution is a plus