Creative Producer / Curator

Bring ambitious art projects to life. Join Curatorial+Co.’s Art Consultancy team in a hybrid curatorial and project management role.

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 Creative Producer to join our dynamic Art Consultancy team. This position reports to the Commercial Senior Curator and is responsible for bringing to life our Art Consultancy projects from start to finish – a hybrid of curation and project management. 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:

• Curate Art Consultancy projects – from initial proposal stage through to final curation

• Project manage assigned Art Consultancy projects, including artwork commissions, fabrication + installation, ensuring all deadlines + budgets are met

• Contribute to, write + develop proposals, EOIs, grants, art strategies + business opportunity outreach

• Create presentation documents, including renders where required

• Demonstrate strong time management skills + the ability to prioritise workloads in a deadline-driven environment

• Take accountability for projects end to end + drive the highest possible quality outcomes for our clients

• Have tough but clear conversations to achieve outcomes, with the ability to engage + negotiate when required

• Demonstrate excellent written + verbal communication + a high level of responsiveness

• Maintain accurate project files, including budgets, contracts, timelines + correspondence

• Provide regular progress reports to the curatorial team, clients + project stakeholders

REQUIREMENTS + ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• 2+ years in the curatorial space within the fine arts, design 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

• Proactive relationship and networking skills – so our clients want to work with us

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the arts, design or arts management

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, HubSpot, project management software + Adobe Suite

THE DETAILS

• Location: 80 William St, Woolloomooloo, Sydney

• Full-time employee position working in office

• Remuneration will be based on the right candidate’s experience

Please provide your CV, three referees, and a cover letter telling us about yourself in your own words to: Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter.