Gallery Manager & Curator

Confidential; Fujairah City; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A major public gallery in Fujairah City is seeking a talented Gallery Manager & Curator. The ideal candidate will lead operations and curate exhibitions that engage visitors. They should have over 8 years of experience in gallery management, strong leadership skills, and a deep understanding of art and audience engagement. Proficiency in Arabic and English is essential to excel in this role.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in gallery management or curatorial roles.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Deep understanding of art, culture, and audience engagement.
• Excellent communication in Arabic and English.
• Experience working in institutional or cultural settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the gallery’s strategy, operations, and team.
• Curate exhibitions and public programs reflecting artistic relevance.
• Build relationships with artists, institutions, and partners.
• Oversee budgets, schedules, and day-to-day logistics.
• Ensure a high-quality visitor experience and community engagement.
• Represent the gallery in public forums and media.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management

Artistic understanding

Audience engagement

Communication in Arabic and English

Job description

We’re looking for a talented and experienced Gallery Manager & Curator to lead the operations and artistic programming of a major public gallery. This role combines strategic leadership with creative direction—ideal for someone who can manage teams, budgets, and logistics while curating exhibitions that inspire and engage.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the gallery’s strategy, operations, and team
• Curate exhibitions and public programs that reflect artistic and cultural relevance
• Build relationships with artists, institutions, and partners
• Oversee budgets, schedules, and day-to-day logistics
• Ensure a high-quality visitor experience and strong community engagement
• Represent the gallery in public forums and media

What We’re Looking For

• 8+ years of experience in gallery management or curatorial roles
• Strong leadership and project management skills
• Deep understanding of art, culture, and audience engagement
• Excellent communication in Arabic and English
• Experience working in institutional or cultural settings