Curator & Programme Manager

Something Curated; Andover; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

A dynamic arts organization in Andover is seeking a part-time Curator to shape and manage programs that enhance community engagement through visual arts. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree or equivalent experience, demonstrating strong project management and curatorial skills. Responsibilities include collaborating with internal teams, managing budgets, and leading artist development programs. This role is an opportunity to make a profound impact in the local arts ecology while working within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of managing project budgets, timelines, and reporting processes.
• Ability to influence and liaise effectively in a museum/gallery environment.
• Strong collaborative team working style.

Responsibilities

• Bring innovative contemporary art to the region.
• Design Development Programme for Associate Artists.
• Manage projects impacting the community.

Skills

Visual arts passion

Project management

Budget management

Curatorial experience

Effective communication

Education

Degree in relevant field or equivalent experience

Tools

Canva

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

We are seeking an ambitious and dynamic Curator to join our team to help us deliver astonishing art and associated programmes to our communities in Andover. This is a part time post working 2 or 3 days per week (by negotiation - standard day 8 hours) with a pro rata salary of £31000.

Job Description

The Curator & Programme Manager will play a key role in shaping the work that we present to our communities and the support that we offer to artists. The Curator and Programme Manager will have their eye on the latest developments in the sector and possess the enthusiasm to develop our presence in the arts ecology of the region. Working closely with the director and the rest of our small, dedicated team, the role will ensure continuity through the varied elements of our offer.

The role also has an operational element, providing excellent administration of the programme and ensuring that our beautiful exhibition space is runs smoothly and is accessible to all. We are an organisation which achieves more by actively seeking positive collaborations with stakeholders across the business to inform ongoing organic social strategies.

With a busy programme of exhibitions, as well as an expanding and ambitious participation programme, the Curator and Programme Manager will work alongside other members of the team to ensure that our impact is profound within our communities.

Job Requirements

• A passion and enthusiasm for visual arts
• Proven ability to collaborate with diverse internal teams
• Curatorial experience.
• Educated to degree level in a relevant field, or equivalent work experience
• Experience working with internal and external stakeholders to achieve agreed objectives
• Excellent project management skills
• Experience of managing project budgets, timelines and reporting processes
• An adept communicator, particularly with regards presenting curatorial content to stakeholders
• Ability to influence others and liaise effectively with colleagues and external contacts within a museum/gallery environment.
• A passion for community empowerment.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a hands-on approach to problem-solving
• Ability to work under pressure
• A mutually supportive and collaborative team working style
• Experience of working in Canva, PowerPoint & Excel

Job Responsibilities

Curation

• Bringing exciting, varied and innovative contemporary art to the region
• Inspiring the community through our targeted engagement programme.

Artist Support

• Design a professional Development Programme for our Associate Artists
• Associate Artists:
• Design a creative professional development programme for CAS Associate Artists.
• Lead the planning and execution of our annual Associates exhibition

Programme

• Create and manage projects which impact our community.
• Proactively make connections between the strands of our programme.
• Create and maintain meaningful relationships with potential partners and stakeholders

General

• Work to budgets.
• Working with the Director on reporting to key stakeholders.
• Excellent administration & Communication

How to Apply

Contact for information including Job Description

• Contact name: Russ Tunney
• Contact email: [e-mail]