1838 - Art Education and Research

Festivals From India; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Festivals From India is hiring for their client The Art-X Company for the Art of India education and research vertical in Mumbai. This on-site, full-time role leads program development for art professionals, students, collectors and corporate leaders.

The Manager will spearhead research initiatives, build institutional partnerships, and drive revenue growth while managing the education vertical's P&L and education content.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Art History, Fine Arts, Arts Management, Cultural Studies, Museology, Social Sciences, Research or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of Indian art history, contemporary art and the Indian art market.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop research reports, course material and programme content.
• Proficiency in research methodologies, data analysis and documentation.
• Familiarity with digital research tools and AI-assisted research platforms will be an advantage.
• 4-8 years of relevant experience in arts education, museum learning, public programmes, art market research, executive education or residency programmes.
• Demonstrated experience designing and delivering structured learning programmes, workshops, courses or educational initiatives.
• Experience engaging and coordinating with artists, scholars, curators, collectors and industry experts as faculty, speakers or collaborators.
• Experience in research, market studies, interviews, data collection and report writing.
• Experience developing institutional partnerships and managing external stakeholders.
• Understanding of programme pricing, budgets, revenue models and business development will be preferred.
• Experience managing cohorts, residencies, study tours or immersive learning experiences will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Art of India's education, learning and research verticals.
• Design structured learning programmes for art professionals, students, collectors and corporate leaders.
• Build partnerships with educational institutions, artists and industry experts.
• Lead research initiatives focused on the Indian art market, including annual reports, market studies, indices and the development of a comprehensive art archive.
• Oversee programme development, business growth, revenue generation, and the education vertical's P&L.

Skills

Art history knowledge

Research methodologies

Data analysis

Communication skills

Digital research tools

AI-assisted research

Project coordination

Market research

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Art History / Arts Management / related discipline

Tools

AI-assisted research platforms

Job description

The Art-X Company is hiring for their client 1838 by Time of India a Art Education and Research for their new vertical Art of India. The Manager - Art Education & Research will be responsible for developing and managing Art of India's education, learning and research verticals. The role involves designing structured learning programmes for art professionals, students, collectors and corporate leaders, while building partnerships with educational institutions, artists and industry experts.

The candidate will also lead research initiatives focused on the Indian art market, including annual reports, market studies, indices and the development of a comprehensive art archive. The role will carry responsibility for programme development, business growth, revenue generation and the education vertical's P&L.

About Art of India by Times of India:

Art of India is where it begins. It is a profitable curated art business inside The Times of India Group, five editions old, with hundreds of collectors who already own work bought through it. They are now turning it into a year-round business, with a Head in place and a permanent gallery opening in The Times of India building in Mumbai.

Please Note:

• The vetting process for this role comprises 2-3 rounds of interviews and may be followed by a brief assignment.
• Festivals From India is hiring for this role on behalf of our client.
• This is an on-site, full-time position based in Mumbai.
• Salary band for this role is available upon request.
  

Requirements

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Art History, Fine Arts, Arts Management, Cultural Studies, Museology, Social Sciences, Research or a related discipline.
  
• Strong understanding of Indian art history, contemporary art and the Indian art market.
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop research reports, course material and programme content.
  
• Proficiency in research methodologies, data analysis and documentation.
  
• Familiarity with digital research tools and AI-assisted research platforms will be an advantage.
• 4-8 years of relevant experience in arts education, museum learning, public programmes, art market research, executive education or residency programmes. A strong professional profile and relevant industry exposure will be prioritised over years of experience alone.
  
• Demonstrated experience designing and delivering structured learning programmes, workshops, courses or educational initiatives.
  
• Experience engaging and coordinating with artists, scholars, curators, collectors and industry experts as faculty, speakers or collaborators.
  
• Experience in research, market studies, interviews, data collection and report writing.
  
• Experience developing institutional partnerships and managing external stakeholders.
  
• Understanding of programme pricing, budgets, revenue models and business development will be preferred.
  
• Experience managing cohorts, residencies, study tours or immersive learning experiences will be an advantage.