1838 - Art Education and Research

The Art X Company; Mumbai; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The Art-X Company is seeking a Manager - Art Education & Research to lead the education and research verticals for Art of India. You will design structured learning programmes for professionals, students and leaders while building partnerships with educational institutions, artists and experts.

You will also drive research focused on the Indian art market, including reports, studies and an art archive, while overseeing programme development, growth and revenue for the vertical.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Art History, Fine Arts, Arts Management, Cultural Studies, Museology, Social Sciences, Research or related discipline.
• Strong understanding of Indian art history, contemporary art and the Indian art market.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with 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 is an advantage.
• Experience designing and delivering structured learning programmes, workshops or courses.
• Experience engaging with artists, scholars, curators, collectors and industry experts as faculty or collaborators.

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.
• Lead research initiatives including annual reports, market studies, and art archive development.
• Oversee programme development, business growth, revenue generation and vertical’s P&L.

Skills

Research methods

Data analysis

Curriculum design

Public programmes

Partnership management

Communication

Education

Art history / Fine arts

Tools

AI research tools

Digital research tools

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.