1838 - Events Curator

The Art X Company; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The Art-X Company is seeking an senior Events Curator for 1838 by Times of India, Mumbai. This hands-on role will lead the curation, development and execution of a year-long cultural programming calendar, delivering performances, exhibitions, talks, salons and brand showcases across six venues.

You will translate the curatorial vision into consistent programming, build a strong creative network, and manage talent, production teams, vendors and event logistics to ensure high-quality experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Arts, Cultural Studies, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Event Management, Arts Management or related discipline.
• Strong understanding of India's contemporary cultural and creative ecosystem.
• Knowledge of multidisciplinary programming across arts, design, music, performance, literature, film and related fields.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 12–16 years of experience in cultural programming, festival direction, arts management, curatorial practice, live events or experiential programming.
• Proven ability to develop original event formats and recurring programming properties.
• Established network of artists, designers, performers, writers, filmmakers, cultural producers and creative entrepreneurs.
• Hands-on experience managing talent, production teams, vendors, event logistics and live execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead curation, development and execution of 1838's 365-day cultural programming calendar.
• Develop distinctive event formats and a strong creative network.
• Produce high-quality cultural experiences across six event spaces.
• Translate curatorial vision into a coherent programme of performances, exhibitions and talks.
• Collaborate with Creative Head and external partners to build programming engine.

Skills

Art & culture understanding

Creative network building

Live events production

Communication excellence

Strategic programming

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Arts/Cine/Performing Arts

Arts management or related discipline

Job description

The Art-X Company is hiring for their client 1838 by Times of India an Events Curator. The idea candidate will lead the curation, development and execution of 1838's 365-day cultural programming calendar. The role involves developing distinctive event formats, building a strong creative network, and producing high-quality cultural experiences across the platform's six event spaces. Working closely with the Creative Head, the Events Curator will translate the platform's curatorial vision into a consistent programme of performances, exhibitions, talks, salons, forums, brand showcases and community experiences. The role will also contribute to the curatorial development of selected external exhibitions.

This is a senior, hands-on role requiring both curatorial judgement and production expertise, with the mandate to build the programming engine from the ground up.

About 1838 | By The Times of India

1838 | By The Times of India is a cultural platform built around a community of creative entrepreneurs and cultural tastemakers. Its offering brings together a 12,720 sq. ft. heritage space in Mumbai, a monthly luxury magazine, a year-round events calendar and a media ecosystem comprising video podcasts, newsletters and an online community.

The heritage space is designed as a six-area cultural destination, featuring a ballroom, mezzanine lounge, pop-up floor, gallery, speaker's lounge and café-led foyer. Guided by the principle of Designed for Discovery, 1838 aims to create meaningful encounters across disciplines, industries and creative communities.

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 Arts, Cultural Studies, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Event Management, Arts Management or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of India's contemporary cultural and creative ecosystem.
• Knowledge of multidisciplinary programming across arts, design, music, performance, literature, film and related fields.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 12–16 years of experience in cultural programming, festival direction, arts management, curatorial practice, live events or experiential programming.
• Demonstrated experience conceptualising and delivering large-scale or year-round cultural programmes.
• Proven ability to develop original event formats and recurring programming properties.
• Established network of artists, designers, performers, writers, filmmakers, cultural producers and creative entrepreneurs.
• Hands-on experience managing talent, production teams, vendors, event logistics and live execution.
• Experience working with heritage venues, cultural institutions, festivals or multidisciplinary event spaces will be an advantage.
• Exposure to luxury, design or brand-led exhibitions and cultural partnerships will be an added advantage.