1838 - Gallery and Artist Relations

The Art X Company; Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Art-X Company is seeking a dedicated Gallery and Artist Relations professional for Art of India, a Times of India venture, based in Mumbai. The role will lead relationships with artists, estates and galleries, building a year-round pipeline of artworks and negotiating artist and gallery agreements.

You will also support curatorial planning, artist discovery and the development of new art categories, while ensuring accurate management of artist records, inventory and related documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Art History or related discipline.
• Fluency in English and Hindi.
• Strong knowledge of Indian art ecosystem.
• 4–8 years of relevant experience in a gallery, auction house, art foundation, art fair or curatorial practice.
• Established network and working relationships with contemporary and traditional Indian artists and galleries.
• Demonstrated experience in artist management, consignment negotiations and working with galleries as partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and management of relationships with artists, estates and galleries.
• Build a consistent pipeline of artworks across established, contemporary and emerging practices.
• Negotiate artist and gallery agreements and develop year-round gallery partnerships.
• Support the Head of Art of India in curatorial planning, artist discovery and new art category development.
• Maintain accurate artist records, inventory, and related documentation.

Skills

English fluency

Hindi fluency

Art knowledge

Organisational skills

Networking with artists

Negotiation

Artist management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Art History or related discipline

Job description

The Art-X Company is hiring for their client 1838 byTime of India a Gallery and Artist Relations for their new vertical Art of India. The Gallery & Artist Relations will lead the development and management of relationships with artists, estates and galleries. The role will build a consistent pipeline of artworks across established, contemporary and emerging practices, negotiate artist and gallery agreements, and develop year-round gallery partnerships.

The position will also support the Head of Art of India in curatorial planning, artist discovery and the development of new art categories, while ensuring accurate management of artist records, inventory and related documentation.

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 degree in Fine Arts, Art History or a related discipline.
• Fluency in English and Hindi.
• Strong understanding of contemporary and traditional Indian art and the Indian art ecosystem.
• Strong organisational skills and proficiency in maintaining databases, artwork records and consignment documentation.
• 4–8 years of relevant experience in a gallery, auction house, art foundation, art fair or curatorial practice. A strong professional profile and relevant industry exposure will be prioritised over years of experience alone.
• Established network and working relationships with contemporary and traditional Indian artists and the galleries representing them.
• Demonstrated experience in artist management, consignment negotiations and working with galleries as partners.
• Proven ability to negotiate pricing, terms and consignment timelines while maintaining strong, long-term professional relationships.