Coordinator Artistic and Technical Development

TheArtGorgeous Ltd.; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rijksakademie invites a Coordinator Artistic and Technical Development to join an international residency program in the Netherlands. The role focuses on enabling artists to experiment, develop, and explore new directions while connecting diverse practices and discourses.

You will mediate between residents, artistic advisors and the Rijksakademie team, ensuring artistic coherence, strategic positioning, and a productive environment for contemporary art development.

Qualifications

• At least five years coordinating artistic production in an art institution or residency.
• Strong international network within the art world.
• Experience working with residents, curators, artists, and advisors.
• Ability to navigate diverse perspectives respectfully and inclusively.

Responsibilities

• Create a work environment with the Rijksakademie team where artists can develop their trajectory.
• Stimulate learning conditions with cross-pollination and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Play an active role in selecting new residents.
• Maintain and expand an international network of artists, curators, and institutions.
• Coordinate operations between workshops, residency, and programme.
• Safeguard artistic coherence aligning vision, mission, and structure.
• Mediate complex artistic processes and balance individual vs. collective needs.

Skills

Artistic production

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

International network

Cross-cultural collaboration

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Coordinator Artistic and Technical Development

Post Date: 17 Oct 2026

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JOB OVERVIEW

We are looking for a Coordinator Artistic and Technical Development for 32-36 hours per week, available for an immediate start.

ABOUT THE RIJKSAKADEMIE

The Rijksakademie offers a two-year residency programme to approximately fifty artists from around the world. The programme supports artistic development through providing space for research, experimentation, and the production of new work. Residents are provided with a studio, a working budget, and a stipend, and work with advanced technical workshops, a range of artistic advisors who are professionals in the field, and an interdisciplinary community. Within this international and diverse ecosystem, artists have the freedom to work and experiment without a fixed curriculum.

The Rijksakademie distinguishes itself as a platform for artistic innovation and reflection. It plays a crucial role in the cultural ecosystem, offering artists the opportunity to develop and connect with an international network. Alumni are represented in leading museums, biennials, and artistic initiatives worldwide.

The Rijksakademie firmly believes that art plays an essential role in an open, innovative, and diverse society. Artists challenge existing structures, ask critical questions, and open up new perspectives. By offering artists from around the world the opportunity to develop their work and ideas, the Rijksakademie strengthens the impact and quality of contemporary art – acting as a catalyst for new art forms and contributing to the enrichment of the global artistic landscape. With a focus on international collaboration and knowledge exchange, the residency is a place where critical dialogue and artistic transformation go hand in hand.

As “Coordinator Artistic and Technical Development” at the Rijksakademie, you create and facilitate an environment where artists are given the maximum space to experiment, develop, and explore new artistic directions. A natural connector, you inspire and know how to stimulate, support and manage a collective working culture. You bring knowledge of diverse and complex artistic practices and discourses, and approach your work with a global perspective, fostering dialogue, and collaboration.

You have a thorough understanding of institutional ecosystems, and work actively with the Rijksakademie team, residents, and artistic advisors to maintain a calm and productive work setting. You are playing a key role in the mediation between the different individual and collective needs and expectations within the Rijksakademie, while remaining attuned to local, national, and international contexts. You facilitate the artistic advisors throughout their collaboration with the Rijksakademie

You possess a strong international network and a broad knowledge of contemporary visual arts. You are a connecting force who ensures that the Rijksakademie continues to play a leading role within the Dutch and international art field.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• You create a work environment in collaboration with the Rijksakademie team where artists can develop their artistic trajectory.
• You stimulate inspiring learning conditions where reflection, cross-pollination, and interdisciplinary collaboration are encouraged.
• You play an active role in the selection process of new residents.
• You maintain and expand a strong international network, including artists, curators, and institutions.
• You understand the role of the Rijksakademie within the international contemporary art field and contribute strategically to its positioning and long-term relevance.
• You work closely with the General Director, Director of Development, and the team to achieve the artistic and organisational objectives.
• You collaborate closely with the group of artistic advisors and the technical specialists to encourage and safeguard artistic development.
• You coordinate the operations between the workshops and the residency and artistic programme.
• You oversee and safeguard the artistic coherence and quality of the residency programme, ensuring alignment between artistic vision, institutional mission, and operational structures.
• You take responsibility for facilitating complex artistic processes, including mediation, conflict resolution, and balancing individual and collective needs.
• Given the working hours and location, you are based in the Netherlands, or ready to move to the Netherlands prior to the start of the position.

EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE

• You have an in-depth knowledge of contemporary art and a broad orientation in various artistic practices and discourses, with a global perspective.
• You can demonstrate at least five years of experience in coordinating artistic production within an art institution, residency, or post-academic programme.
• You have skills in process oversights.
• You have a large and diverse international network within the art world, including artists, curators, institutions, and other art professionals.
• You navigate smoothly in an environment with diverse perspectives and backgrounds. You have proven experience working in various contexts, understand their dynamics, and know how to connect with a wide range of stakeholders in an inclusive and respectful manner.
• You have a strong understanding of the social and political context of art and know how to safeguard and strengthen artistic values within this landscape.
• You have experience working with mid-career or established artists and understand the specific challenges of post-academic artistic development.

YOUR PERSONAL PROFILE

• You have an open and curious mindset and know how to facilitate an inclusive community and are a solutions-oriented person.
• You know how to foster a space where trust, freedom, and artistic experimentation go hand in hand.
• You have the ability to encourage collaboration and connection, both within the Rijksakademie and with the local, national and international art field.
• You know how to bring together different visions and interests and create an atmosphere where artists can reach their full potential.
• Your attention is driven to construct a secure enough and serene workspace. You demonstrate excellent diplomatic skills and are experienced in navigating institutional sensitivities, cultural differences, and competing expectations.

WHAT DO WE OFFER YOU?

Working at the Rijksakademie means being part of an internationally recognised institution that fosters art and innovation at the highest level. The Rijksakademie provides an inspiring, internationally oriented environment where artists have the space to reinvent their practice and develop new perspectives. Our work culture is informal and ambitious, and leaves room for your own professional ideas and preferences.

This is your opportunity to contribute to one of the most influential art institutions, and to collaborate with artists and professionals in addressing the artistic and societal challenges of today and tomorrow.

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

You will be employed under the Museum CAO. The salary scale is 11, ranging from € 4.131 to € 5.516. Salary is determined based on experience. The position is for 1.0 FTE. Initially, the contract is for a fixed term, with the intention of converting it into a permanent contract.