Curatorial Associate at ART X

Job Summary

• We are seeking a Curatorial Associate with about 4 years’ experience to join our dynamic team.
• This role is ideal for a creative, visionary self-starter who harbours the desire to sustain a longterm career in the field of curation.
• It presents an opportunity to contribute to ART X’s evolving role as a catalyst for the creative industry, and to the growth and success of African talent on the regional and global stages.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Curatorial Production Lead on curatorial and programming initiatives, such as the ART X Prize, ART X Talks, Special Projects and more, with duties including but not limited to research and conceptualisation, artist management, critical review, text origination and editing, production, exhibition design and installation
• Execute curatorial plans in order to support the delivery of the department’s projects
• Coordinate with artists, collaborators and team members to develop and execute curatorial initiatives, projects and propose ideas/initiatives for the company
• Build and maintain relations with new and existing artists
• Research contemporary artists and contemporary art trends, as well as innovations and solutions to feature in various projects
• Support as a liaison between the Curatorial, Events, Communications and Design, and other departments to ensure timelines and creative deliverables are aligned
• Support the team by generating interpretive texts, labels, and digital content related to exhibitions and curatorial projects
• Coordination of bookings, logistics and support in the preparation of schedules and itineraries for visiting guests involved in ART X Lagos and the surrounding art week
• Prepare drafts of post-mortem reports, and suggestions for improvements, at various stages of ongoing initiatives
• Stay abreast of relevant contemporary art, culture and social media trends
• Handle administrative responsibilities associated with the curatorial execution 
• Other tasks and duties assigned by the Founder / Curatorial Production Lead.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate is extremely creative, efficient and organised, possesses exceptional communication skills and will bring enthusiasm to the role.
• The ability to multitask, work calmly under pressure and be a strong team player is also vital.

Other key requirements include:

• At least 4 years of experience working within the creative/ visual arts sector 
• Strong track record of exhibition production
• A strong cultural alignment with ART X’s values of excellence, ownership, kindness, integrity - consistently going the extra mile as a catalyst for change
• Excellent knowledge of the visual arts and culture sectors, with an awareness of current trends
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, capable of multitasking and meeting tight deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Sturdy knowledge of the Lagos, Nigeria and Africa creative scenes 
• Determined and resourceful 
• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills
• Adaptable and able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with evolving priorities
• Basic graphic design or layout skills (InDesign, Canva, etc)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office / Google Docs