Curator - #1745270

Purpose

To deliver the highest standard of creative across multiple projects at Acrylicize, matching the finest artists and artworks to spaces in need of art interventions with a rich story to tell. Working into the Creative Director and in partnership with the Creative Team, the core responsibility will be providing opportunities to artists and art solutions to clients big and small and helping to drive the curation narrative of the studio.

Main Responsibilities

• Sourcing, commissioning and curating artworks for a number of clients simultaneously, managing your time effectively between projects and working within budget constraints
• The key contact for curation projects, and a key team player with larger scheme projects
• Confident in presenting concepts and managing client expectations and concerns
• Being an advocate for great work, encouraging clients to see the value of collections, bringing them on the journey
• Putting together engaging proposals for new curation opportunities that lead with a concept or story
• Building and maintaining a strong database of new and emerging artists and sharing that with the wider company on a regular basis
• Liaising with artistic and creative institutions to for successful partnerships
• Constantly researching the market to understand upcoming trends in the art world
• Providing a close mentoring relationship with more junior team members
• Working with the Creative Director to develop the creative community strategy for the curatorial arm of the business
• Working alongside Project Managers to estimate curation time required at the start of a project
• Helping with the planning of events, panels, art shows etc where required
• Writing thought pieces and articles to promote client engagement
• Marketing input into promotion and activation of Acrylicize projects
  
  
  

What’s Expected

• Developing best in class relationships with the internal Acrylicize team
• Staying relevant and in touch with the art scene with both emerging and established artists
• Thinking about inclusivity and diversity in the art world and promoting emerging artists
• Championing engagement with communities and educational institutions
• Ensuring that we’re always pushing the boundaries of what it means to have art in spaces both public and private
• Briefing team members effectively, offering a high level of communication across the business
• Vocalising any concerns throughout the duration of the project, asking for help, time and information as required
• Continuously communicaticating with Directors and Project Managers on individual project progress and overall tactical updates
• Representing Acrylicize with good will, honesty, humour and respect
  
  
  

You Must Have

• A proven working knowledge or understanding of the art world and contemporary artists
• Confidence, clarity and professionalism in client communications
• A willingness to listen to feedback and use it to improve
• A hunger to constantly improve the studio’s output
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
• The ability to put together engaging documents from templates