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Curatorial Associate

Curatorial Associate

ART XLagos, Nigeria
26 days ago
Job description

Job title : Curatorial Associate

Job Location : Lagos Deadline : July 03, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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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
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