Creative Director - Contemporary Arts Institution

CultureCareers is leading the search for the Director of a contemporary arts institution in north Karnataka. It’s an artist-first campus set in one of India’s most significant heritage landscapes, with large-scale production facilities, an artist residency and retreat, and a gallery presenting world-class exhibitions. It works across contemporary art, craft, performance and material practices.This is the senior leadership role. The Director sets the institution’s long-term artistic and strategic direction and turns it into programmes, partnerships and strong systems.What you’ll leadThe artistic vision and annual programme: residencies, exhibitions, research, masterclasses and public programmesA senior team of Curator, Head of Operations and Centre ManagerBudgets, governance and institutional policiesPartnerships and fundraising with museums, foundations, embassies, universities and corporate partnersThe institution’s national and international profile, and its links with Bangalore’s arts communityWho we’re looking for8+ years in the arts and cultural sector, including leadership of an institution or a major programmeA track record of residencies, exhibitions or international collaborations you’ve built, not just deliveredExperience leading senior teams and managing significant budgetsA strong network across Indian and international contemporary artA real understanding of, and empathy for, contemporary art, craft and interdisciplinary practiceThe arrangementFull time, with two weeks a month on campus and the rest remote. Housing on site, and travel expenses covered. If this is you, or someone you know, send your CV to krishna@culturecareers.org with “Director, North Karnataka” in the subject line. All conversations are confidential.#ArtsLeadership #ContemporaryArt #MuseumJobs #ArtsAndCulture #Hiring #CultureCareers