About the role

Role Title:

Assistant Curator – Public & Contemporary Art Programmes

Location:

Delhi

About RMZ Foundation

RMZ Foundation is dedicated to advancing social empowerment, democratizing art, and embedding creativity into urban and community environments. Through large-scale public art installations, curated exhibitions, and art walks across RMZ’s landmark developments, the Foundation fosters dialogue between art, architecture, and society.

Position Overview
The Assistant Curator will support the Foundation’s growing art portfolio—ranging from public sculptures and installations to thematic exhibitions and community engagement programmes.
This role suits a dynamic, mid-career professional (female, age 30–35) with a strong grounding in contemporary and public art, an eye for research and storytelling, and an ability to coordinate between artists, institutions, and civic partners.

Key Responsibilities
• Research, develop, and coordinate exhibitions and public-art projects from concept through completion, in collaboration with the senior curatorial team and partners
• Identify and engage with artists (Indian and international) aligned with the Foundation’s themes of sustainability, urbanism, and cultural inclusion.
• Manage production, installation, and maintenance logistics for artworks across RMZ’s campuses and developments.
• Draft curatorial texts, wall labels, and essays; prepare interpretive and educational materials.
• Support public engagement initiatives such as art walks, school/community workshops, and artist talks.
• Maintain the art inventory, monitor conservation and restoration schedules, and coordinate documentation.
• Liaise with RMZ’s design, communications, and marketing teams to shape storytelling, digital campaigns, and exhibition collateral.
• Track project KPIs — including visitor engagement, timelines, and quality — and present quarterly reports.
• Stay abreast of art trends, curatorial practices, and relevant networks across India and globally.

Candidate Profile

Age: 30–35 years
Education: Master’s degree in Art History, Visual Arts, Curatorial Practice, or a related field.
Experience: 8 years in curatorial/exhibition programming with galleries, museums, or cultural foundations (preferably with exposure to public art or large-format installations).

Skills & Attributes:
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills (English; Hindi desirable).
• Strong coordination skills and ability to multitask across sites and stakeholders.
• Confident engaging with artists, fabricators, and senior management.
• Passionate about art’s role in urban sustainability, culture, and community.
• Collaborative, self-driven, and adaptable to a fast-paced, creative environment.