Design Curator - Partnerships Associate
- Description:
- Research, identify, and onboard established artists from diverse disciplines.
- Build relationships with artists, ensuring they align with VAWAA’s ethos and vision.
- Outreach to and manage a pipeline of artists using CRM tools.
- Conduct interviews, collect artist assets, and manage the process of adding new artists.
- Support the design and programming of each artist's experience.
- Organize and maintain the artist database.
- Advocate for each artist’s ongoing success within the VAWAA community.
- Ensure artists meet our criteria in terms of skill and creativity.
- Stay updated on global art and design trends.
- Requirements:
- Background in Art, Design, or Curatorial Practice: 2+ years of experience in art curation, design, or a related field with a strong appreciation for global arts, crafts, and creativity.
- Partnerships & Business Development: Experience in forming strategic partnerships with collaborators, talent, or cultural organizations.
- Resourceful Connector: Skilled at finding hard-to-reach artists and establishing contact through email, social, phone, WhatsApp, or Zoom.
- Operational Excellence: Proficient in using tools like Airtable, Notion, and Streak.
- Cultural Fluency: Ability to connect with artists and partners from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Storytelling Ability: A knack for sharing artists' stories and the impact of creative experiences in a compelling way.
- Entrepreneurial Mindset: Independent work ethic, hardworking, and impact-driven.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong attention to detail.
- Passion for Creativity: A deep passion for the arts, culture, and travel.
- Benefits:
- Compensation: $50K–$65K based on experience, plus stock options.
- For experienced candidates, we can discuss additional equity compensation.
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