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Job description / Role
Our client, an event management organization based in Abu Dhabi, is currently looking for a Visual Arts Executive. In this role, you are expected to provide specialized and internationally accredited art knowhow for planning, arranging, sustaining and improving events/programs that cater to organization’s strategic objectives in the Visual Arts Department. You will also conduct and provide on-going research to support the development of visual arts initiatives as well as exhibitions.
Other responsibilities will include:
• Assist the Visual Arts -Sr. Project Manager and Project Executive in organizing the Visual Arts Exhibition from planning to execution.
• Contribute to concept adjustments, budget, implementation and direct marketing of the Visual Arts Exhibition.
• Maintain a detailed record of expenditures across multiple payment methods and liaise with the Finance Department.
• Support in holding events and exhibition activities such as workshop days, public talks, VIP tours and networking events.
• Give guided tours to exhibition guests and groups during the Exhibition.
• Assist in the supervision of suppliers.
• Manage volunteers in Exhibition.
• Actively engage in the development of The Nationals’ Gallery initiative by programming 3 roundtable seminars every year.
• Organize the 3 roundtable seminars from concept, speakers list, venue, budget, timeline, logistics to execution.
• Maintain relations with the artists by updating them with residencies and international programs.
• Keep track of the inventory of artists and research for potential candidates to join
• Prepare social media updates on the Roundtable Seminars
• Support the Visual Arts team in planning for the art exhibition (budget, logistics, set up, activation)
• Offer ground support with guest relations and educational programs
• Promote the pavilion events through direct marketing
• Keep track of visitor numbers and manage volunteers
Requirements
To be considered for this role, you need to meet the following criteria:
• A minimum of 4-6 years relevant experience in research, development and project management in an arts organization/foundation.
• Visual Arts background (Art History, Museology, Design or Cultural Studies)
• Interest in Emirati Art, background in Arab and International Art desirable
• Familiarity with UAE-based art institutions and cultural organizations
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