The Role
Senior in-house curator responsible for developing themed collections, conducting artist research, selecting works, writing exhibition and editorial texts, and managing gallery and artist relationships. Shapes collection strategy, positions contemporary African art for international audiences, supports onboarding of partners, and advises collector engagement while contributing to the platform's editorial and thought leadership.
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THE ROLE
We are seeking an experienced, discerning In-House Curator to lead the selection,
framing, and presentation of works on the Artelia platform. This is a senior creative and intellectual
role that sits at the intersection of curatorial practice, collection strategy, and international art
market positioning. You will work directly with Artelia's curatorial leadership to develop coherent,
well-researched collections — ensuring every work presented reflects depth, quality, and narrative
clarity. You will engage with galleries and artists, shaping how their practices are contextualized
for local and international audiences. This is not a content management role. We are looking for
someone who thinks like a curator, writes like a critic, and moves like a professional who understands
how the contemporary art market actually works.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
❖ Develop and manage themed collections aligned with Artelia's curatorial direction and
international positioning strategy
❖ Conduct rigorous artist research, documentation, and contextualisation — ensuring works
are presented with scholarly and market-relevant framing
❖ Review artist and gallery submissions; identify exceptional candidates and articulate clear
selection rationale
❖ Write exhibition texts, artist statements, collection notes, and editorial content that meet
international curatorial standards
❖ Build and maintain relationships with galleries, artists, and cultural institutions across Africa
and the diaspora
❖ Support the onboarding of gallery partners and independent artists, acting as a key liaison
between external collaborators and Artelia's leadership
❖ Ensure continuity, quality, and intentionality across Artelia's growing catalogue
❖ Provide curatorial input on collector engagement strategy, advising on how works are
positioned for high-value audiences
❖ Contribute to Artelia's editorial and thought leadership output, including platform narratives
and public-facing communications
❖ Stay current with global art market developments, particularly the reception and positioning
of contemporary African art internationally.
WHAT SETS YOU APART
✓ You have operated at a professional level within the contemporary art ecosystem — in a
gallery, museum, art fair, or independent curatorial practice — and you bring with you the
instincts, networks, and critical vocabulary that experience builds.
✓ You understand that curation is an argument, and you know how to make one clearly,
compellingly, and with international confidence.
✓ You are equally comfortable writing a nuanced exhibition essay and negotiating the
logistics of a gallery partnership.
✓ You understand how African art is received globally — and you have opinions about how
that should change
✓ You have experience curating for audiences beyond your immediate geography — through
diaspora-facing programmes, international platforms, or cross-border institutional
collaborations — You have written about art publicly — catalogue essays, exhibition texts,
critical reviews, or editorial features
✓ You understand how digital platforms can operate as curatorial spaces and you have
thought about what that means for quality control and collector confidence
✓ You bring existing professional relationships within the African and/or international art
ecosystem
✓ You have navigated the intersection of artistic integrity and commercial positioning — and
you know how to hold both without compromising either
Requirements
Experience
❖ Minimum 4–7 years of curatorial or related professional experience in contemporary art
❖ Demonstrated track record of curating solo and/or group exhibitions — physical or digital
❖ Direct experience working with galleries, artists, or arts institutions at a professional level
❖ Familiarity with the African contemporary art landscape and its global reception
Education
❖ Degree in Art History, Fine Arts, Curatorial Practice, or a related field
❖ Postgraduate qualification is an advantage but not required where professional experience
is strong
WHAT ARTELIA OFFERS
❖ A senior curatorial role at a platform entering the global market at a critical and formative
moment
❖ Direct collaboration with internationally recognised curators and art professionals shaping
Artelia's advisory network
❖ Genuine creative and intellectual ownership over collection strategy and curatorial voice —
Access to a growing network of galleries, artists, and collectors across Africa, Europe, and
North America
❖ A working environment that values curatorial seriousness, critical thinking, and professional
excellence
❖ Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
Skills Required
- 4-7 years of curatorial or related professional experience in contemporary art
- Demonstrated track record of curating solo and/or group exhibitions (physical or digital)
- Direct professional experience working with galleries, artists, or arts institutions
- Familiarity with the African contemporary art landscape and its global reception
- Degree in Art History, Fine Arts, Curatorial Practice, or a related field
- Postgraduate qualification (advantageous)
- Proven writing experience (catalogue essays, exhibition texts, critical reviews, or editorial features)
- Existing professional relationships within the African and/or international art ecosystem
- Experience curating for diaspora or international audiences and cross-border collaborations
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