Job Description & How to Apply Below
APRE Art House, founded by Christie's alumna Prerna S.M. Jain, advances a research-led curatorial programme committed to rigorous artistic practices, socio-political inquiry, and culturally grounded exhibition-making. Beyond its exhibitions, the gallery functions as a centre for discursive and developmental work through 'Front Matter' and its Curatorial Intensive, 'Corpus', a performance-art intensive foregrounding the body as site and archive, and 'The Forum', a platform for cross-disciplinary dialogue.
Together with the APRE Artist Grant, these initiatives reflect the gallery's sustained investment in research-driven practices that shape contemporary discourse within South Asia and its wider global entanglements.
Location:
Colaba, Mumbai
Gallery: APRE Art House
Employment Type:
Full-time
Role Overview
The Head of Programming & Communications will lead the conceptualisation, planning, and execution of all public-facing programmes at APRE Art House. This role oversees exhibition-related programming, educational initiatives, fellowships, grants, and symposiums, while shaping the gallery's communication strategy to ensure coherence, clarity, and institutional voice. The position requires strong art industry knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage projects end-to-end.
Key Responsibilities
Conceptualise, plan, and execute public programmes aligned with APRE Art House's exhibition calendar, including talks, walkthroughs, panels, performances, and workshops.
Design and oversee educational initiatives.
Develop programming frameworks that deepen audience engagement and extend the life of exhibitions beyond the gallery space.
Work closely with artists, curators, educators, and institutional partners to deliver high-quality programming.
Oversee content development for exhibitions, programmes, publications, newsletters, and digital platforms.
Collaborate with the design, social media, and press teams to ensure consistency in messaging and visual identity.
Develop and issue official press releases.
Assist in the preparation of grant applications, programme proposals, and reports.
Qualifications & Skills
Master's or Bachelor's degree in Art History, Curatorial Studies, Cultural Studies, Communications, or marketing preferred.
Minimum 2-3 years of experience in programming, curatorial practice, education, or cultural communications.
Proven experience managing multiple projects, budgets, and timelines.
Established interest in contemporary art, critical discourse, and public engagement.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a brief statement of interest to [HIDDEN TEXT] with the subject line:
Application:
Head of Programming & Communications.
Joining date
February End, 2026
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