Art Curator

Live Nation Entertainment

. Collaborate with the Director of Curation to develop creative direction for each show .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $90,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in festival curation, project management, and collaboration with artists and production teams. Proficient in budget management, logistical coordination, and maintaining timelines while ensuring artistic integrity.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Festival Industry ExperienceBudget ManagementProject CoordinationVendor ManagementArt Curation

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Hard Skills

Art CurationBudget ManagementProject CoordinationVendor ManagementFabrication SolutionsInstallation ManagementDocumentation ManagementConcept DevelopmentTimeline ManagementArtist Engagement

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCommunicationMotivationCollaborationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Google SuitesAsanaArt Ops Documentation

Industry Keywords

Festival IndustryArt DirectionInstallationCreative DirectionTechnical SupportSafety DiscussionsEvent CoordinationLogistical ChallengesArtist ContractingScope Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with the Director of Curation to develop creative direction for each show
Curate and propose artwork, installations, and experiences aligned with approved art direction
Engage selected artists to assess feasibility, align vision, and develop initial concepts
Manage allocated budgets and maximize impact while maintaining art policy integrity
Maintain curation timelines and communicate deadlines
Develop and maintain art decks for proposed artists and installations
Present decks to internal producers and promoters for review and approval
Coordinate with production and finance teams on feasibility and financial constraints
Translate conceptual art into builds by sourcing materials, identifying lighting needs, and developing fabrication solutions
Collaborate with Art Ops Managers to ensure artwork is engineered, fabricated, and installed safely
Support artists through technical, engineering, and safety discussions
Collaborate with Art Ops teams on custom installations and art areas
Participate in budget development and scope planning
Assist with build schedules, on-site installation timelines, and workforce coordination
Provide on-site support during festival builds and troubleshoot creative and logistical challenges
Maintain progress check-ins with the Director of Curation
Document artist conversations, scope, deliverables, and budget agreements
Communicate between creative and production teams
Report risks, delays, and budget issues
Use Google Suites, Asana, and approved tools to track projects and assets
Maintain organized art documentation in the Art Ops Google Drive
Initiate artist contracting with Legal and coordinate engineering and invoice tracking with Art Ops and Finance

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in the festival industry
Bachelor’s degree in Business Marketing or related field is preferred
Experience managing multiple vendors and quantity staff
Motivated with an “Everything is possible” attitude
Active problem solver with a sense of urgency
Ability to tolerate loud noise levels and busy environments
Ability to work in drastic temperature climates on site at events
Willingness to frequently travel to events during evening and weekend hours as required
U.S. work authorization without visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunities to develop professional and personal aspirations
New experiences and learning from talented colleagues
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
Reasonable religious accommodations
Frequent travel to work events