Art Curator

NPR part of bluestone livenation group

. 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 and project management, with a strong ability to collaborate across creative and production teams while adhering to budgets and timelines. Proficient in developing and presenting detailed art proposals and managing logistical challenges in high-pressure environments.

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Festival Industry ExperienceProject ManagementArt CurationBudget ManagementVendor Coordination

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Hard Skills

Art CurationProject ManagementBudget ManagementVendor ManagementFabrication SolutionsInstallation CoordinationSafety ProtocolsTimeline ManagementDocumentationProblem Solving

Soft Skills

MotivatedActive Problem SolverSense of UrgencyCommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Google SuitesAsana

Industry Keywords

Festival IndustryArt DirectionInstallation FeasibilityCreative DirectionArtist ContractingTechnical DiscussionsQuality StandardsLogistical SolutionsWorkforce CoordinationSite Limitations

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
Initiate conversations with selected artists to explore feasibility, align vision, and develop initial concepts
Manage allocated budgets and maximize impact while maintaining Insomniac’s art policy integrity
Maintain curation timelines and communicate and meet deadlines
Develop and maintain detailed art decks for proposed artists and installations
Present decks to internal producers and promoters for review, feedback, and approval
Coordinate with production and finance teams regarding installation feasibility and financial constraints
Assist in translating conceptual art into real-time builds by sourcing materials, identifying lighting needs, and developing fabrication solutions
Collaborate with Art Ops Managers to ensure artwork is engineered, fabricated, and installed according to safety protocols and site limitations
Support artists through technical, engineering, and safety discussions
Collaborate with Art Ops teams on custom art areas and installations
Participate in budget development and scope planning for Art Ops-led builds
Assist with build schedules, on-site installation timelines, and workforce coordination
Provide on-site support during festival builds and ensure installations meet quality and safety standards
Troubleshoot challenges and balance creative ideas with logistical solutions
Maintain regular check-ins with the Director of Curation and report project progress
Document artist conversations, scope, deliverables, and budget agreements
Communicate between creative and production teams during early project development
Notify team members of risks, delays, or budget issues
Use Google Suites, Asana, and company-approved tools to track projects and assets
Maintain organized archives of art decks, proposals, renderings, and final documentation
Initiate artist contracting with the legal team 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
Must be motivated with an “Everything is possible” attitude
Must be an active problem solver, instilled with a sense of urgency for projects large and small
Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels and busy environments
May work in drastic temperature climates on site at events
Must be willing to frequently travel to work events during evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines
Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional and personal development opportunities
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
Reasonable religious accommodations
Equal employment opportunities
Consideration of qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable fair-chance laws