Exhibition Associate

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Institution: Science Gallery Bengaluru
Location: Bengaluru, India
Contract: Full-time (6-month probation)
Reporting to: Senior Programmes Manager
Working days: Wednesday to Sunday

The Exhibition Associate supports the development and delivery of exhibitions across gallery-based, travelling, and programme-led formats. The role sits at the intersection of programming and production, translating curatorial and research ideas into spatial and experiential exhibition formats.

The position involves close collaboration with internal teams and external partners to ensure exhibitions are delivered with clarity, quality, and consistency across multiple contexts.

Key Responsibilities

Support the development, adaptation, and coordination of exhibitions with partner institutions
Coordinate technical, spatial, and production requirements for exhibition delivery
Assist in research and selection of artists, projects, and exhibits
Coordinate between curatorial, advisory, production, and design teams
Translate curatorial concepts into spatial and exhibition-ready formats
Work with production teams to ensure feasibility and execution quality
Support activation of exhibitions through public programmes and engagement activities
Develop and manage travelling exhibitions (inbound and outbound)
Prepare proposals, concept notes, and budgets for touring exhibitions
Coordinate incoming exhibitions and adapt them to site-specific contexts
Develop modular and programme-led exhibition formats (pop-ups, workshops, showcases)
Maintain project trackers, budgets, and production documentation systems

Person Specification

Essential

2–4 years of experience in exhibitions, programming, production, or cultural project coordination
Experience working on exhibitions, events, or multi-stakeholder cultural projects
Strong project management and organisational skills
Ability to translate curatorial or research concepts into spatial outputs
Basic understanding of exhibition design and spatial planning
Experience working across multidisciplinary teams and external partners
Knowledge of budgeting and production workflows
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple deadlines in fast-paced environments

Desirable

Experience with travelling or touring exhibitions
Ability to develop proposals and exhibition concepts
Familiarity with spatial design or scenography tools
Experience working with artists and interdisciplinary teams
Exposure to public programmes (workshops, talks, engagement formats)
Experience with modular or pop-up exhibition formats
Interest in art–science or interdisciplinary practices
Knowledge of Kannada is a plus
Familiarity with project management tools or CMS platforms

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. This role requires flexibility, including occasional evening, weekend, and holiday work.