Exhibition Manager

Published on 2 January 2024

Responsibilities:

1. Oversee all stages of contemporary art exhibitions, including design, production, installation, operation, and dismantling.
2. Collaborate closely with Artists, Curators, Design & Build Collaborators, and other contractors for exhibition and artwork productions, ensuring adherence to budget, timelines, safety, and venue requirements.
3. Handle exhibition finances, including budget proposals, allocations, monitoring, procurement, and financial reporting.
4. Coordinate the exhibition timeline, encompassing planning, production, logistics, installations, maintenance, and dismantling.
5. Organize merchandise arrangements, including vendor procurement, prototyping, production, and travel arrangements for artists and partners.
6. Negotiate and manage contracts and liaisons with partner institutions, artists, curators, and contractors.
7. Acquire necessary licenses for exhibitions and ensure compliance with licensing and safety requirements.
8. Contribute to exhibition and departmental strategies, meetings, and project execution.
9. Facilitate effective communication and working practices with internal and external parties regarding exhibition standards.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in art history, museum studies, arts administration, cultural management, or related fields.
• At least 3 years of experience in managing contemporary art exhibitions and cultural projects, with a focus on contemporary artwork production.
• Strong project management, administration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and preferably Microsoft Project or equivalent.
• Fluency in English and Chinese.

Less experienced candidates may be considered for the Assistant Exhibition Manager position.

About Tai Kwun
Tai Kwun is Hong Kong’s beating cultural heart, enabled by The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) in partnership with the Hong Kong SAR Government. A vibrant, welcoming space that brings people together, Tai Kwun is committed to inspiring the community through arts, culture and heritage. Located in the heart of Central, Hong Kong, Tai Kwun brings creative energy into our city by providing the people of Hong Kong with access to a variety of immersive, world-class experiences. It is open for all members of our community to enjoy, nurturing appreciation for arts, heritage and culture.

Tai Kwun supports youth in our community with the skills and development opportunities needed to thrive in the creative industries. Together with HKJC, Tai Kwun aspires to contribute to a culturally vibrant Hong Kong, amplifying the city’s role as a thriving arts and cultural hub in the region and the global arena.

The relationship between HKJC and Tai Kwun continues HKJC’s longstanding role as a supporter of the city’s iconic arts and cultural institutions, which aligns with HKJC’s purpose of acting continuously for the betterment of our society. HKJC funded the revitalisation and continues to fund the ongoing operation of Tai Kwun, which consist of three Declared Monuments – the former Central Police Station, Central Magistracy and Victoria Prison – transforming the historic site into an accessible world-class centre for arts, culture and heritage. In 2019, Tai Kwun received the Award of Excellence in the 2019 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation.