Vice President of Curatorial and Arts Programs

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Institution: Powerhouse Arts
Deadline: June 30, 2025
Location: Brooklyn, New York, USA
Position: Full-time, executive leadership
Salary Range: $160,000–$200,000 annually, commensurate with experience

Powerhouse Arts (PHA), a dynamic nonprofit based in a purpose-built facility in Brooklyn, seeks a visionary Vice President of Curatorial and Arts Programs to lead and shape its curatorial and public programming. As a senior executive, the Vice President will oversee exhibitions, art fairs, and educational initiatives, while working closely with the President and leadership team to ensure alignment with PHA’s mission of creative expression and community impact.

Key Responsibilities

Direct the vision, planning, and execution of exhibitions, fairs, and public programs
Supervise and support a multi-level Programming team
Curate 2–3 exhibitions annually or manage guest curators
Collaborate with education, artist engagement, and fabrication teams
Lead strategic and financial planning for programming initiatives
Cultivate community relationships and represent PHA publicly
Support fundraising in collaboration with Development

Candidate Profile

10+ years’ experience in curatorial leadership within arts organizations
Expertise in contemporary art and the nonprofit/commercial art landscape
Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex, multidisciplinary projects
Strong communication skills, including writing, public speaking, and artist engagement
Experience developing inclusive and community-responsive programming
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility
Active engagement with national and international art networks