Curatorial Assistant

Festivals From India

Full-time other-general
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Location
Mumbai, MH, India
Posted
July 08, 2026

Job Description

Festivals From India is hiring for one of Mumbais premier museums and is looking for a Curatorial Assistant. The ideal candidate will support their curatorial, exhibition, and public programming initiatives, with a particular focus on modern and contemporary art. The role involves conducting research, assisting with the development and execution of exhibitions, and contributing to educational and outreach programmes. The candidate will also support exhibition planning and display, write curatorial and catalogue texts, liaise with press, international agencies, and key stakeholders, and help coordinate day-to-day interactions with docents, museum staff, and operational teams. This role is ideal for someone with strong research, writing, and communication skills and a keen interest in working at the intersection of contemporary exhibitions, collections, and public engagement. Please note: The vetting process for this role comprises 2-3 rounds of interviews and may be followed by a brief ...