Curatorial Project Assistant

Uwevwi Studios

Creative & Design

Curatorial Project Assistant (Part-Time, Hybrid)

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria

Employment Type: Hybrid

Compensation : ₦250,000

Start Date: July 2025

Application Deadline: June 15, 2025

Reports To: Curator & Creative Lead

About Uwevwi Studio

Uwevwi Studio is a curatorial platform and cultural production house based in Lagos, Nigeria. We collaborate with artists, researchers, and institutions to shape the future of African art through exhibitions, interdisciplinary programs, and digital storytelling. Our work centers memory, materiality, and innovation, with a focus on building inclusive and resilient creative ecosystems.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and motivated Curatorial Project Assistant to support the coordination and delivery of exhibitions, public programs, and artist-led initiatives. This role is ideal for someone with at least 2 years of experience in the arts and culture sector who wants to grow within a dynamic, collaborative curatorial team.

You’ll help bridge the gap between vision and execution, working on scheduling, artist liaison, program logistics, research, and documentation for Uwevwi’s evolving curatorial work.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with project planning and day-to-day coordination of exhibitions and public programs
• Track timelines, deadlines, and deliverables using tools like Google Workspace etc
• Communicate with artists, designers, writers, and partners on logistics and scheduling
• Support the creation and editing of curatorial texts, captions, and communications materials
• Maintain exhibition checklists, production documents, and image archives
• Contribute curatorial research and assist with writing grant proposals or project reports
• Provide on-site support during installations, programs, and artist talks (as needed)
  

Qualifications & Skills

• 2+ years of relevant experience in arts administration, curatorial practice, cultural production, or creative project management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Familiarity with contemporary African art and the Lagos creative scene
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive)
• Experience with project management tools
• Bonus: experience with grant writing, catalog production, or arts writing
  

What We Offer

• Monthly compensation of ₦250,000
• A flexible, hybrid work environment tailored to part-time deliverables
• Creative autonomy and direct involvement in shaping programs and exhibitions
• Professional development opportunities and mentorship
• Credit in publications, press materials, and exhibition collateral
• Possibility of contract extension or transition into a full-time curatorial production role
  

Send your CV and a short statement (max 300 words) on why you’re interested in this role to: [email protected]

Subject line: Application – Curatorial Project Assistant

Deadline: June 15, 2025

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