Organizer Information
The opportunity is hosted by Banco Santander through its cultural initiative Faro Santander. This institution operates as part of the broader Fundación Banco Santander ecosystem, which supports cultural programming, artistic production, and interdisciplinary experimentation between art, technology, and public engagement.
Faro Santander positions itself as a forward-looking cultural platform exploring how Art and digital systems intersect in contemporary society. Its mission is to foster critical reflection on technological transformation through Visual Arts, New Media, and experimental curatorial practices. The institution collaborates with artists, technologists, universities, and cultural organizations internationally, aiming to become a reference point in the field of Digital Art and hybrid cultural production.
The organization is embedded within a major financial institution but operates with an independent cultural mandate, focusing on innovation, accessibility, and the development of new artistic languages shaped by emerging technologies such as AI, VR, AR, and immersive environments.
Title & Description
The Comisario/a de Arte y Tecnología (Curator of Art and Technology) is a full-time professional opportunity based in Santander, Spain. This role is designed for an experienced curator working at the intersection of Contemporary Art, technology, and experimental exhibition-making.
The selected candidate will be responsible for conceiving and developing innovative curatorial programs that explore the relationship between artistic practice and technological systems. The role focuses on shaping hybrid experiences that combine physical exhibitions, digital platforms, and participatory formats.
Working closely with the Direction of Programs, the curator will lead projects that engage with AI, extended reality (VR/AR), interactive media, and emerging digital ecosystems. The position also emphasizes the creation of new audience experiences through technological mediation, institutional collaboration, and international cultural exchange.
The role is not limited to exhibition-making but extends to strategic cultural programming, institutional representation, and the development of an international network of artists and technologists.
The Role Overview
- Position: Curator of Art and Technology
- Institution: Faro Santander – Fundación Banco Santander
- Contract Type: Full-time Job
- Location: Santander, Spain
- Reporting to: Director of Programs
- Working Model: Hybrid (on-site + remote)
- Focus Areas: Art, Technology, Digital Culture, New Media
Additional structural elements:
- Responsible for full curatorial programming lifecycle
- Budget and project management responsibilities
- International institutional representation
- Cross-department collaboration (education, exhibitions, public programs)
Position & Tasks
The Curator of Art and Technology will be responsible for the following core functions:
- Designing and developing innovative curatorial programs combining Art and technology
- Producing exhibitions and hybrid experiences across physical and digital platforms
- Integrating AI, VR, AR, and immersive technologies into curatorial practice
- Designing interactive audience experiences through digital mediation
- Building international networks of artists, technologists, universities, and cultural institutions
- Managing full project cycles, including planning, production, and execution
- Coordinating technical teams and external collaborators
- Representing Faro Santander in international forums, festivals, and publications
- Managing budgets, schedules, and evaluation frameworks
- Contributing to institutional strategy and cultural positioning
This role requires both conceptual curatorial thinking and strong operational capacity in technologically complex environments.
Categories
- Curatorial
- Digital
- New Media
- Installation
- Multimedia
- Visual Arts
- Interdisciplinary Arts
- Technology
- Art Management
- Research
- Media Arts
Eligibility
- Proven experience in Contemporary Art curatorship or related cultural roles
- Strong background in projects involving technology as an artistic medium
- Academic background in:
- Fine Arts
- Art History
- Audiovisual Communication
- Engineering or Computer Science with a creative focus
- Master’s degree in curatorial studies, digital arts, or humanities (preferred)
- Strong proficiency in Spanish and English (English mandatory)
- International experience and institutional collaboration preferred
- Ability to manage complex interdisciplinary projects
- Availability for international travel
This opportunity is suitable for senior curators, digital culture specialists, and hybrid art/technology practitioners.
Program Benefits
- Competitive full-time salary and performance-based bonus
- Hybrid working model with flexible schedule
- Access to international cultural networks and collaborations
- Professional development through global learning platforms
- Participation in high-profile exhibitions and festivals
- Institutional visibility in the field of Digital Art and New Media
- Financial and employee benefits via Banco Santander ecosystem
- Long-term career development within a major global institution
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
- Professional CV or portfolio
- Curatorial statement or motivation letter
- Evidence of past curatorial or interdisciplinary projects
- Academic qualifications
- Documentation of digital/technological art experience
- References or institutional affiliations (if available)
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: Ongoing
Location
Santander, Spain
Additional Details
This role is positioned at the intersection of institutional Curatorial Practice and technological innovation. Faro Santander is actively redefining its programming model through experimentation with digital tools, audience interaction, and hybrid exhibition formats.
The institution emphasizes:
- Critical engagement with technology (not novelty for its own sake)
- Strong curatorial judgment and conceptual clarity
- Ability to mediate between artistic and technical domains
- International collaboration and cultural diplomacy
- Production of socially and culturally impactful programs
The position is highly strategic, combining creative authorship with institutional leadership in the evolving field of art and technology.