Organizer Information
The opportunity is hosted by Science Gallery Bengaluru, an experimental public institution focused on connecting science, art, and research through exhibitions, public programming, and interdisciplinary cultural formats.
Science Gallery Bengaluru operates as part of the global Science Gallery Network, developing innovative exhibition-led experiences that engage audiences through participatory learning, creative research, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. The institution works with artists, scientists, designers, and researchers to produce exhibitions, workshops, and public programmes that bridge academic research and cultural production.
Title & Description
Exhibition Associate – Science Gallery Bengaluru (Full-Time Role)
This opportunity is a full-time professional position focused on the development, coordination, and delivery of exhibitions across multiple formats, including gallery-based exhibitions, travelling exhibitions, and programme-led spatial experiences.
The role sits at the intersection of programming and production, requiring candidates to translate curatorial and research-driven concepts into executable exhibition formats. It involves working across teams to ensure that exhibitions are conceptually coherent, logistically feasible, and delivered to a high standard across diverse institutional and public contexts.
The position is designed for mid-level professionals with experience in exhibition-making, cultural programming, or production coordination within arts, museum, festival, or interdisciplinary environments.
The Role Overview
- Job Title: Exhibition Associate
- Employment Type: Full-time (Job, Paid)
- Probation Period: 6 months
- Reporting To: Senior Programmes Manager
- Working Structure: Wednesday to Sunday
- Work Context: Flexible schedule with potential late-night, weekend, and holiday work requirements
- Work Environment: Small, evolving institution in the establishment phase requiring adaptability and cross-functional collaboration
- Location: Science Gallery Bengaluru, Bellary Road, Bengaluru, India
Position & Tasks
1. Exhibition Development and Coordination
- Liaise with partner institutions to develop and adapt exhibitions
- Coordinate technical, spatial, and installation requirements
- Support research, shortlisting, and selection of artists and projects
- Coordinate between curatorial and advisory teams
2. Cross-Team Coordination and Delivery
- Work across Programmes, Production, Design, and Operations teams
- Manage communication between internal and external stakeholders
- Track workflows, deadlines, and deliverables
- Ensure alignment between conceptual intent and execution
3. Bridging Programmes and Production
- Translate curatorial and research concepts into spatial exhibition formats
- Collaborate with production teams on feasibility and execution quality
- Support activation of exhibitions through public engagement programmes
- Contribute to workshops, talks, and participatory formats
4. Travelling Exhibitions (Inbound and Outbound)
Outbound responsibilities:
- Develop exhibition proposals and partner pitches
- Build budgets and assess logistical feasibility
- Identify and coordinate with international partners and venues
Inbound responsibilities:
- Onboard travelling exhibitions from partner institutions
- Coordinate spatial and technical adaptations
- Ensure contextual adaptation for local audiences
5. Programme-led Exhibition Formats
- Develop pop-ups, modular exhibitions, and experimental formats
- Translate public programming (talks, workshops, research) into spatial installations
- Support rapid prototyping and iterative exhibition development
6. Planning, Budgeting and Systems
- Maintain exhibition tracking systems across all stages
- Support budgeting and vendor coordination
- Develop internal documentation systems and production workflows
- Ensure consistency in project tracking and reporting tools
Categories
- Curatorial
- Exhibition
- Art Management
- Interdisciplinary Arts
- Installation
- Public Art
- Research
- Design
- Multiple Disciplines
- Education
- Project / Production Management
Eligibility
Applicants should ideally have:
Essential Requirements
- 2–4 years of professional experience in exhibitions, programming, production, or cultural institutions
- Proven experience in managing multi-stakeholder projects
- Strong project management and coordination skills
- Ability to translate curatorial ideas into spatial execution
- Understanding of exhibition design and spatial planning
- Experience working across teams and external partners
- Knowledge of budgeting, production workflows, and vendor coordination
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- High organizational ability and attention to detail
- Ability to work in fast-paced, adaptive environments
Desirable Skills
- Experience with travelling or touring exhibitions
- Proposal writing and concept development experience
- Familiarity with exhibition design tools and spatial visualisation
- Experience with artists, researchers, and interdisciplinary teams
- Exposure to workshops, public programming, or participatory formats
- Interest in art–science or interdisciplinary cultural practices
- Familiarity with Kannada (bonus)
- Experience with CMS or project management tools
Program Benefits
- Full-time professional employment in an international interdisciplinary institution
- Exposure to large-scale exhibition production and touring formats
- Direct collaboration with curators, designers, researchers, and artists
- Experience in both conceptual and operational aspects of exhibition-making
- Opportunity to work on innovative public programming and experimental formats
- Professional development in cross-disciplinary cultural production
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
- Updated CV / Resume
- Cover letter explaining suitability for the role
- Email subject line must include job title (“Exhibition Associate”)
How to Apply?
Applications must be submitted via email: jobs@bengaluru.sciencegallery.com
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: Rolling basis (applications reviewed continuously)
- Notification: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- Start Date: Not specified
Location
Bengaluru, India
Additional Details
This is a highly collaborative role requiring flexibility, including evening, weekend, and holiday work when needed. As the institution is in a development phase, candidates must be comfortable working in evolving structures and contributing to the shaping of internal systems and workflows.
The organization emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and expects the Exhibition Associate to function as a key connector between conceptual programming and physical exhibition delivery.
Communication regarding application status will be limited, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.