Organizer Information
Konsthall C is a contemporary art institution, urban renewal project, and public artwork located in a former communal laundry in Hökarängen, Stockholm. Founded in 2004, Konsthall C has developed an internationally recognized program of exhibitions and events that engages with contemporary art while responding to local social and political contexts. The institution positions itself as a platform for experimental practices and critical discourse in Northern Europe. Its recent programming has included themes such as The Decolonial Turn and Sacred Spaces. Konsthall C is currently working toward becoming a more equitable, inclusive, and value-driven institution.
Title & Description
Artistic Director — 2027–2029
Konsthall C is seeking a new Artistic Director for a three-year artistic leadership period beginning in April 2027. The successful candidate will develop and lead the institution's artistic program for 2027–2029, incorporating Konsthall C's priorities around social change, inclusion, environmental challenges, cultural funding, and critical approaches to power within the arts.
The institution is looking for a transformative artistic leader capable of combining a strong curatorial vision with practical production, project management, budgeting, and institution-building skills. The submitted artistic proposal will carry significant weight in the selection process.
The Role Overview
- Position: Artistic Director
- Contract/tenure: April 1, 2027–March 31, 2029
- Scope: 80–100% of full-time
- Location: Stockholm, Sweden
- Reports/contact: Managing Director Erik Annerborn
- Working languages: Swedish and/or English
- Fee/Salary: Not specified in the official call
Position & Tasks
The Artistic Director will establish the direction and themes of Konsthall C's 2027–2029 artistic program; develop exhibitions and interdisciplinary projects; oversee exhibition production; contribute to budgeting and project management; participate in institution-building and organizational development; build and maintain national and international networks; and represent Konsthall C within the contemporary art field. The role also involves fostering a generous, collaborative, socially engaged environment for artists, audiences, and partners.
Categories
- Visual Art
- Contemporary Art
- Curating
- Interdisciplinary Art
- Exhibition Production
- Art Management
- Cultural Leadership
Eligibility
Applicants should have experience working with contemporary art and/or interdisciplinary artistic practices for a public audience and experience in exhibition production. A degree in art curation, fine art, or equivalent professional experience in the arts and culture sector is required. Strong written and spoken English and/or Swedish skills are required.
Additional strengths include leadership and management experience, cultural administration, project management, finance, networking, collaborative practice, critical perspectives on artistic production and power relations, and the ability to represent an institution nationally and internationally.
Program Benefits
The selected candidate will lead Konsthall C's artistic program for 2027–2029 and gain the opportunity to shape the direction of an established contemporary art institution in Northern Europe. The position provides substantial artistic and institutional leadership responsibility, alongside opportunities to develop exhibitions, networks, and public-facing contemporary art projects.
Application Fee
None
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 15 September 2026
- Shortlisted candidates contacted: Before October 15, 2026
- Appointment announced: Expected December 2026
- Tenure begins: 1 April 2027
- Tenure ends: 31 March 2029
Location
Stockholm, Sweden
Additional Details
The artistic proposal is a particularly important component of the selection process. Applicants should therefore demonstrate not only artistic ambition but also the practical capacity to execute their proposed program. Two professional/personal references with contact information and a portfolio of previous projects are mandatory. For inquiries, contact Managing Director Erik Annerborn at erik@konsthallc.se or +46 8 604 77 08.