The Art-X Company is hiring for their client 1838 by Times of India an Events Curator. The idea candidate will lead the curation, development and execution of 1838's 365-day cultural programming calendar. The role involves developing distinctive event formats, building a robust creative network, and producing high-quality cultural experiences across the platform's six event spaces. Working closely with the Creative Head, the Events Curator will translate the platform's curatorial vision into a consistent programme of performances, exhibitions, talks, salons, forums, brand showcases and community experiences. The role will also contribute to the curatorial development of selected external exhibitions. This is a senior, hands-on role requiring both curatorial judgement and production expertise, with the mandate to build the programming engine from the ground up. ​About 1838 | By The Times of India 1838 | By The Times of India is a cultural platform built around a community of creative entrepreneurs and cultural tastemakers. Its offering brings together a 12,720 sq. ft. heritage space in Mumbai, a monthly luxury magazine, a year-round events calendar and a media ecosystem comprising video podcasts, newsletters and an online community. The heritage space is designed as a six-area cultural destination, featuring a ballroom, mezzanine lounge, pop-up floor, gallery, speaker's lounge and café-led foyer. Guided by the principle of Designed for Discovery, 1838 aims to create meaningful encounters across disciplines, industries and creative communities. Please Note:




• The vetting process for this role comprises 2-3 rounds of interviews and may be followed by a brief assignment.
• Festivals From India is hiring for this role on behalf of our client.
• This is an on-site, full-time position based in Mumbai.
• Salary band for this role is available upon request. Requirements Essential

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Arts, Cultural Studies, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Event Management, Arts Management or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of India's contemporary cultural and creative ecosystem.
• Knowledge of multidisciplinary programming across arts, design, music, performance, literature, film and related fields.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Essential

Experience:
• 12–16 years of experience in cultural programming, festival direction, arts management, curatorial practice, live events or experiential programming.
• Demonstrated experience conceptualising and delivering large-scale or year-round cultural programmes.
• Proven ability to develop original event formats and recurring programming properties.
• Established network of artists, designers, performers, writers, filmmakers, cultural producers and creative entrepreneurs.
• Hands-on experience managing talent, production teams, vendors, event logistics and live execution.
• Experience working with heritage venues, cultural institutions, festivals or multidisciplinary event spaces will be an advantage.
• Exposure to luxury, design or brand-led exhibitions and cultural partnerships will be an added advantage.

📌 1838 - Events Curator (Mumbai)
🏢 Festivals From India
📍 Mumbai