CULTURGEST RECRUITMENT


Cultural Management
and Visual Arts Production 
Culturgest


 

ABOUT CULTURGEST

Culturgest – Fundação Caixa Geral de Depósitos is an arts centre based in Lisbon, dedicated to contemporary creation. It presents a regular programme across the fields of performing arts, music, visual arts, cinema, and contemporary thought.
 

ABOUT WIDENING CIRCLES

The WIDENING CIRCLES project aims to support Portuguese visual artists by helping them create, present, and promote their work both in Portugal and internationally.
Culturgest will lead this project by developing five solo exhibitions with national artists. To this end, a structure will be established to provide conditions for artistic production, increased visibility, and opportunities for international circulation.
 

ROLE DESCRIPTION

Culturgest – Fundação Caixa Geral de Depósitos is seeking a professional with experience in cultural project management and solid knowledge of contemporary art to implement a programme aimed at supporting the internationalisation of Portuguese artists. We welcome applications from individuals with experience in cultural management and exhibition production.

The role will be carried out in close collaboration with Culturgest’s Visual Arts team and includes the following responsibilities:

  • Supporting artists and providing logistical assistance for the development of their projects
  • Coordinating and producing exhibitions in Portugal and abroad
  • Supporting the production and distribution of publications
  • Securing partners and managing institutional contacts
  • Creating and maintaining databases and contact lists
  • Assisting national and international guests
  • Preparing and managing funding applications for cultural projects
  • Budget management and financial monitoring of projects
  • Preparing activity and financial reports

 

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Culturgest is looking for a professional with the following profile:

  • Experience in project management and exhibition production
  • Knowledge of the Portuguese and international contemporary visual art scenes
  • Availability to travel nationally and internationally (short stays)
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in Cultural Production or Management
  • Proficiency in English (written and spoken)
  • Ability to work independently
  • Strong communication skills and team collaboration practices
  • Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Acrobat
  • Availability to start in the last quarter of 2025
TERMS AND DEADLINES

This is a fixed-term employment contract for a period of two years.

Interested candidates who meet the requirements should send their CV and a motivation letter in Portuguese to culturgest.rh@cgd.pt by 11:59 PM on 14 September 2025, with the subject line: Widening Circles – Visual Arts.

Shortlisted candidates must be available for interviews between 22 and 26 September. Interviews will be conducted in both Portuguese and English.

Culturgest – Fundação Caixa Geral de Depósitos is committed to ensuring diversity in its team and encourages applications from all individuals, regardless of ethnic background, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability.

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