Director
Art South Asia Project Closing date: Fri, 22 May 2026
- Full time
- £40k-£50k
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Job Description
We are looking for a visionary arts leader in the role of ASAP Director, developing organisational strategy with a focus on grants management, programme scaling, innovative fundraising, and building & nurturing institutional partnerships.
Job Requirements
The role requires a seasoned development professional with a proven track record in organisational development and strategic growth within the cultural or non-profit sector, particularly those with expertise in South Asian contemporary art ecosystems. The ideal candidate will be able to balance their strategic responsibilities, including driving fundraising for long-term sustainability, alongside relationship-building across South Asia and the UK, proposal development, programme design, grants evaluation, impact assessment and public representation.
This dynamic individual should be a collaborative team mentor with excellent communication skills, the ability to set a clear organisational voice and have a forward-thinking approach to governance and network expansion. Most importantly, they should be passionate about ASAP's mission, amplifying South Asian art narratives through research, archiving, publication and professional development initiatives.
Job Responsibilities
The Job Responsibilities can be found on our website linked below.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Director
- Salary: £40k-£50k
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Visual arts
- Role: Creative
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Fri, 22 May 2026
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Location:
London
How to Apply
Send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]
- Contact name: Kuhu Kopariha
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Art South Asia Project
Art South Asia Project or ASAP is a UK-based not for profit arts education and development platform. We support the infrastructure of modern and contemporary visual and applied arts in South Asia by facilitating and expanding networks of collaboration and research. We work between South Asia and the UK, offering grants and creating collaborative programmes focused on research, archiving, and publications. We also promote professional development through workshops, symposia, and fellowships.