Art Curator

Seismic Consulting Group is seeking an Art Curator for its Artelia platform in Abuja, Nigeria. This mid-level, full-time role involves developing themed collections, conducting artist research, and writing exhibition texts. The curator will engage with galleries and artists to enhance the visibility of African contemporary art. The position requires strong curatorial judgment and a deep understanding of the international art market.
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Art Curator
Seismic Consulting Group
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Abuja Full Time Confidential
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Experience Level: Mid level Experience Length: 4 years
Job descriptions & requirements
ABOUT ARTELIA
Artelia is a curator-led digital platform owned by Seismic Consulting Group, positioned as a definitive reference point for contemporary African art in the global market. Built on our commitment to innovation, cultural intelligence, and institutional excellence, Artelia does not compete on volume. It leads with judgment, curation, and trust — building a catalogue that meets international collector expectations while amplifying African artistic voices with depth and integrity.
At Artelia, standards are not aspirational — they are operational. We engage galleries, independent artists, and cultural institutions across Africa and the diaspora to strengthen the visibility, credibility, and commercial value of African contemporary art. The platform is supported by an advisory network of internationally recognized curators, gallery professionals, and art market specialists.


ROLE OVERVIEW THE ROLE We are seeking an experienced, discerning In-House Curator to lead the selection, framing, and presentation of works on the Artelia platform. This is a senior creative and intellectual role that sits at the intersection of curatorial practice, collection strategy, and international art market positioning. You will work directly with Artelia's curatorial leadership to develop coherent, well-researched collections — ensuring every work presented reflects depth, quality, and narrative clarity.


You will engage with galleries and artists, shaping how their practices are contextualized for local and international audiences. This is not a content management role. We are looking for someone who thinks like a curator, writes like a critic, and moves like a professional who understands how the contemporary art market actually works.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and manage themed collections aligned with Artelia's curatorial direction and international positioning strategy
Conduct rigorous artist research, documentation, and contextualisation — ensuring works are presented with scholarly and market-relevant framing
Review artist and gallery submissions; identify exceptional candidates and articulate clear selection rationale
Write exhibition texts, artist statements, collection notes, and editorial content that meet international curatorial standards
Build and maintain relationships with galleries, artists, and cultural institutions across Africa and the diaspora
Support the onboarding of gallery partners and independent artists, acting as a key liaison between external collaborators and Artelia's leadership
Ensure continuity, quality, and intentionality across Artelia's growing catalogue
Provide curatorial input on collector engagement strategy, advising on how works are positioned for high-value audiences
Contribute to Artelia's editorial and thought leadership output, including platform narratives and public-facing communications
Stay current with global art market developments, particularly the reception and positioning of contemporary African art internationally.

WHAT SETS YOU APART

You have operated at a professional level within the contemporary art ecosystem — in a gallery, museum, art fair, or independent curatorial practice — and you bring with you the instincts, networks, and critical vocabulary that experience builds.
You understand that curation is an argument, and you know how to make one clearly, compellingly, and with international confidence.
You are equally comfortable writing a nuanced exhibition essay and negotiating the logistics of a gallery partnership.
You understand how African art is received globally — and you have opinions about how that should change
You have experience curating for audiences beyond your immediate geography — through diaspora-facing programmes, international platforms, or cross-border institutional collaborations — You have written about art publicly — catalogue essays, exhibition texts, critical reviews, or editorial features
You understand how digital platforms can operate as curatorial spaces and you have thought about what that means for quality control and collector confidence
You bring existing professional relationships within the African and/or international art ecosystem
You have navigated the intersection of artistic integrity and commerci