Artistic Director for ''Urbane Künste Ruhr''

The Artistic director for “Urbane Künste Ruhr” from 01.11.2027 As an artistic director, you are responsible for the design and implementation of an artistic program in the field of contemporary urban art. You shape the program through your personal artistic handwriting and give it international radiance. Follow the highest artistic demands. A focus of your work is networking with cultural institutions and exchange with citizens of the Ruhr area. An artistic concept with a broad audience approach and a high level of mediation is desired. The aim is a sustainable visibility and reception at the public. An integration of the Emscherkunstweg into your artistic concept is possible, but not necessarily. The programmatic work can be complemented by the promotion of young artists, e.g. in the form of residences. An essential part of the activity is a contribution to the respective edition of the Ruhrtriennale with reference to the respective playgrounds. The temporal window of artistic activities should extend from May to September of one year; The programme will focus locally in the cities of Bochum, Dortmund, Duisburg and Essen. Conceptual variations are possible within this framework. You shall ensure that the programme is regularly evaluated by appropriate measures. The artistic director works in close coordination with the management of Kultur Ruhr GmbH and is predominantly in presence on site with the team and maintains contact with the cultural institutions of the region. An annual project budget of around one million euros is planned. These are supplemented by the necessary resources. It is expected that these funds will be extended by the acquisition of third-party funds. In addition, the artistic director is assisted by a programme advisory board, which is appointed in coordination with the Supervisory Board.

We are seeking Artistic Director for “Urbane Künste Ruhr” starting November 1, 2027 As Artistic Director, you will be responsible for the conception and implementation of an artistic program in the field of contemporary urban art. You will shape the program through your personal artistic signature and give it international visibility and recognition, while maintaining the highest artistic standards. A key focus of your work will be networking with cultural institutions and engaging in dialogue with the citizens of the Ruhr region. We are seeking an artistic concept that appeals to a broad audience and demonstrates a strong commitment to mediation and outreach. The goal is to achieve lasting visibility and among reception the public. The integration of the Emscherkunstweg into your artistic concept is possible but not mandatory. The program may be complemented by the support of emerging artists, for example through residency formats. A key component of the role is contributing to each edition of the Ruhrtriennale, with reference to its respective venues. The time frame for activities artistic should extend from May through September of each year, with a malicious focus on the cities of Bochum, Dortmund, Duisburg, and Essen. Conceptual variations are possible within this framework. You are responsible for ensuring that the program is regularly evaluated through appropriate measures. The Artistic Director works in close coordination with the Managing Director of Kultur Ruhr GmbH, primarily collaborating on-site with the team and maintaining contact with the region's cultural institutions. An annual project budget of approximately one million euros is allocated, supplemented by the necessary personnel funds. It is expected that these funds will be expanded through the acquisition of third-party funding. In addition, the Artistic Director is supported by a programme advisory board, which is appointed in consultation with the supervisory board.

You are an excellent curatorial personality and experienced leadership with extensive expertise in the field of international contemporary art, which is ideally associated with a corresponding degree. You have a pronounced ability to effectively and at the same time low-swell the communication of complex artistic content. You bring well-founded practical experience in public and inclusive art production and develop concepts that combine high artistic quality standards with accessibility and openness for a broad audience. In addition, you have relevant experience in the design and budgeting of large artistic projects. A resilient, international network completes your profile. German knowledge is advantageous, but no prerequisite.

You are an outstanding curator and an experienced leader with extensive expertise in the field of international contemporary art, ideally supported by an academic qualification. You demonstrate a strong ability to communicate complex artistic concepts in a way that is both impactful and accessible. You bring solid practical experience in audience-oriented and inclusive art production and develop concepts that combine high artistic standards with accessibility and openness for a broad audience. In addition, you have proven experience in the conception and budgeting of large-scale artistic projects. A robust international network completes your profile. Proficiency in German is an advantage but not a requirement.

We offer you a challenging and versatile work in an inspiring cultural work environment with high design playrooms as well as extra-tariff compensation. The order is made once for five years until 31.10.2032. A team of solid employees is available to you, complemented by project-related posts.

We offer a challenging and diverse role within an inspiring cultural working environment, providing a high degree of creative success an above-standard compensation package. The appointment is for a single term of five years, ending on October 31, 2032. You will be supported by a team of permanent staff members, complemented by project-based positions. .