HAL - Centre Manager

Festivals From India is hiring for their client, Hampi Art Labs, who are looking for a Centre Manager to lead the daily operations of their arts and culture centre. The role combines operational leadership with creative vision, ensuring the centre thrives as a vibrant hub for artists, artisanal communities, and audiences.

About Hampi Art Labs:

Based in the temple town of Vijayanagar (“victory -city”) in the south of India, Hampi Art Labs (HAL) functions as an artist -first centre bringing together three distinct aspects of art making in the contemporary moment – facilities for large -scale production, an environment designed for artists to creatively retreat in, & galleries that present their opportunities for world class display – all spread across the same multi -acre space. 

Please note:

1. The vetting process for this role comprises 2 -3 rounds of interviews and may be followed by a brief assignment.
   
2. Festivals From India is hiring for this role on behalf of our client.
   
3. This is an on -site, full -time position based in Karnataka.
   
4. Salary band for this role is available upon request.
   
5. Accommodation at a minimal cost and travel support will be provided.
   

Requirements

Essential Qualifications:

• Proven experience in the arts and culture sector, ideally with community or artisanal engagement. 
  
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills. 
  
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands -on coordination. 
  
• Passion for fostering creativity, inclusivity, and cultural impact.
  

Essential Experience:

• Degree in Arts Management, Cultural Studies, or related field, or equivalent professional experience. 
  
• 3–5+ years of experience in operations, administration, programme management, or institutional management within the arts, culture, heritage, or creative sectors.
  

Key Personal Attributes & Skills:

• Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to oversee multiple functions simultaneously.
  
• Excellent organisational, planning, and problem -solving abilities with a high attention to detail.
  
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across diverse groups.
  
• Proactive, adaptable, and resourceful, with the ability to balance strategic thinking and hands -on execution.
  
• Passion for arts and culture, with a commitment to creating inclusive, collaborative, and well -managed creative environments.