South Arts Directors, Visual Arts & Artist Programs

We’re looking for a Director of Visual Arts & Artist Programs to lead some of our most celebrated initiatives, including the Southern Prize & State Fellowships, the Southern Prize Touring Exhibition, the Southern Curators Summit, and the Artist Creative Practice Grant program. This role is for someone who believes artists deserve real infrastructure alongside recognition. You’ll help guide competitive grant and fellowship processes, support awarded artists from notification through final reporting, coordinate juried reviews, and contribute to artist- and curator-focused strategies across the region. Full Time Hybrid What we’re looking for: → 3–5 years in visual arts programming, arts administration, or curatorial practice → Experience managing grants, exhibitions, fellowships, or artist development programs → Strong project management skills across budgets, timelines, and stakeholders → A genuine commitment to equitable, artist-centered practice Our benefits package includes: • Health, dental, and vision insurance • Flexible spending account (FSA) • Generous vacation, sick, and holiday leave • 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution • Short- and long-term disability coverage • Life insurance