Art Grants & Residencies Research Coordinator — Opportunities for Artists

JOB TITLE
Art Grants & Residencies Research Coordinator — Opportunities for Artists
ABOUT THE JOB
De Art is looking for an Art Grants & Residencies Research Coordinator to research, verify, and organize opportunities that support artists and creative practitioners around the world.
The role focuses on identifying artist residencies, grants, fellowships, open calls, exhibition opportunities, professional development programs, and other relevant initiatives offered by cultural institutions, galleries, museums, foundations, and arts organizations.
Working with De Art's editorial team, you will transform scattered opportunity announcements into clear, reliable, and accessible information for artists at different stages of their careers.
The ideal candidate is research-oriented, highly organized, attentive to detail, and interested in helping artists discover opportunities that support their creative and professional development.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Research international and regional grants, artist residencies, fellowships, open calls, competitions, and exhibition opportunities.
- Identify relevant opportunities from museums, galleries, cultural organizations, foundations, universities, and independent art institutions.
- Verify application deadlines, eligibility criteria, funding amounts where publicly stated, geographic restrictions, required materials, and official application links.
- Prepare clear opportunity summaries for publication on De Art's digital platforms.
- Organize opportunities by artistic discipline, location, career stage, funding type, eligibility, and deadline.
- Maintain an accurate database of opportunities and update records when application details change.
- Contact organizers when clarification is necessary and practical.
- Prioritize opportunities based on relevance, accessibility, credibility, and potential value to De Art's audience.
- Identify opportunities suitable for emerging artists, established practitioners, international applicants, and interdisciplinary creatives.
- Monitor recurring programs and track upcoming application cycles.
- Collaborate with editors and content contributors to develop themed guides, opportunity roundups, and artist resource articles.
- Check the credibility of organizations and identify misleading, outdated, or insufficiently documented announcements.
- Ensure that published information distinguishes between fully funded, partially funded, and self-funded opportunities.
- Review published listings periodically and correct or remove expired information.
- Suggest improvements to the way artists search, compare, and discover opportunities through De Art's content.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Arts Management, Art History, Cultural Studies, Research, Communications, Publishing, or a related field.
- Strong interest in visual arts and the professional development of artists.
- Excellent research, information verification, and organizational skills.
- Strong English writing and editing abilities.
- Ability to summarize application requirements and eligibility conditions clearly and accurately.
- Good attention to detail when checking dates, funding information, application links, and institutional details.
- Comfortable using spreadsheets, databases, online research tools, and content management systems.
- Ability to evaluate source credibility and distinguish official announcements from secondary information.
- Strong written communication skills and a professional approach to contacting organizations.
- Ability to manage recurring deadlines and maintain accurate records.
- Previous experience in arts administration, cultural research, grant coordination, artist support, or digital publishing is an advantage.
- Familiarity with international arts organizations, residency networks, and funding programs is a plus.
WHAT WE OFFER
- The opportunity to develop a useful resource for artists and creative practitioners.
- Exposure to international art institutions, funding initiatives, residencies, and cultural programs.
- Collaboration with editorial professionals and contributors working across visual arts and digital media.
- The opportunity to build expertise in arts research, opportunity mapping, and cultural information publishing.
- A professional portfolio of research-based articles, opportunity guides, and artist resources.
- An interdisciplinary environment connecting art, research, cultural organizations, and digital publishing.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send the following to farhang@parsikia.ir:
- CV — maximum 2 pages
- Cover letter — maximum 1 page
- Portfolio or links to 3 relevant research projects, publications, opportunity databases, or professional assignments
- Two professional references, including name, role, and contact information
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview and may be asked to complete a short practical assignment involving the research and verification of artist opportunities.
We welcome applicants from diverse professional and academic backgrounds, including arts administrators, researchers, writers, cultural professionals, and interdisciplinary practitioners who are committed to making reliable information more accessible to the arts community.

Work arrangement
Yes