Art Show Director Job Toronto area,Ontario Canada,Creative Arts/Media

We’re looking for a hybrid Art Show Director in the art and cultural events industry.

Our client is a recognized leader in producing high profile art fairs and cultural experiences that bring together artists, galleries, collectors, sponsors, and global audiences. Known for curatorial excellence, commercial impact, and community engagement, this organization delivers world class live events that shape the contemporary art landscape. The Show Director is an existing position and will be responsible for the full strategic, commercial, and operational leadership of two major international art shows, from vision through execution.

Art Show Director responsibilities:

Develop and execute the overall vision, strategy, and long term growth plans for major art fairs and exhibitions

Provide end to end leadership for live events, including scheduling, logistics, production, venue coordination, and on site execution

Lead exhibitor sales and recruitment, identifying new markets and commercial opportunities to drive revenue growth

Oversee sponsorship strategy, including assessing opportunities, approving contracts, managing activations, and ensuring sponsor obligations are met

Direct VIP programs, including evaluating past performance, building strategic alliances, and overseeing VIP lounge design, construction, and onsite experience

Collaborate with artists, curators, galleries, and stakeholders to deliver compelling, innovative, and high quality programming

Manage and mentor cross functional teams, ensuring alignment, accountability, and seamless delivery under tight timelines

Build and maintain strong relationships with sponsors, partners, community organizations, and industry leaders

Partner with marketing teams to support campaigns that drive attendance, exhibitor engagement, and brand visibility

Own event budgets and financial performance, ensuring fiscal discipline while delivering premium experiences

Ensure compliance with legal, safety, accessibility, and operational standards

The successful candidate has:

5+ years of senior level experience in art fairs, cultural events, exhibitions, or large scale live event management

A bachelor’s degree in Art, Event Management, Business Administration, or a related field (master’s degree considered an asset)

Proven experience leading complex, high-profile events with multiple stakeholders and revenue streams

Strong commercial acumen, including exhibitor sales, sponsorship, and budget management

Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills

A strong understanding of contemporary art practices, cultural trends, and the creative industries

Compensation and benefits:

The discussed salary range is $130,000 – $140,000 depending on experience

Performance based bonus opportunities

Candidates with additional experience and higher compensation expectations may also be considered

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid work model based in Toronto

Opportunity to shape flagship art events with a globally respected organization

Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada. Only candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted.


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