STOCKHOLM.- The board of Index—The Swedish Contemporary Art Foundation is seeking to appoint a new director to lead the organization.

Index is a center for contemporary art based in Stockholm and offers an ambitious program of exhibitions, events and learning activities for a wide range of audiences. Index has a history of presenting a diverse program with a contemporary perspective and presents solo exhibitions and thematic projects with newly commissioned work by contemporary artists alongside retrospective or archival presentations. Larger projects are accompanied by an extensive cross-disciplinary public program, often produced in collaboration with other organizations in Stockholm and abroad.

Index was registered as a foundation in 1998 and is one of the most important and longest-standing independent platforms at the forefront of contemporary art practice in Scandinavia. Index is a foundation with a board that holds ultimate financial responsibility. Funders include the Swedish Arts Council, the City of Stockholm and Region Stockholm. The director of Index is responsible for securing sustainable funding.

The new director will develop a program for Index and establish the direction of the organization. In close collaboration with a dedicated team, the director will conceive and execute the program and represent the institution to funders and audiences, nationally and internationally. The director will also contribute to the development of Index’ long-term strategic plan.

The position of the director is full time with a fixed-term contract that has typically been three years, with the possibility of extension.

Index follows guidelines for a professional and sustainable working environment. It is expected from the new director to continue working with diversity and representation in all aspects of work within the organization.

Qualifications

The new director should have:

–A well-documented experience in working with curatorial practices and long-term programming, preferably within cultural organizations.

–Excellent leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.

–A well-documented experience of handling budgets, employee-related matters, administration including securing long-term financing and project fundraising both from the private and public sector.

–An interest and experience in working with educational programs and mediation cross-disciplinary projects, and with diverse audiences.

–A broad international network and an interest in the Nordic art context.

Application

Please submit your application, including:

–A CV

–A portfolio with recent projects

–A curatorial statement on maximum two A4 pages

–A vision for Index, including ideas on funding for small and mid-sized arts organizations, on maximum two A4 pages

–One letter of reference and contact information to a second reference (the second reference preferably a recent employer). References will be contacted after the final interview, upon agreement.

Application deadline: December 21, 2025