Application deadline: April 24, 2025
Office for Contemporary Art Norway (OCA) is seeking an experienced candidate for the position of Head of Programme.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in leading OCA’s public programme, developing the organisation’s position as a prominent contemporary arts institution, and identifying new opportunities. The successful candidate will contribute to evolving OCA’s programme with a strong interest in creating new platforms, models, structures, and ways to engage with international audiences.
As the Head of Programme, you will be responsible for the development and execution of OCA’s public programme and publishing while actively working across the organisation to strengthen collaborations with new and established networks of artists, curators, and other art professionals as part of expanding international opportunities for contemporary art form Norway.
You will work to promote and stimulate idea exchange and contribute to the development of knowledge and practices within contemporary art. You will also work closely with external institutions, organisations, curators, and other art professionals - maintaining strong collaborations and partnerships with various stakeholders who contribute to developing OCA’s international position.
For OCA’s participation at the Venice Biennale, you will work closely with the selected curators and artists, taking on overall responsibility for managing the implementation of the commissioned project.
OCA is seeking a candidate with extensive experience with contemporary art and execution of public programmes, relevant education, and experience with managing and leading teams. A strong candidate can demonstrate a proven competence and track record of curating and realizing larger projects and building strong international networks.
Interest in the theoretical and everyday use of new technology and digital platforms and curiosity about speculative futures are advantageous, as are knowledge of how to build communities and structures that maintain global connections.
We offer an exciting position where you will shape OCA’s public program on an international level. You will work in a dynamic and creative environment, collaborating with a knowledgeable team while contributing to the professional growth and enrichment of the contemporary art scene in Norway.
Head of Programme reports to OCA’s Director and works collaboratively together with the OCA team.
Applications (including CV) must be submitted by April 24 to Kari Ane Golf: kari.ane.golf@oca.no.
Salary by agreement.
All inquiries are treated confidentially. In Norway, OCA is subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act regarding the right to access applicant lists. The applicant must justify any request for exemption. The applicant will be notified if the exemption is not accepted and can withdraw their application.
About OCA
OCA—Office for Contemporary Art is a foundation promoting contemporary art from Norway internationally. OCA expands international opportunities and contributes to global exchanges and activities through a diverse range of programmes, including grants, residencies, research visits, network development, public programme and publishing. OCA is funded by the Ministry of Culture and Equality and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and commissioner for Norway’s contribution to the visual arts section of La Biennale di Venezia.
