Insomniac - Art Curator

Live Nation Entertainment•Calabasas, CA

4d•$100,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Insomniac Events is looking for an Art Curator who can help find and commission artist sculptures, creative environments, and collaborate with the experience team to enhance each festival or concert while always in line with the individual brands. Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world, with a focus on high-quality fan experiences enhanced by state-of-the-art technology and large-scale art.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in the festival industry
Experience managing multiple vendors and quantity staff
Must be motivated with an “Everything is possible” attitude
Must be an active problem solver, instilled with a sense of urgency for projects large and small
Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree in Business Marketing or related field is preferred

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Director of Curation to develop a creative direction for each show that reflects Insomniac’s brand identity and the specific art direction of the event
Curate and propose artwork, installations, and experiences in alignment with the approved art direction
Initiate conversations with selected artists to explore feasibility, align vision, and develop initial concepts before handing over executional data to Art Ops Managers
Work within and manage allocated budgets, finding opportunities to maximize impact without compromising Insomniac’s art policy integrity
Ensure art curation timelines are maintained and that deadlines are communicated and met
Develop and maintain detailed art decks that showcase proposed artists and installations for each event
Present decks to internal producers and promoters for review, feedback, and approval
Coordinate with the production and finance teams to ensure the installation build aligns with production feasibility and financial constraints
Assist in translating conceptual art into real-time builds—this includes sourcing materials, identifying lighting needs, and brainstorming creative fabrication solutions
Collaborate with Art Ops Managers to ensure all artwork is engineered correctly, fabricated, and installed according to safety protocols and site limitations
Support artists with insomniac safety and building expectations by helping initiate technical, engineering, and safety discussions
Work closely with Art Ops Managers and the Art Ops Leads to conceptualize and execute installations and custom art areas
Participate in budget development and scope planning for Art Ops-led builds
Assist in developing build schedules and help manage on-site installation timelines and workforce coordination
Be a reliable and energetic presence on-site during festival builds, ensuring that all curated and in-house installations are completed to Insomniac’s quality and safety standards
Troubleshoot challenges alongside the Art Ops team and provide feedback that balances creative ideas with logistical solutions
Maintain regular check-ins with the Director of Curation to ensure project alignment and report progress
Document conversations with artists and maintain clear records of scope, deliverables, and budget agreements
Act as a point of communication between creative and production teams during the early stages of project development
Notify appropriate team members of any risks, delays, or budget issues in a timely and manner
Use Google Suites, Asana, and other company-approved tools to track projects, share visual assets, and update progress
Maintain organized folders of approved art decks, artist proposals, renderings, and final documentation for archival
Initiate contracting with the legal team once an artist is confirmed and work with the artist on show-specific engineering and invoice tracking