Art Programs & Communications Professional
Resume:
VARSHA MALIK
Art Programming & Communications
Professional
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Programming and communications professional with 3+ years of experience across galleries, art foundations, cultural events, and creative brands. Experienced in developing and coordinating public programs, managing artist relations, handling press and written communications, and supporting exhibitions from concept to execution. Interested in long-term, community-oriented cultural work that connects artists, institutions, and audiences through thoughtful programming and clear communication. Dec 2024 - Feb 2025
Dec 2024 - Mar 2025
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Assistant Art Curator
Freelance
Supported exhibition planning, layout design, and artwork curation in collaboration with participating artists.
Coordinated directly with artists for submissions, logistics, and installation requirements. Assisted with curatorial research and exhibition texts. Arts Programme Manager
MASH India by Shalini Passi
Art Exhibition Coordinator
Prameya Art Foundation
Managed end-to-end coordination for large-scale cultural events with 500+ attendees. Oversaw timelines, production schedules, and on-ground execution, ensuring 100% on-time delivery. Coordinated a 6–7 member team across creative, production, and communications. Supported programming and communications for events, including the MASH Ball (UNICEF fundraiser), Fashion Wears Art (FDCI) & press relations for Threaded Visions at Grosvenor Gallery. August 2023 - November 2024
Arts Programme Manager
The Green Room Arts Management Company
Worked on programming strategy, artist coordination, and communications support for cultural projects.
Assisted with press coordination and stakeholder communication. June 2025 - September 2025
Project Highlight: PRAF IF Discover 08, India Art Fair 2025 Led press, communications, and production for a six-channel sound installation at the India Art Fair. Coordinated with artists, technicians, and fair organisers to ensure smooth installation and execution. Managed press kits, exhibition texts, and external communication. Independent / Freelance
Worked on pitch decks and project coordination for brands including Canva, Blinkit, Hook & Eno. Managed stakeholder communication between clients and internal creative teams. Maintained project documentation and timelines.
Built digital content strategies across web and social platforms, including Temple Architecture podcast content
Creative & Communications Projects
Photography Volunteer
Zostel Arts and Culture
Volunteer
Delhi College of Arts and Commerce
Studio & Community Manager
ArtBuzz Studios Delhi Jaipur
Journalism and Mass Communication
Oct 2022 - Jul 2023
Delhi
EDUCATION
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
30 th December 2025
Community & Cultural Work
Managed artist co-working and studio space with a focus on community-led programming Curated regular arts programming and artist-led sessions Led studio engagement and outreach, increasing occupancy by 80% Supported artist residencies and pop-up programs, including Pride Beyond June (LGBTQIA+ focused programming)
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