Brand Partnerships & PR

APRE Art House is a contemporary art gallery based in Colaba, Mumbai, dedicated to advancing rigorous artistic practices and meaningful conversations. Founded by Prerna S.M. Jain, an alumna of Christie's Education, New York, the gallery was formalised in 2022 committed to both emerging and established voices whose work engages with pressing socio-political and gender-oriented concerns. The Gallery has since expanded into a new space at Arshiwala Mansion, a heritage building in Colaba.

APRE's reach extends beyond Mumbai, with curated projects in New York and New Delhi, and participation in significant art fairs including the India Art Fair. Its public programming (comprising panel discussions, performances, and film screenings) reflects a belief in interdisciplinary engagement as an essential mode of cultural production.

With a programme grounded in research, clarity, and cultural responsiveness, APRE positions itself as a site of critical inquiry within the South Asian contemporary art landscape. The gallery is recognised for its museum-calibre exhibitions, an ethos of transparency, and a sustained commitment to fostering long-term relationships with artists, collectors, and institutions

Role

We are looking for a Brand Partnerships Programmes & PR Manager to lead the planning and delivery of the gallery's public programme and partnership initiatives. The role combines programming, communications, and relationship-building — working with press, cultural partners, collaborators, brands, sponsors, and the wider arts community while delivering high-quality events.

• Build and manage brand partnerships and cultural collaborations that extend the gallery's programme.
• Develop and execute the gallery's public programme, including screenings, talks, panel discussions, learning initiatives, and special projects.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of programming, ensuring alignment with the gallery's vision.
• Lead press and media outreach, including securing coverage, drafting press releases and managing contacts.
• Maintain relationships with journalists, critics, editors, institutions, cultural organisations, and collaborators.
• Represent the gallery at openings, art fairs, and industry events.
• Manage end-to-end event execution, including logistics, vendors, budgets, and on-site coordination.
• Oversee social media and digital communications in line with programming.
• Maintain and grow a network of collaborators, sponsors, and partners.

Looking for

– An existing network within Mumbai's — and ideally India's — arts, media, and culture landscape

– Strong written communication skills — confident writing press releases, pitches, programme notes, and correspondence

– Experience managing press relationships and securing media coverage

– Organised and calm under pressure — able to manage multiple events and deadlines simultaneously

– Genuine passion for contemporary art, film, ideas, and public discourse

– Full professional proficiency in English; additional languages are an advantage