Gallery Coordinator at 1708 Gallery
Richmond, Virginia
Part-time, temporary to permanent
TO APPLY:
Please send resume, cover letter, and references to info@1708gallery.org with “Gallery Coordinator Position” in the subject line of your email. No phone calls please.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Friday, March 16, 2012
ABOUT 1708 GALLERY:
1708 Gallery is a non-profit arts organization located in downtown Richmond, Virginia. Founded by artists in 1978, our mission is to present exceptional new art. 1708 Gallery is committed to providing opportunities for artistic innovation for emerging and established artists and to expanding the understanding and appreciation of new art for the public.
1708 Gallery’s Board of Directors, which consists of a majority of professional artists, govern the gallery’s strategic planning and development initiatives; and maintain oversight of the programmatic activities of 1708 Gallery, in partnership with the staff. The staff, which currently consists of an Executive Director and an Assistant Director, is responsible for day-to-day operations and programs, and the organization’s consistent achievement of its mission. The staff is supported by a team of interns.
1708 Gallery’s exhibition season consists of up to eight exhibitions featuring national and international artists. Other events include InLight Richmond, an annual one-night public art exhibition of light-based art; Monster Drawing Rally, a day of live art making; our Annual Art Auction fundraiser and more. We also organize outreach programs like Arts for All, which engages overlooked segments of our community by providing access to the creative process and Assembler, a series of conversations that occur in conjunction with our exhibitions and engage the audience in the process of examining content in Contemporary art.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Gallery Coordinator assists with the management of the gallery’s exhibitions, including overseeing the installation process and serving as a liaison to the exhibiting artists. The Gallery Coordinator reports to the Assistant Director and the Executive Director. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Exhibitions
- Prepares and coordinates contracts and supplemental materials with exhibiting artists.
- Coordinates installation and de-installation with exhibiting artists and serves as point of contact for artists before arrival and during their stay.
- Manages preparation of gallery for new exhibitions including prepping walls, lighting artwork, hanging signage, creating price sheets and numbering works in exhibition.
- Installs exhibition or assists exhibiting artist with the installation of their work.
- Schedules installation volunteers when needed and leads volunteers.
- Processes incoming exhibition proposals and prepares materials for review by Exhibitions Committee.
Administrative Support
- Assists in daily office activities such as answering phones, faxes, and various clerical requests made by Assistant Director and Executive Director.
- Greets visitors to the gallery and answers questions about artwork on display.
- Assists in the supervision of and task management for interns.
- Maintains inventory and stocks supplies; maintains storage facilities, tools and equipment.
- Maintains database for tracking sponsors, donors, members, art sales, mailing list requests, etc.
- Assists in gallery’s mass mailings.
- Tracks success of membership and annual fund mailings.
- Composes thank you letters for donations, memberships, art sales, sponsorships, etc.
Special Events
The Gallery Coordinator also assists with special events like InLight Richmond, Monster Drawing Rally, and the Annual Art Auction. Responsibilities include attending committee meetings and administrative support as needed.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Strong academic and art background (BFA or BA in Studio Art or Art History)
- Experience in and understanding of proper handling, installing, packing and storage of art
- Experience using power tools, painting and lighting, being comfortable on a 12 foot ladder
- Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite and working knowledge of database programs
- Strong sense of responsibility, organizational skills, problem solving skills and thorough attention to detail
- Strong communication skills and the ability to interact in a professional manner with artists, patrons, vendors and co-workers
- Available to work occasional evenings and weekends
DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience working or interning in a gallery, museum or similar environment
- Knowledge of and interest in contemporary art
- Understanding of Adobe Creative Suite
- Basic carpentry skills
- Photography skills including photo editing
- Technical support, including video-related, for office and exhibition equipment
