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Gallerist
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Description
We are looking for someone entrepreneurial, fearless and passionate to start up and build a new and very active art gallery.
This person will be able to make calls, organize things, create systems, make things happen and create a network of relationships. We are looking for someone that has initiated projects and seen them through. We are looking for someone with enthusiasm, a love of art, great taste, and excitement to build something and engage with the community. We are looking for someone with creativity and the ability to make installations and present art in interesting ways. We are interested in supporting student artists and younger artists potentially with shows and support. Our candidate is able to create outreach art programs with local schools and develop them. We are looking for Saturdays to be days that feel very active at the location. We want visitors to come, participate and have an experience.
The job includes all the duties related to running an active art gallery. The candidate must be social media savvy and have experience with inventory management, website updates, writing press releases and working with Art Logic database. The candidate must have the ability to design content and have prior experience with Adobe Suite. The candidate will have a strong sense of commitment, enthusiasm, initiative, a positive outlook and the ability to work independently. The candidate must bring excitement to build something and activate the space.
We will prioritize applicants with at lease two years of gallery experience. The position is full time, Tuesday – Saturday and evenings during events. The candidate must be engaged and eager to be a part of an active environment.
Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate and detailed computer file system.
- Manage and update the website
- Create social media content including Instagram
- Create, design and send out emails with Mailchimp or other programs
- Initiate connections with local school art programs
- Come up with new ways to present and exhibit artwork
- Keep the gallery tidy and organized.
- Assist the owner with exhibition ideas
- Invoice and keep track of sales and artist statements
- Create a press database and make connections
- Speak with the public and engage
- Create and update gallery presence on Artsy and Artnet
- Write press releases
- Conduct sales
- Coordinate framing
- Communicate well with creative director, owner and those we work with
Requirements
- Proficiency with Adobe Suite and Art Logic Database
- Design skills
- Social Media savvy
- Art gallery experience
- Experience starting up a new entity a plus
How to apply
Please send a cover letter which describes you and why you are the person for the job along with your resume to greenbusstudio@gmail.com attention Laura Peterson.