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Monday – Friday (Full-time, salaried exempt)
David Kordansky Gallery seeks a highly motivated, extremely organized, and collaborative individual to join our team as Artist Liaison. The Artist Liaison is a critical role acting as the primary point of contact for gallery artists. The Artist Liaison manages artists and their projects (exhibitions, fairs, the production of new work) and coordinates all communication between gallery staff, artists and their studios, as well as related museums and galleries. This position is a full-time role (Monday through Friday), requiring flexibility for additional hours during evening and weekend events, and may include a limited amount of travel. A competitive benefits package is also offered.
ABOUT THE GALLERY:
David Kordansky Gallery is one of the most dynamic venues for contemporary art in Los Angeles and in New York and is internationally regarded as a leading gallery of its generation. Established in 2003, the exhibition program is dedicated to presenting artists’ work with passion and intellectual rigor, and to bringing the utmost care and precision to showcasing artistic visions. The Gallery is committed to presentations that blend scholarship and connoisseurship with equity and inclusion. We are an institution rooted in our hometown of Los Angeles, and in California, even as we embrace cultural activity as a fully global phenomenon.
Maintaining a culture of belonging is important to us—we strive for a workplace where every single team member feels valued, supported, and heard. We believe in the power of creativity and seek opportunities for connection, collaboration, and learning between cultures and communities. We are committed to championing policies and practices that promote diversity, foster cultural equity, and sustain an environment of inclusivity. The Gallery is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit, qualifications, and abilities. The Gallery does not discriminate, and does not permit discrimination against its employees, interns, volunteers, or applicants. We recognize our strengths lie in the broad range of individuals who contribute their time and talents to our mission, and we pledge to create a safe, accessible, and inclusive place to work.
Responsibilities
The Gallery’s consistent growth, developed in tandem with its artists’ ambitions, occurs through the unique participation and contribution of each employee. We look for colleagues who are the most driven, the most talented, and the most creative. Every member of the Gallery’s team should aim for excellence and ingenuity, surpassing challenges and discovering new possibilities together. We value long-term commitment and loyalty, and in turn provide avenues for career advancement across all departments.
Primary Responsibilities:
Management of artists from gallery roster, including fostering and maintaining close relationships by advising and advocating for artists’ needs and best interests
Coordinate artists’ gallery exhibitions and fair presentations
Schedule studio visits, coordinate hospitality needs, organize artist meetings and travel
Communicate regularly with artists, offering support, gathering information, and reporting back to gallery staff on artwork production, fabrication, exhibitions, presentations, special events, applications, works at auction, and press requests
Research, develop, and retain an in-depth knowledge of artists’ practices and biographies, communicating this knowledge to staff, clients, and visitors in an articulate, professional manner
Manage artists’ production, exhibition, and fair schedules, and communicate these deadlines to the artists
Communicate details of new artwork inventory to gallery staff, supporting artists and the sales team in the presentation of new work
Monitor the documentation of artists’ projects and, with the Archivist and Registrars, ensure records are updated
Liaise between artists, museums, and gallery staff for institutional exhibitions, acting as the main contact at the gallery for exhibition project coordination
Requirements
Qualifications:
Knowledge of contemporary art and experience working at a commercial art gallery required; experience working at a contemporary art museum may be considered
Bachelor’s degree in art history or related field required; advanced degree preferred
At least two (2) years of professional experience as an artist liaison, sales assistant / associate, or assistant / associate curator required; four (4) years of experience preferred
Advanced skills in a Mac-based environment required, including: Google Suite (Gmail, Calendar, Sheets); Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat and Photoshop)
Basic knowledge of databases such as ArtBase / FileMaker (or similar) preferred
Highly detail-oriented, editorially minded, and precise, with exceptional organizational skills
Enjoys project and people management; can complete tasks with persistence, patience, and discretion
Adept at creative problem-solving, anticipating and resolving issues quickly
Excellent verbal and written communicator
Ability to work successfully in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Self-motivated, responsible, and efficient
Fluent in English; fluency in an additional language welcomed
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
This is a full-time salaried position
The pay scale for this position is $60,000 - $80,000 per year
Benefits for full-time employees, following a waiting period, include:
Premium PPO or HMO medical insurance (fully subsidized, at no cost to employee)
Vision insurance (fully subsidized, at no cost to employee)
Dental, long-term disability, and voluntary life insurance
Paid personal and vacation days (starting at 13 days annually, increased over time)
Paid sick time (6 days annually)
Paid holidays and floating holidays (10 days annually)
Paid gallery closures (typically 8-10 days annually)
Paid family leave
Participation in a 401k retirement plan (with employer contribution)
Staff discounts on gallery publications and merchandise
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
This position is based in Los Angeles, CA.
The gallery greatly values the health & safety of its employees, and is following all COVID-19 city, county, and state business guidelines for the pandemic.
During the pandemic, approximately 40% of the work required of this position can be completed remotely, with weekly in-person work required.
How to Apply
How to Apply:
Please submit the following via email with the subject line “DKG LA: ARTIST LIAISON” to jobs@davidkordanskygallery.com:
a cover letter detailing your previous experience working with artists
a full CV
a short writing sample (250–500 words) indicating an in-depth understanding of a contemporary artist’s practice
In your application, please note all relevant skills requested in the qualifications above.
BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants with most, if not all, of the requested qualifications are invited to apply. Submissions including the above items will be prioritized. No phone or walk-in inquiries, please.
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Posted on July 11