The responsibilities and skills required of this role are wide-ranging and include but are not limited to:

Artist Management

• Manage internal and external exhibitions for select artists including generating schedules and managing budgets

• Track and convey all external and internal exhibitions, fairs, and events for select artists

• Manage assorted projects such as commissions, public art proposals, art fairs, etc.

• Generate and negotiate terms for commissions, special projects, museum loans, and consignments with third parties e.g., other galleries, museums, etc.

• Manage shipping deadlines for exhibitions, events, art fairs, and special projects

• Liaise with PR team about upcoming projects for gallery artists, connect them with appropriate third-party contacts

• Working with the Archivist and Gallery Assistant, ensure images and press are compiled and distributed to artists

• Coordinate and facilitate production of new work in the studio, keeping gallery staff up to date about forthcoming inventory

• Review packing specifications of new work to ensure best practices are being upheld

• Track acquisitions, exhibitions, and auction results for assigned artists

• Propose and organize group exhibitions and/or viewing rooms

• Obtain condition reports for works of interest at auction for represented artists

• Obtain travel preferences and communicate to Gallery Assistant; oversee travel details

Financial

• Research, propose, and formalize pricing and insurance values with Director oversight

• Update prices holistically in the artwork database and across any external consignments or loan agreements

• Track payments and invoicing due for special commissions and public projects

• Assess and track various expenses associated with exhibition, production, framing and submit for approval

Sales

• Communicate and conduct viewings on Directors’ behalf

• Represent the gallery at select art fairs and pop-ups as needed

• Manage and update Artsy and Artnet listings

• Manage art fair deadlines and prepare art fair applications

• Provide sales support as needed

General

• Directly supervise Gallery Assistant providing feedback and

• Manage Gallery Assistant in compiling interest lists for guest invitations and mailings

• Ensure Gallery Assistants are maintaining standards for artist CVs, overviews webpages (gallery website, Artsy, etc.)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, a focus in in art history or visual fine arts is preferred

• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role in a gallery, auction house or art advisory firm

• Discreet and professional demeanor

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Punctual, proactive, organized and detail oriented with exceptional problem-solving skills

• Ability to work under pressure with a capacity to prioritize and multitask to meet deadlines

• Ability to work with others and independently when necessary

• Proficiency in Adobe Suites, Artlogic, Microsoft Office and SketchUp experience is preferred