Exhibitions & Programs

• Develop and plan exhibitions and accompanying programming with 516 ARTS staff and participating artists to satisfy the organization’s mission.

• Make selections of artwork and communicate directly with artists, galleries, collectors and other institutions and organizations to secure artwork loans and other resources for exhibitions and special projects.

• Seek out, evaluate, and review artwork, artist proposals, and portfolios.

• Seek out and develop partnerships with other organizations.

• Participate in programming and design decisions.

• Write essays for catalogs, descriptions of exhibitions and programs for publicity , wall labels, and intro panels.

• Conduct studio visits to plan and discuss potential opportunities with artists.

• Provide written for grant proposals and reports.

• Arrange translator services as necessary.


Education

• Write articles for 516 ARTS publications.

• Work with Education Manager to develop and run programs in Native communities around NM.

• Introduce special events and speak to the general public in a variety of educational and fundraising contexts.

• Lead or participate in selected educational tours for schools and special groups.


Administrative & Financial

• Negotiate artist fees, budgets, shipping and timelines and manage deadlines to keep projects on schedule.

• Generate and execute agreements with artists, speakers, teachers and others for exhibitions and programs.

• Maintain files, archives, and record keeping relating to exhibitions, programs and related budgets.


Overall

• Provide regular project status updates to the Executive Director.

• Alert Executive Director immediately when there is a problem and determine appropriate responses.

• Contribute to a positive workplace environment by demonstrating superior skills in dealing with coworkers, colleagues and the general public, speaking positively when referring to 516 ARTS, and acting and speaking in a courteous and professional manner at all times.


EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree and/or five years related experience and/or training.


REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Strong organizational skills; ability to handle multiple tasks.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills.

• Demonstrated experience with a wide variety of constructive and creative problem-solving with

regard to exhibition space and limits.

• Proficient knowledge of MS Office software; PhotoShop and InDesign a plus, learn other programs

as needed.

• Must be able to drive, have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record accompanied by

insurance.


WORK ENVIRONMENT

• In-office time will be spent primarily in a gallery environment at 516 ARTS.

• Occasional offsite work is required for outreach activities with Native communities around New

Mexico, as well as meetings, special events, and off-site projects.

• Installation periods may involve construction and other risk hazards not otherwise encountered

during the normal business operations open to the public.

• Must be able to work occasional evening and weekend hours for special events (such as openings,

poetry readings, performances, and gallery talks).

• Must be able to travel as required.