+++ Assistant Director, Art Gallery, New York City +++
For our well-known New York City art gallery client we are seeking an
Assistant Director. Reporting to the gallery owner/president, this
position is responsible for strategies to promote the growth of the
gallery including managing activities for current and new gallery
artists; negotiating agreements, building alliances with curators,
museums, and arts organizations; and overseeing special projects.
The position entails but is not limited to the following: serve as
artist liaison; work with artists to manage logistics, timetables,
shipping, finances and sales; negotiate exclusive agreements and
contracts with artists; visit studios; identify, cultivate and launch
new artists; oversee related special projects; build relationships
with curators, museums and other organizations for exhibitions
and special programming involving gallery artists; earmark works
for institutions and place works in museum collections; attend
key public events, fundraisers and programs; oversee, staff,
strategize and handle all logistics for art fairs; with owner and
sales manager, assist in strategizing blue-chip market division
sales; create related client & artist profiles; initiate and oversee
marketing plans for each individual artist; cultivate and maintain
media relationships; other duties as necessary.
The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years managerial or artist
liaison experience, preferably with a top New York gallery or auction
house, and comprehensive knowledge of international contemporary art.
BA required: outstanding organizational, communications and
networking skills are essential. Competitive salary, bonuses based
on gallery growth, and benefits.
Send resume, cover letter and the contact information for three
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Posted on 09/11/2009
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Geri Thomas, President
Thomas & Associates, Inc.
6 East 39th Street, Suite 1200
New York, NY 10016
(tel.) 212-779-7059
www.artstaffing.com
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Or in our Chicago office, contact:
Tracey King, Senior Associate
400 East Randolph, Professional Building
Suite 206
Chicago, IL 60601
(tel.) 312-650-5220
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