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Inside Higher Ed · 5 days ago

Gallery Assistant - Part Time

Lexington, VA

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$21/hr - $21/hr

Inside Higher Ed is associated with Washington and Lee University, which promotes a welcoming environment for diverse backgrounds. The Gallery Assistant will support the Staniar Gallery Director in various operational tasks related to exhibitions and programming, contributing to the gallery's mission as an academic art venue.

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Responsibilities

Supports the Staniar Gallery Director's work in all aspects of gallery operations, including but not limited to: installing and taking down exhibitions, packing/shipping artworks, publicity, educational programming, and general administrative duties

Organizes and schedules lectures and receptions for exhibitions

Coordinates campus visits for guest artists (including making reservations for travel, lodging, meals, and class scheduling)

Contributes to programming in collaboration with the Director, faculty, and students, including conception and implementation of workshops, educational materials, and gallery guides

Assists the Director with art installation (hanging, painting, lighting, and carpentry work for various exhibition needs)

Handles art, including transport when necessary

Involved in the intake, handling, and packing/shipping of artwork for exhibitions

Assesses and documents the physical condition of art pieces

Responsible for lighting exhibitions

Maintains Staniar Gallery storage area

Assists the Director with publicity needs (press releases, posters, website, digital announcement design, social media)

Aids in the design and distribution of exhibition materials such as catalogs, labels, gallery guides, and text panels

Maintains gallery mailing lists, including adding new artists to the mailing list, processing mailing list requests from the visitor sign-in book, keeping the mailing list updated with current institutional contacts, and adding new institutional contacts interested in receiving announcements

Qualification

Art installationObject handlingAdobe Creative SuiteMicrosoft OfficeCommunication skillsLight carpentryAttention to detailOrganizational abilitiesWriting skills