Assistant Curator

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Job Description

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Assistant curator will work closely with the Director and line-manage key members of the gallery’s team (comprising P/T Artist Manager, P/T Sales & Collections Manager). He/she will be responsible for exhibition management and administration, and strategic management and partnerships.

-Tap on extensive network of contacts and artists to identify new and interesting artists and works for exhibitions
-Provide support to the curator, from the research and development stage of exhibition through to its realisation
-Liaise with administration, content and communications staff as necessary to facilitate clear communication and delivery of projects
-Engaged with collectors to explore potential art sales.

-Prepare documentation for the exhibitions, project, and events.
-Deal with routine enquiries and maintain databases of artists and artwork information
Any other appropriate duties as requested by gallery curator, director
JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education & Certification

-Degree in Art History, Theory or Practice.
-A minimum of 3 years’ experience of working in a responsible role in the contemporary arts sector.
-Ability to demonstrate that you have strong management experience within a publically funded contemporary art institution.
-Experience of working closely with artists to achieve new work.
-Practical knowledge and proof of successful fundraising and development experience within the public or private gallery sector.
-Excellent administrative skills and be computer literate.
-Experience essential

-Researching art and artists
-Strong network of artists and contacts on the ground
-Curating experiences
-Excellent organisation skills and impeccable attention to detail
-Good negotiation skills and the ability to handle sensitive situations with diplomacy
-Good computer skills
-Ability to work as part of a team and independently, in an often pressured often fast-paced work environment
-Able to multitask efficiently, manage and organise workload with a focus on positive outcomes and solution
-Pro-active and self-motivated