Gallery Co-Director Position Available

The position requires strong attention to detail and deadlines, and includes a wide range of responsibilities, including the following:

• Ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the gallery (Onsite Operations):

• Create agendas and manage staff meetings.
• Supervise Gallery Associates and interns.
• Oversee all onsite operations and strategic planning efforts as it relates this includes development of realistic measurable goals. Work closely with Owner & Director and Director of BDS to coordinate on-site operations and strategic planning.
• Provide support to Owner & Director through research, studio visits, and correspondence with artists, organizational partners, international partners, guest and adjunct curators.

• Maintain and monitor Gallery programming, exhibition schedule, planning documents and deadlines:

• Develop, maintain and update the exhibition schedule
• Present material on potential artists or exhibition proposals at quarterly staff meetings.
• Maintain and meet marketing and public relation deadlines for all curatorial information for programming presented by Shulamit Gallery, and guest curators.
• Develop and deliver proposals for collaborations, partnerships for exhibitions and events at Shulamit Gallery and at additional venues with various regional, national and international institutions and organizations. Including, act as liaison to regional Universities and other educational partners to coordinate programming in their venues. Supervise the development of exhibitions and all exhibition related activities such as consignment agreements and lecture requests. Work with Owner & Director, Director of BDS and Gallery Associates to produce texts for exhibitions, publications and other media outlets.
• Coordinate curatorial programming for the Gallery’s patrons such as private tours or Gallery Guides (collectors and consultants)
• Help to develop, plan and execute 2-3 public programs for each exhibition
• Supervise the documentation and transcription of programming for catalogue development, and archives.
• Collaborate on the archiving and distribution of Gallery content.
• Act as the first point of contact for all curatorial inquiries.

• Support SG Management & Associate Staff in the development and adaption of sales strategies:

• Report any sale opportunities to Owner & Director and the Director of BDS.
• When needed act as liaison to clients including interior designers and art consultants. Arrange and attend meetings and present large-scale proposal materials for clients or consultants.
• Support Director of BDS developing the curatorial approach for art fair applications and participation

• Proactively attend programs of other organizations to remain current with contemporary practices and conduct research into current practice in the visual arts, dance, film, performance, and new media.
• Making travel itineraries and set meetings when appropriate with curators, collectors and artists.
• Arrange transportation of work to and from the gallery, both nationally and internationally.
• Attend art fairs as needed. Professional development opportunities can be presented for consideration including conferences and curatorial research trips.

Qualifications: The applicant must have 5 -10 years of experience in an arts related field or comparable setting and 1-3 years in a managerial position. The ideal candidate will have a curatorial background and a Master’s degree in art history or art management, be very organized, detail-oriented, punctual and professional in demeanor. Applicant must be able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high-pressure, exciting, international environment, and be articulate, confident, and a team player. Strong oral and written communication skills are a must.

This is a full-time position

Shulamit Gallery
17 North Venice Blvd.
Venice, California  90291
shulamitgallery.com