Curator Opportunity for the Macon Arts Alliance in Macon, Georgia. The position would also entail organizing and growing Fired Works, one of the largest ceramic sales in Georgia. The Curator would have the freedom to expand this festival into a symposium and beyond!
See website for more info: https://www.maconartsalliance.org/jobs/
Job Title: Curator
Reports to: Executive Director
Date: March 23, 2016
Position Overview
Macon Arts Alliance seeks a full-time curator to join our staff. This position is responsible for running the day-to-day operations of the gallery, development of monthly exhibitions, curation and event management of Fired Works Regional Ceramics Exhibit and Sale, and staffing other special events. Some evenings and weekends are required.
Qualifications
Qualified candidates will possess:
• a four-year degree, or higher, in art, art history, arts management, business studies, or a closely related field;
• at least 2 years of curatorial experience in a commercial/non-profit gallery setting;
• excellent organizational ability;
• strong written and oral communication skills;
• the ability and confidence to deal with a range of people;
• sales ability and commercial awareness;
• experience of management accounting and financial negotiating;
• a flexible and practical approach;
• the ability to work as part of a team;
• a genuine interest in and enthusiasm for art;
• creative flair;
• physical stamina for organizing and setting up exhibitions.
Responsibilities
Day-to-day tasks will vary, but in general, include:
• ensuring the smooth running of the gallery;
• assessment and selection of artwork for the gallery, Fired Works (an annual ceramics exhibit and sale), and other special events.
• overseeing the type of artwork sold;
• working closely with Director of Communications in the planning, organizing, presenting and marketing exhibitions and shows, including public relations;
• working closely with individual artists, developing relationships with new artists, and extending relationships with established artists from the gallery ‘stable’; promoting exhibitions and work by individual artists;
• arranging transportation of work to and from the gallery;
• organizing equipment hire and ensuring correct installation of the artwork;
• keeping front-of-house staff briefed on technical and artistic matters relating to programming;
• developing client lists by notifying potential clients of particular works and exhibitions, according to their stated interests;
• extending the client database;
• liaising with artists and negotiating sales;
• cataloguing acquisitions and keeping records and archives;
• developing and updating the gallery website;
• promoting and selling artists’ work, through both exhibitions and personal contacts;
• keeping up to date with industry developments and market trends;
• general administration, budgeting, finance and accounts.
Open until filled. No phone calls please.
Salary commensurate with experience.
Submit cover letter and resume with a list of at least two (2) professional references to jobs@maconarts.org.
Submissions will also be accepted by mail to:
Curator
c/o Macon Arts Alliance
P.O. Box 972
Macon, GA 31202
Submitted by Alexis Gregg