Association of Academic Museums & Galleries.
Gallery Manager – Herron School of Art and Design, IUPUI
Association of Academic Museums & Galleries., Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262
Gallery Manager – Herron School of Art and Design, IUPUI Location: Indianapolis, IN
All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.Position Type: Part-time (up to 29 hours per week)Reports to: Gallery DirectorSalary: Up to $18.50/hour (salary commensurate with experience)Responsibilities:Responsibilities include assisting the Gallery Director in administrative areas including artist contracts, exhibition insurance, shipping of exhibitions, creating visiting artist accommodations, organizing and managing events associated with visiting artist lectures, maintaining gallery calendars, documenting exhibitions, purchasing goods and services, reconciliation of accounts, and answering inquiries related to exhibitions. This position will also assist the Gallery Director with faculty and student engagement efforts.The Gallery Manager will have a lead role in creating and implementing exhibition layouts while supervising work study students and graduate assistants to prepare for gallery exhibitions and working with visiting artists to install and de-install exhibitions. Some travel to and from artist studios, museums, and galleries may be required.This position oversees scheduling and directs the work of work study and hourly workers, serving as a supervisor of employees.Position Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts or Art History1-2 years’ experience in a professional gallery or museum administration role with duties associated with works of artExperience in exhibition design, lighting design, in-gallery multimedia design and implementation, and in-gallery graphic design and productionStrong writing and editing skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat Pro, Photoshop, Lightroom, InDesign, Illustrator)Experience drafting content for various social media outletsAbility to drive a box truck for hauling artwork preferredBookkeeping skills are a plusWork Conditions:This role requires both sedentary work and the ability to move about for long periods of time. The ability to move heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.), provide support for heavy objects while hanging and removing artwork, and perform strenuous labor is required. Some use of tools/machinery to prepare signage, adjust lighting, touch-up and paint walls, use a scissor lift, and complete minor construction projects is required. Occasional travel may be required. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential tasks with or without an accommodation.Gallery Mission:The mission of the Galleries at Herron School of Art and Design is to complement the educational and community outreach goals of the school. The galleries serve as a forum for the evolving dialogue of contemporary art, design, and culture and feature work created by regional, national, and international artists and designers.About the Galleries:Herron has three gallery spaces within Eskenazi Hall. The Berkshire, Reese, and Paul Galleries primarily serve students, faculty, and alumni exhibitions and special project installations. The Gallery Manager will oversee scheduling of this space, coordinate wall repairs and painting, and has oversight for school-wide functions in these galleries.Organization Overview:Herron School of Art and Design provides professional education in the visual arts for degree-seeking students and offers opportunities for creative exploration for the broader community. Herron’s programs add value to our culture and economy, enhance the quality of lives of those they serve, and contribute to the development of society.
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All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.Position Type: Part-time (up to 29 hours per week)Reports to: Gallery DirectorSalary: Up to $18.50/hour (salary commensurate with experience)Responsibilities:Responsibilities include assisting the Gallery Director in administrative areas including artist contracts, exhibition insurance, shipping of exhibitions, creating visiting artist accommodations, organizing and managing events associated with visiting artist lectures, maintaining gallery calendars, documenting exhibitions, purchasing goods and services, reconciliation of accounts, and answering inquiries related to exhibitions. This position will also assist the Gallery Director with faculty and student engagement efforts.The Gallery Manager will have a lead role in creating and implementing exhibition layouts while supervising work study students and graduate assistants to prepare for gallery exhibitions and working with visiting artists to install and de-install exhibitions. Some travel to and from artist studios, museums, and galleries may be required.This position oversees scheduling and directs the work of work study and hourly workers, serving as a supervisor of employees.Position Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts or Art History1-2 years’ experience in a professional gallery or museum administration role with duties associated with works of artExperience in exhibition design, lighting design, in-gallery multimedia design and implementation, and in-gallery graphic design and productionStrong writing and editing skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat Pro, Photoshop, Lightroom, InDesign, Illustrator)Experience drafting content for various social media outletsAbility to drive a box truck for hauling artwork preferredBookkeeping skills are a plusWork Conditions:This role requires both sedentary work and the ability to move about for long periods of time. The ability to move heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.), provide support for heavy objects while hanging and removing artwork, and perform strenuous labor is required. Some use of tools/machinery to prepare signage, adjust lighting, touch-up and paint walls, use a scissor lift, and complete minor construction projects is required. Occasional travel may be required. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential tasks with or without an accommodation.Gallery Mission:The mission of the Galleries at Herron School of Art and Design is to complement the educational and community outreach goals of the school. The galleries serve as a forum for the evolving dialogue of contemporary art, design, and culture and feature work created by regional, national, and international artists and designers.About the Galleries:Herron has three gallery spaces within Eskenazi Hall. The Berkshire, Reese, and Paul Galleries primarily serve students, faculty, and alumni exhibitions and special project installations. The Gallery Manager will oversee scheduling of this space, coordinate wall repairs and painting, and has oversight for school-wide functions in these galleries.Organization Overview:Herron School of Art and Design provides professional education in the visual arts for degree-seeking students and offers opportunities for creative exploration for the broader community. Herron’s programs add value to our culture and economy, enhance the quality of lives of those they serve, and contribute to the development of society.
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