Art Gallery Intern
Conexión Américas
Job Summary
Conexión Américas
Position: Art Gallery Intern
Conexión Américas seeks qualified candidates for the position of Art Gallery Intern. The Art Gallery Intern will manage the Casa Azafran Art Gallery and curate exhibitions. Only candidates who can demonstrate total commitment to the mission and values of Conexión Américas should apply.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
This is a paid, part-time internship that reports to the Director of Marketing and Development. The Art Gallery Intern will be responsible for the yearly exhibition program. If you are a student, we will work with your university to earn college credit, where appropriate. A $500 stipend will be awarded each full semester that the intern works with the organization.
Job Responsibilities
Gallery Management:
- Manages Casa Azafran Art Gallery and Conexión Américas Art Collection
- Coordinates the logistics of art exhibition opening receptions
- Coordinates sale of artwork
- Responsible for coordinating the installation and de-installation of artwork in the gallery
- Responsible for appropriate handling of artwork
- Coordinates volunteers who assist with exhibitions
- Creates and coordinates marketing materials with the Director of Marketing & Development for each art exhibition
- Receives and manages any art purchases made
- Assisting with gallery maintenance
Curation
- Curates 3-4 gallery exhibitions a year
- Searches for and identifies visual artists to exhibit their artwork in the gallery
- Produces technical labels and wall texts for exhibitions
- Coordinates logistics of the exhibition
Job responsibilities include but are not limited to those listed above. As with every other position at Conexión Américas, every person in the organization will assist in any way necessary to respond to new demands and to assure a cooperative environment.
Qualifications
Qualifications (Education and Experience):
- Undergraduate junior, senior, or graduate student in the visual arts, museum studies, or related field
- Knowledge of visual arts history, theory, and media
- Excellent written and oral communication skills required in English; bilingualism in English and Spanish preferred
- Flexibility, creativity, initiative and ability to work as a team member
- Ability to interact with diverse groups of stakeholders
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced
environment with deadlines and strict timelines - Ability and willingness to work some evenings and weekends
- Excellent computer skills
- Demonstrated appreciation for Latino culture and families, as well as other
immigrant and refugee groups - Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., climb a ladder, and carry artwork
Additional Information
Benefits
Professional Development Opportunties
Flexible Work Schedule
How to Apply
Please read about our mission and values on our website at www.conexionamericas.org. Please submit cover letter, resume and references to Sara Del Castillo, Director of People & Culture, via email to sara@conexionamericas.org. No phone calls or in-person inquiries, please.
Details
- Date Posted: February 19, 2020
- Type: Part-Time
- Job Function: Other
- Service Area: Arts / Culture
- Start Date: 03/16/2020
- Working Hours: 10-15