Gallery Director

Craig Krull Gallery

craigkrullgallery.com

We’re looking for a Gallery Director with a natural passion for the arts who will manage the day-to-day operations for a contemporary art gallery that has become an integral part of the LA art community over the past 35 years. This position includes sales, with an emphasis on education rather than salesmanship.

This position is available to start immediately, beginning at $30/hour. It’s in-person, Tuesday - Friday from 10 - 5:30, and Saturdays 11 - 5:30, with occasional longer evenings for events.

We also offer sales commission and flexible PTO.

About the gallery: A founding gallery at the Bergamot Station Arts Center, Craig Krull Gallery is recognized for California painting, drawing, sculpture and photography, with a focus on Chicanx art. We represent major LA artists such as Peter Alexander, Don Bachardy, Gronk, Judithe Hernández, and Dora de Larios. In the ‘90s, Krull focused on conceptual and experimental photography, and featured now-iconic LA photographers like Julius Shulman and Julian Wasser. Today, the gallery represents innovative materials artists including Phranc, Brittany Mojo, Pamela Smith Hudson, and Blue McRight, and bold, emerging artists such as Matías Sauter Morera and Kelly Berg.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Director’s responsibilities are varied, with a focus on operations and communications:

Gallery management:

Opening and closing the gallery
Greeting and providing visitors with exhibition information
Fielding phone and general email inbox inquiries
Maintaining the organization and inventory of back office
Updating internal reference and protocol documents

Exhibition production:

Serving as the project manager for 16-20 exhibitions per year, handling artist communications, production timelines, the development of all internal documents and promotional materials, and assisting with installations as needed

Communications and client relationships:

Maintaining the gallery website, and conceptualizing, writing, and designing marketing and promotional materials for web, email, and social media
Developing press and client outreach strategies and materials
Creating and managing contact lists
Managing every step of the sales process, including pricing, work details, and shipping/framing as needed

Registration:

Managing all loan and consignment paperwork and processes, documenting works, updating internal inventory records, and handling all image rights and licensing requests
Managing our artists’ archives, including images, biographies, and exhibition information

Onsite handling and installation:

Managing shipping coordination
Prepare/pack, handle, and load artwork for transportation

Requirements

A friendly and positive demeanor
Knowledge of and passion for modern and contemporary art. A degree in Art History or a related field is a plus
Proven experience in a gallery or fine art sales/client services
Excellent communication skills, on the page and in person
Computer proficiency and the ability to learn new programs as necessary—familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Google Suite, Excel, Adobe Photoshop, and/or other design tools is essential
A natural drive for organization and desire to improve processes
An ability to work independently and collaboratively

How to Apply

If this sounds like a good fit, please send a resume and brief introduction with “Gallery Director” and your name in the subject line to us info@craigkrullgallery.com. Walk in or phone inquiries will not be considered.

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