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Job Description :

GALLERY 51 MANAGER

- 20 hours/week/President’s Office: Reporting to the Director of Special Programs, the Gallery Manager will be responsible for all aspects of the operation and programming of MCLA’s Gallery 51 located at 51 Main Street, North Adams, MA, including reviewing prospective works of art, contacting and scheduling artists and preparing artist contracts. He/she will help to identify guest curators as well as personally curate and plan shows.

Installing and taking down exhibits, as well as the packing and shipping/returning art work are required. Other duties include maintenance of the membership list and artist database, and coordination for the design and printing of promotional materials and press releases.

This position will train MCLA student Gallery attendants on all Gallery procedures, including opening and closing, greeting visitors, handling art, installation of work, sales and shipping, as well as desk coverage scheduling, building relationships with artists and existing/potential customers, working collaboratively with MCLA faculty and staff, and creatively working to connect the Gallery to the greater North Adams/Berkshire County community and MCLA campus.

This position provides an opportunity to gain arts administration and art gallery retail experience, learn how to build relationships with artists and art patrons, participate in the planning and installation of shows and participate in community events.

Requirements :

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in an art related field or possess comparable job experience in the arts; should be responsible and reliable; be a team player; have the ability to multi-task and the ability to talk knowledgably about the artists and the art. Sales skills are desirable.

The success candidate must be able to interact with the public in a friendly and professional manner. Education experience desired; must be patient and have a willingness to teach and mentor students and interns working in the Gallery. Some computer skills required, including Word and Excel.

Starting August 4, 2008. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. To apply, send a letter of application and resume to: Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, Human Resources, 375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247-4100 or via email to hr@mcla.edu.