Director, Christopher Art Gallery

3 weeks ago


Chicago Heights, United States Prairie State College Full time

**Posting Details**:

- Posting Details**Posting Number**
- H0437P**Classification**
- Hourly
- non-benefitted**Position Number**

**Position Title**
- Director, Christopher Art Gallery**Status of Position**
- Hourly - Year Round**FLSA**
- Non Exempt**Position Summary**
- Director, Christopher Art Gallery, plans and implements all exhibitions in the art gallery. Works directly with artists and other external and internal personnel to select, install, publicize and document all exhibits.**Reporting Relationship**
- Direct reporting relationship to the Vice President, External Affairs.**Essential Responsibilities**
- Develops the annual gallery calendar of exhibits of approximately eight shows.
- Conceives, plans and executes all exhibits, including an annual juried exhibition; curates exhibits or selects guest curators or jurors as appropriate. Content must be appropriate for the College audience and community and approved by College administration.
- Coordinates three annual exhibits of student work in conjunction with the PSC art faculty.
- Communicates directly with artists to complete exhibition agreements, consignments sheets, and documentation such as artist statement and exhibition history.
- Safely handles all artwork during the exhibition process; receives delivered work, unpacks shipped work, places exhibit and returns/repacks work for shipment.
- Responsible for installation of exhibit; prepares works for installation, retrieves and prepares pedestals as needed, schedules installation and assists installer, cleans and labels work, schedules cleaning by custodial staff, etc.
- Prepares all collateral materials working with various PSC departments including press release, poster, postcard, Webpage, gallery program, wall cards, insurance list, visitor count sheet, mailing lists, sign in sheets, etc.
- Works with the Foundation office to plan artist receptions and to complete any paperwork related to art sales and insurance claims.
- Selects, trains and supervises gallery aides; develops and communicates aide schedule to Campus & Public Safety and other offices on campus.
- Maintains gallery supplies such as frames, lights, installation supplies, etc.
- Provides assistance to the public and college community as necessary, arranging gallery visits and answering all inquiries regarding exhibition opportunities and exhibits.
- Represents the College at PSC gallery receptions and other community art events.

**Other Duties and Responsibilities**

**Minimum Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Art, Communications, Business Administration, or appropriate discipline.
- Experience working in an art gallery, museum, or other visual arts organization.
- Experience handling fine art.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- The interpersonal skills necessary to work with artists, college personnel and the public.

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Master’s degree in Art, Communications, Business Administration, or an appropriate discipline.
- Experience curating public exhibitions.
- Work experience in a college or university gallery or museum.

**Anticipated Work Hours and Days**

**Salary**
- 45.09 per hour**Posting Date**
- 04/10/2024**Closing Date**

**Open Until Filled**
- Yes**Special Instructions to Applicants**



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