What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Gallery Assistant / Registrar position at Laasya Art?
Laasya Art is a Palo Alto-based gallery that specializes in contemporary, modern and traditional Indian art. We are seeking a part-time gallery assistant/registrar to support art handling, logistics and day-to-day operations. This position will typically require a few hours on-site at the gallery, one day per week, and may vary if there are events, etc.
The assistant/registrar will ideally be located within 15 - 25 driving minutes from Palo Alto. Candidates should have at least 2 - 5 years of experience in one of the following: art gallery; artist studio; and/or a fine arts degree. A passion for fine art is essential.
Responsibilities
- Art handling: Pack and unpack artwork, check artwork for condition, unstretch paintings, pack canvases in tubes.
- Art installation: Hang paintings in the gallery's viewing room.
- Transportation: Occasionally help deliver paintings to client homes, drop off artwork to FedEx or framers, load and unload paintings from vehicle.
- Client appointments: Occasionally install and show artworks to clients as needed.
- Documentation: Photograph and take video recordings of installed artworks, to provide remote viewing options for clients. iPhone photos are fine.
- Logistics: Handle incoming and outgoing shipments, and coordinate shipment info with the sales team.
- Event management: Help with on-site events like artist talks and demonstrations.
- Art fairs: Assist with sales and logistics at any local art fairs.
Qualifications
- 2-5 years of experience in a gallery, studio, and/or art school
- Located in the San Francisco Bay Area
- Self-driven, detail-oriented and able to work independently
- Knowledge of Photoshop is a big plus
- Professionalism, discretion and reliability are absolute musts
This is a part-time position with an hourly rate.
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter via really. No phone calls or walk-ins please.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 5 – 10 per week
Application Question(s):
- Please briefly summarize your professional or educational experience with fine art and art handling.
Ability to Commute:
- Palo Alto, CA (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22