Gallery Assistant

Overview

GRIMM Gallery, a contemporary art space known for representing over 35 international artists, seeks a Gallery Assistant for its New York location. The position supports the Associate Director and involves diverse responsibilities across gallery operations, including administrative tasks, sales support, and day-to-day event coordination.

Key Duties

• Utilize Adobe Suite, especially InDesign and Photoshop, to update artist-related documents, CVs, and web content.
• Welcome visitors and clients, logging their details accurately.
• Maintain and update a database of essential clients, artists, and gallery connections to facilitate personalized greetings and management during visits.
• Prepare the gallery daily for openings by setting lights and managing multimedia installations such as films or sound works.
• Collaborate with staff during opening receptions, handling front-of-house responsibilities.
• Assist in the movement, installation, and storage of artworks, including working closely with the Registrar during installation and de-installation pickups.
• Arrange travel and accommodation logistics for artists and curators.

Additional Information

The gallery operates from Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Flexibility is required to accommodate occasional work outside these hours as needed.

About GRIMM

Founded in 2005, GRIMM Gallery is committed to nurturing emerging and mid-career artists across various media. It maintains exhibition spaces in Amsterdam, New York, and London.