Gallery Assistant/Registrar in charge of Installations, Shipping and Receiving
MGGEstablished commercial art gallery in Toronto is seeking a full time Gallery Assistant/Registrar with experience and knowledge of contemporary art. Description: Install/uninstall exhibitions (gallery maintenance) Packing/preparing/shipping/receiving artworks Lighting set up of exhibitions Photography of artworks and installations Manage storage, inventory and database updates Assist in creating graphics for exhibition advertisements, printed gallery material, etc. Required qualifications and experience: Must be detail-oriented and organized Must have good communication skills and excellent reading and writing skills (speak and write in fluent English) Experience and familiarity with exhibit installation/power tools an asset Good manual dexterity and ability to lift and carry objects Experience with the speical care and handling of fragile artworks Knowledge of contemporary art a plus Proficiency with the following programs/skills: FileMaker Pro Photoshop Digital Photograph InDesign Illustrator Microsoft Office Suite Mac OS Thanks, in advance to all applicants; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. Please contact torontoartgallery@gmail.com with your resume and cover letter. Experienced candidates will be contacted with further information. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: $44,000.00-$45,000.00 per year Application question(s): Are you in Toronto, ON? What's the highest level of education you have completed? Do you speak English? Work Location: In person