Tribal art gallery in San Francsico is looking for a freelance blogger to write two posts a week. Not a full-time gig, but something to do!
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/wri/1368169116.html
Friday, September 11, 2009
Thursday, August 20, 2009
A few leads and a little pep talk.
I know what you're thinking: "Whoah! There are actually new leads on GalleryJob!"
I feel terrible about letting this blog flounder for so long. After all, I know that so many of you come here daily with the same mixture of anxiety and hope that I felt when I was looking for a career in the arts. I know it's tough out there, I read your letters and I feel for all of you. We've all chosen a particularly difficult field. It's not particularly lucrative, the competition is fierce, and the options can seem few and far between. But, don't give up. Every day gives you a new opportunity to start fresh and try again to achieve your goals. You might not get there at first. You might have to sweep floors and empty trash cans at a gallery for little pay and even less recognition, but you'll get there. Just keep on trying and you can do it.
Curatorial Assistant to Chief Curator, The Whitney Museum (New York, NY)
Digital Resources Content Producer at The Tang Museum (Saratoga Springs, NY) -- 12 Month Contract
Contract Museum Educator at the American Folk Art Museum (New York, NY)
Communications Specialist at the Baltimore Museum of Art (Baltimore, MD)
Part Time Gallery Coordinator DCJCC's Ann Loeb Bronfman Gallery (Washington, DC)
Unpaid Intern at Wexler Gallery (Philadelphia, PA)
Intern at Contemporary Gallery (San Fran, CA) -- I assume this is unpaid.
I feel terrible about letting this blog flounder for so long. After all, I know that so many of you come here daily with the same mixture of anxiety and hope that I felt when I was looking for a career in the arts. I know it's tough out there, I read your letters and I feel for all of you. We've all chosen a particularly difficult field. It's not particularly lucrative, the competition is fierce, and the options can seem few and far between. But, don't give up. Every day gives you a new opportunity to start fresh and try again to achieve your goals. You might not get there at first. You might have to sweep floors and empty trash cans at a gallery for little pay and even less recognition, but you'll get there. Just keep on trying and you can do it.
Curatorial Assistant to Chief Curator, The Whitney Museum (New York, NY)
Digital Resources Content Producer at The Tang Museum (Saratoga Springs, NY) -- 12 Month Contract
Contract Museum Educator at the American Folk Art Museum (New York, NY)
Communications Specialist at the Baltimore Museum of Art (Baltimore, MD)
Part Time Gallery Coordinator DCJCC's Ann Loeb Bronfman Gallery (Washington, DC)
Unpaid Intern at Wexler Gallery (Philadelphia, PA)
Intern at Contemporary Gallery (San Fran, CA) -- I assume this is unpaid.
Friday, December 5, 2008
A Little Advice on Job Searching during the Recession-- Gallery Job Style
Yesterday, I received an email from a soon-to-be college grad looking to get some advice on job hunting. Her resume was almost identical to mine when I graduated college, so I wanted to share some of the advice I gave her with the rest of you:
When I went out into the job market, times were also tough (unemployment was high and entry level jobs were sparse), but nowhere to the extent we are seeing today. There is hope though.
I've spoken to a few gallerist friends who have said that their business is actually booming. Why? Because wealthy people are looking for safer places to put their money. Sure, the art market is volatile, but buying a second-market piece by a well known artist like Motherwell or Rauschenberg is now being thought of as a "conservative investment".
You mentioned that you are targeting cities like New York and Chicago, but it looks like you live in neither of those cities. Is this where your family lives or are you from another part of the country? As painful as it might seem, you might want to consider focusing your job search on somewhere closer to home. Moving to New York or Chicago is a large expense and one that arts-related employers will definitely not cover. In fact, it's unlikely that most will even look past the address on your resume. I hate to be a dream crusher, but it's the reality. I would recommend gaining experience close to home and then, once you have a few years under your belt, making a move to bigger and better things.
That being said, where you live will certainly have jobs in the arts as well. Look into local galleries, colleges, arts non-profits, and educational outreach programs. Don't rule out teaching in a private school either. You might have to work part time or freelance for different galleries, often for very little pay, but the contacts you make when you are first starting out will prove invaluable throughout your life.
Most importantly, don't rely on email to get you a job. Make calls, deliver your resume in person, and send really nice looking mailings. Show people you have drive and initiative and it will pay off. I've mentioned this on my blog several times, but I will say it again. I got the job that made my career by cold calling. The job was part time, paid only $9 an hour, and mostly involved manual labor, but it was for a prestigious art gallery and it put me on the path I am today.
I know that the process feels overwhelming, stressful, and at times, futile, but just keep on sending out those applications. In this search, and throughout life, you are going to hear "no" a lot more than you hear "yes". But it's how you deal with the "nos" and learn to turn them into "yeses" that make all the difference.
When I went out into the job market, times were also tough (unemployment was high and entry level jobs were sparse), but nowhere to the extent we are seeing today. There is hope though.
I've spoken to a few gallerist friends who have said that their business is actually booming. Why? Because wealthy people are looking for safer places to put their money. Sure, the art market is volatile, but buying a second-market piece by a well known artist like Motherwell or Rauschenberg is now being thought of as a "conservative investment".
You mentioned that you are targeting cities like New York and Chicago, but it looks like you live in neither of those cities. Is this where your family lives or are you from another part of the country? As painful as it might seem, you might want to consider focusing your job search on somewhere closer to home. Moving to New York or Chicago is a large expense and one that arts-related employers will definitely not cover. In fact, it's unlikely that most will even look past the address on your resume. I hate to be a dream crusher, but it's the reality. I would recommend gaining experience close to home and then, once you have a few years under your belt, making a move to bigger and better things.
That being said, where you live will certainly have jobs in the arts as well. Look into local galleries, colleges, arts non-profits, and educational outreach programs. Don't rule out teaching in a private school either. You might have to work part time or freelance for different galleries, often for very little pay, but the contacts you make when you are first starting out will prove invaluable throughout your life.
Most importantly, don't rely on email to get you a job. Make calls, deliver your resume in person, and send really nice looking mailings. Show people you have drive and initiative and it will pay off. I've mentioned this on my blog several times, but I will say it again. I got the job that made my career by cold calling. The job was part time, paid only $9 an hour, and mostly involved manual labor, but it was for a prestigious art gallery and it put me on the path I am today.
I know that the process feels overwhelming, stressful, and at times, futile, but just keep on sending out those applications. In this search, and throughout life, you are going to hear "no" a lot more than you hear "yes". But it's how you deal with the "nos" and learn to turn them into "yeses" that make all the difference.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Baltimore Art Job Lead--Maryland Art Place is Hiring!
Hey All,
No time to post a long list today, but I came across a great opportunity at Maryland Art Place, which was recently voted the best gallery in Baltimore by City Paper.
They're looking for a Registry Coordinator as well as a Programs Assistant. Both are part time, but for the right candidate, they can be combined into one. Here's a link to the post on CL:
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Post Art Gallery and Museum Job Listings for Free on GalleryJob!
Hi Everyone,
Are you a gallery director, museum human resources manager, or the head of hiring for an arts organization? Why not list your job for free on GalleryJob? Everyday, visitors from around the world visit my blog for leads on the latest jobs in the arts. Reach prospective employees directly by posting a featured listing for free right here at GalleryJob.
Send me an email today with your job description and I'll post it to the site.
Are you a gallery director, museum human resources manager, or the head of hiring for an arts organization? Why not list your job for free on GalleryJob? Everyday, visitors from around the world visit my blog for leads on the latest jobs in the arts. Reach prospective employees directly by posting a featured listing for free right here at GalleryJob.
Send me an email today with your job description and I'll post it to the site.
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