Nazarian / Curcio is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and solutions-oriented Gallery Manager to oversee daily operations and support exhibitions, art fairs, events, and artist projects. Reporting to Ownership and the Director, the Gallery Manager plays a central role in coordinating workflows, managing projects, and ensuring the gallery runs smoothly. The position includes direct management of the Registrar and regular interaction with artists, clients, vendors, and institutional partners.
The ideal candidate brings strong project management skills, critical thinking, and sound judgment, with the ability to work independently, make thoughtful decisions, and lead day-to-day operations with minimal oversight.
Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm, with evening events, occasional schedule adjustments, and art fair travel as needed.
Additional Requirement: A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel locally to storage locations, artist studios, and vendors.
Key Responsibilities
Operations & Registrar Management
• Oversee daily operations, coordinating priorities, workflows, and resources across the gallery.
• Manage and support the Registrar, overseeing artwork inventory, shipping, logistics, documentation, condition reporting, and loan and consignment records.
• Maintain operational processes and shipping plans and resolve or escalate complex logistical and administrative issues.
Exhibitions, Art Fairs & Projects
• Manage schedules, logistics, and execution for exhibitions, art fairs, artist projects, and events.
• Source and coordinate fabricators, art handlers, framers, photographers, and event vendors, including negotiating pricing and managing timelines.
• Oversee fabrication, installation, and deinstallation, providing hands-on support as needed; coordinate art fair logistics and on-site support.
• Prepare exhibition materials, including website updates, wall vinyl, and checklists.
Budgets & Vendor Management
• Prepare project budget estimates and reports, monitor expenses against approved budgets, and track artwork production costs in Art Logic.
• Manage vendor relationships and approve project commitments and expenses within established budgets.
Facilities, Systems & Compliance
• Maintain gallery spaces, equipment, supplies, and storage; coordinate maintenance, repairs, service providers, and basic IT support.
• Ensure the gallery is prepared and presentable for daily business, exhibitions, and events, and share front desk responsibilities as a welcoming, professional point of contact for visitors and clients.
• Maintain and improve operational policies and procedures, supporting compliance with legal, contractual, and insurance requirements, including artist agreements, consignment agreements, and loan documentation.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in art history, arts administration, business, or a related field preferred.
• Three or more years of relevant professional experience in a contemporary art gallery, auction house, studio, museum, or similar arts organization. Internships do not count toward this requirement.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• Experience coordinating vendors, budgets, logistics, and projects from planning through completion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a warm, confident, and professional presence when working with artists, clients, collectors, colleagues, and external partners.
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills, with the judgment and initiative to independently assess situations, solve problems, set priorities, and determine when to seek input or escalate an issue.
• Familiarity with modern and contemporary art and an interest in the gallery’s program. Experience with artwork handling, shipping, condition reporting, consignment procedures, and ArtLogic is preferred.
Salary: $75,000 – $85,000, annually
Benefits: Health Insurance (Medical, dental and vision etc.), Retirement Benefits, Paid Time Off (Sick, vacation and holiday pay)
Education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
Deadline to apply: November 14, 2026
Documents required to apply: Resume, cover letter
How to apply: Submit a resume and cover letter in a single PDF to aryn@nazariancurcio.com with subject line: “Gallery Manager – Your Name”