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University of Houston - Clear Lake Exhibitions Coordinator in Houston, Texas
Exhibitions Coordinator
Description
The Exhibitions Coordinator reports to the Director, of Theater and Cultural Arts and is responsible for the preparation, installation, registration, and exhibit design for artworks displayed in the gallery. This includes painting walls, matting artworks, arranging pedestals, hanging objects, and executing terms listed within lending contracts. The Exhibitions Coordinator works with the Director to plan and market the gallery season. Serves as the primary collections manager for artworks located throughout campus, maintaining a database to ensure the safety, storage, and proper care of objects and supervises student workers for the gallery. The Exhibitions Coordinator will have an in-depth and current understanding of best practices in the preservation and display of objects of cultural significance.
Duties:
Preparation, installation and design: Prepares artworks for display; installs and takes down objects in exhibitions, designs the floorplan including walls, pedestals, and lighting.
Facilities: Ensures the physical space is safe and clean for visitors; coordinates with Custodial Services for cleaning of the gallery; opens and closes the gallery and staffs the front desk as needed.
Collections Management: Maintains a database of campus artwork outside of the UHCL Art Gallery; liaison to the curator of Public Art of the University of Houston System; recommends conservation work when needed.
Marketing: Works with the Director to create and execute a comprehensive marketing plan for the gallery.
Registration: Coordinates requirements in lending agreements. Fills out condition reports; ensures gallery meets requirements for display as set forth in loan contracts.
Planning: Works with the Director to plan the gallery season and performs related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor's degree of Fine Arts, or Bachelors degree in in Art History, Humanities or related field.
Minimum two years of experience handling and installing artwork.
Understanding of current best-practices in the preservation and presentation of objects of cultural significance.
Outstanding organizational skills, including the ability to juggle multiple projects in multiple venues simultaneously.
Attention to detail, especially with object documentation, volunteer scheduling, and coordination of work.
Ability to take initiative, working both independently and collaboratively.
Desired:
Master's degree of Fine Arts, or Master's degree in Museum Studies, Art History, or a related field.
Required Attachments by Candidate Resume, Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Notes to Applicant:
Full-time position with benefits. Background check required. To apply, please complete the online application and attach a resume and a cover letter. Applications without the required documents will be disqualified.
Schedule: Full-time