Exhibitions Assistant

Mark Arts Inc.•Wichita, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Exhibition Assistant supports the Exhibition & Engagement Director in the preparation, installation, administration, and ongoing maintenance of exhibitions at Mark Arts. During exhibition installation and deinstallation periods, this position is highly hands-on, assisting with artwork handling, gallery preparation, installation, packing, and storage. Between exhibitions, the Exhibition Assistant provides administrative and organizational support to help prepare for upcoming exhibitions and maintain effective day-to-day exhibition operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a combination of hands-on and administrative work, is highly detail-oriented, and can shift comfortably between physical gallery work and behind-the-scenes coordination. Because the position works directly with original artwork and exhibition materials, care, accuracy, organization, and the ability to follow established procedures are essential.

Requirements

Strong attention to detail and ability to work carefully around original artwork, fragile objects, and exhibition materials.
Ability to accurately measure, calculate spacing, and follow installation layouts using feet, inches, and fractions.
Ability to safely use, or willingness to learn to use, basic hand and power tools.
Ability to follow detailed instructions and established procedures while recognizing and communicating potential problems.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to maintain accurate records and organized physical and digital workspaces.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and adjust priorities during active installation and deinstallation periods.
Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Professional communication skills when interacting with artists, staff, vendors, and other exhibition partners.
Ability to learn and follow proper methods for handling, packing, storing, and displaying artwork.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of experience in art handling, exhibition preparation, museums, galleries, studios, fabrication, construction, or another related hands-on environment preferred.
Familiarity with artwork handling, storage, installation, or display practices preferred.
Experience using basic hand and power tools preferred.
BFA, BA in Studio Art, Museum Studies, or a related field preferred but not required. Relevant education, training, or experience may be considered in place of a degree.

Responsibilities

Assist with the safe handling, unpacking, packing, movement, installation, and deinstallation of artwork.
Assist with condition reporting and documentation of artwork during receiving, installation, deinstallation, packing, and return.
Prepare gallery spaces for exhibitions, including measuring and laying out artwork, installing exhibition signage and labels, patching and repairing walls, sanding, painting, and completing other finish work.
Safely use hand and power tools and other equipment required for exhibition preparation and installation.
Assist with preparing artwork and exhibition materials for storage, shipment, and delivery.
Monitor gallery presentation during exhibitions and assist with minor maintenance or adjustments as needed.
Maintain clean, organized, and functional galleries, art storage areas, and exhibition preparation spaces.
Follow established artwork-handling, installation, storage, and workplace safety procedures.
Provide administrative support to the Exhibition & Engagement Director between exhibition installation and deinstallation periods.
Assist with organizing and maintaining exhibition records, files, checklists, schedules, and other departmental documentation.
Assist with preparing exhibition labels, signage, and other materials for upcoming exhibitions.
Maintain inventories of exhibition supplies, installation materials, tools, and related resources.
Assist with coordinating and preparing materials needed for upcoming exhibitions, artwork arrivals, installations, and deinstallations.
Support the organization and documentation of artwork and exhibition materials in storage.
Perform data entry, document preparation, research, filing, and other exhibition-related administrative tasks as assigned.
Perform other related duties as assigned.