Ruffin Gallery and Visiting Artist Program Manager

UVA Health

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Art at the University of Virginia (UVA) seeks applications for a Ruffin Gallery and Visiting Artist Manager position. This position serves as a liaison between the Art Department leadership team and our faculty and students, as well as other University and guest professionals, to successfully manage and install gallery exhibitions, and to oversee gallery related finances, academic collaborations, and event related programming for visiting artists in the Studio Art Program. The Ruffin Gallery is an active part of the Undergraduate Studio Art program, and the Charlottesville community, hosting multiple exhibitions each year and coordinating UVA student thesis exhibitions.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in art history, museology or related field, such as studio art, arts administration, art history
Experience: At least three years of museum registration (gallery) experience. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Nice To Haves

Education: BA/BFA in an art related field.
Experience: Experience installing exhibitions, managing project budgets, logistics, and marketing is desired
Licensure/Certifications: Driver’s License

Responsibilities

Oversees all aspects of the Ruffin Gallery exhibitions and related programming:
Guest artist research and invitations
Art installation and deinstallation assistance
Public events, workshops, and class visits
Payments to individuals and suppliers, and for goods or services
Student programming support
Collaborates with the Finance Manager to manage the annual gallery budget, including grant-writing and seeking co-sponsorship engagement.
Manages exhibition spaces, equipment, and artwork on loan.
Creates and implements a marketing strategy plan
Supports visiting artist class visits
Collaborates with faculty on artist-in-residence proposals