{"id":725,"date":"2016-10-09T23:48:31","date_gmt":"2017-07-28T18:24:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wayup.com\/guide\/?p=725"},"modified":"2018-06-29T14:12:43","modified_gmt":"2018-06-29T14:12:43","slug":"get-job-art-gallery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wayupstudent.wpengine.com\/get-job-art-gallery\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get a Job at an Art Gallery"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re passionate about art and interested in working at an art gallery, you might be wondering about what a career in the art world looks like. For example, what types of job opportunities are available in a gallery setting and do you need to be an arts<\/a> or design major<\/a> to be eligible for them? To find out how to land a job at an art gallery, we spoke with Melanie Kimmelman, a promotion and events coordinator at the David Zwirner Gallery.<\/p>\n

Here are some of the key things you need to know about working in the art world.<\/p>\n

What types of art gallery positions are there?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Although it\u2019s common to think that most art gallery jobs are art-focused, the reality is that there are plenty of other opportunities too. Typical jobs at a gallery include positions such as a gallery associate, an events coordinator, a social media manager and an office manager. In short, regardless of your major, you\u2019re likely to find an opportunity that works for you. The key is to be passionate about art. \u201cI handle all events related to exhibition openings, dinners and cocktail parties and I also do a lot of publicity to support exhibitions,\u201d Melanie explains about her position as an events coordinator, emphasizing that like most roles in a gallery setting, her role is a cross-functional one. In order to succeed in this type of setting, it\u2019s important to be truly passionate about you\u2019re doing and to be well-versed in what’s happening in the art world.<\/p>\n

What types of skills do you need in order to work at an art gallery?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Although there is a lot of variation in the types of positions you can find at an art gallery, one thing remains constant: the ability to work across different departments. Some of the skills that are crucial to any type of gallery position are:<\/p>\n

Knowledge of the industry<\/em><\/p>\n

Even if your position doesn\u2019t directly focus on the art or artists represented by the gallery, having a solid understanding of the industry is key. \u201cI work with every single artist that we represent and I think that\u2019s really exciting because it builds my knowledge of the company as a whole,\u201d Melanie says, emphasizing that this knowledge helps her better represent both the gallery and the artists.<\/p>\n

Communication skills<\/em><\/p>\n

Being able to communicate effectively is important in any field, and in the fast-paced art world, it\u2019s especially crucial. This is because you\u2019ll often be coordinating events, exhibitions and art deliveries across multiple departments and with outside teams. In order to ensure that everything goes smoothly, it\u2019s important to develop a communication style that is clear and effective.<\/p>\n

Organizational skills<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cThe gallery world is very fast paced,\u201d Melanie explains. \u201cYou have to be able to juggle all of your day-to-day duties and be able to prioritize and drop things when something is urgent.\u201d The key to doing this effectively is to ensure that you have a clear understanding of your priorities and to manage your workflow accordingly.<\/p>\n

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How do you get your foot in the door for an art gallery job?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

As is the case with most competitive industries, the key to landing a job at a gallery is to develop your skills while also growing your professional network. Melanie emphasizes that although her education as an art history major played a big part in developing her passion for art, it was her internship experience that paved the way for her career. \u201cWhile I was in college, I interned at a museum for two years over the course of my junior and senior year,\u201d she says. The contacts she made there landed her a job after graduation. \u201cI maintained a relationship with my old boss and as soon as there was a position open, she reached out to me.\u201d The result was a full-time job that successfully jump-started her career.<\/p>\n

An art gallery job is a great option for those who are passionate about art and interested in learning about its many facets. To find out if a career in the art world is right for you, we suggest taking on an internship<\/a> and getting some first-hand experience in the field.<\/p>\n

Next, learn more about this college major such as __________________ (link) and get more career tips for internships and entry-level jobs such as ____________________ (link).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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