Art Sales & Editions Lead

Royal Academy; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Academy of Arts is seeking an Art Sales & Editions Lead to join their Retail team. This role focuses on sourcing and publishing artworks for sale, managing art displays, and building partnerships with artists to enhance revenue and public engagement. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in art sales and excellent relationship management skills, contributing to the Academy's mission of promoting art and design to a broad audience.

Benefits

Enhanced pension and generous employer contributions

Enhanced holiday entitlement (25 days plus bank holidays)

Wellbeing support, including virtual GP services

Flexible working arrangements

Participation in the RA Staff Council and employee clubs

Qualifications

• Proven experience in art and/or editions sales.
• Strong commercial and curatorial judgment.
• Excellent artist liaison and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and publishing artworks and editions for sale.
• Managing curated art displays in public spaces.
• Establishing strategic partnerships with artists.

Skills

Commercial judgment

Curatorial judgment

Relationship management

Job description

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The Royal Academy of Arts is seeking an Art Sales & Editions Lead to join our Retail team. This role involves sourcing and publishing artworks and editions for sale across all RA sales channels, collaborating closely with Royal Academicians and other artists. Responsibilities include managing curated art displays in public spaces and establishing strategic partnerships with artists, contributing to revenue generation and public engagement.

About You

To qualify, you should have proven experience in art and/or editions sales, with strong commercial and curatorial judgment. Excellent artist liaison and relationship management skills are essential, along with the ability to build lasting, mutually beneficial relationships with stakeholders. A commercially minded approach is crucial, with knowledge of pricing, production methods, provenance, and editioning.

The Company

The RA was founded in 1768 to promote art and design, with a mission to bring art and design to a broad audience and champion artists. Today, it hosts internationally acclaimed exhibitions and invests in employee training and development, fostering a safe and inclusive environment through various training programs and employee groups. The organization supports a diverse range of departments, including exhibitions, curation, research, education, and visitor services.

The Benefits

• Exhibitions and reciprocal agreements with galleries across the UK
• Enhanced pension and generous employer contributions
• Enhanced holiday entitlement (25 days plus bank holidays)
• Wellbeing support, including virtual GP services and Mental Health First Aiders
• Flexible working arrangements
• Participation in the RA Staff Council and employee clubs such as football and staff choir

Additional Details

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

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