Curator

AMA Consulting Group LLC; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

A local arts organization in New York is seeking a part-time Curator to oversee exhibitions and manage the Gallery Boutique. The ideal candidate will coordinate installations, develop community collaborations, and support fundraising initiatives. This position requires strong skills in curation and communication with artists and local communities, with flexible hours including some evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Strong background in curation and visual arts.
• Experience in developing community collaborations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning, scheduling, installation, and de‑installation of exhibitions.
• Oversee the Arts Bonita Gallery Boutique and manage artist selections.
• Develop relationships with local and regional artists for exhibitions.
• Coordinate exhibition openings and related events
• Provide marketing assets and content to promote exhibitions and boutique offerings
• Maintain strong operations through communication with volunteers and staff

Job description

• Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Curator

Arts Bonita seeks a highly motivated, creative arts professional to oversee exhibitions at the Arts Bonita Gallery and manage the Arts Bonita Gallery Boutique, which highlights and promotes local artists’ work. This part‑time position focuses on curating exhibitions, coordinating installations, developing community collaborations, managing the selection and rotation of artwork in the Gallery Boutique, and supporting Arts Bonita’s fundraising and community engagement initiatives.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Curator will work with artists, judges, curators, and community partners to ensure all exhibitions and boutique offerings meet professional standards, advance Arts Bonita’s mission, and engage diverse audiences.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinate planning, scheduling, installation, and de‑installation of exhibitions.

Oversee the Arts Bonita Gallery Boutique, including artist selection, rotation of works, and presentation standards to ensure a dynamic and high‑quality showcase.

Develop and maintain relationships with local and regional artists to promote and feature their work.

Select and schedule judges for curated and juried exhibitions to ensure professional quality and credibility.

Collaborate with the Off The Walls Committee to engage the arts community and secure artwork donations in support of fundraising efforts.

Work with curators, judges, and community partners to strengthen exhibitions and artist opportunities.

Provide images and copy to marketing staff for promotion of exhibitions and boutique offerings.

Coordinate exhibition opening receptions and related events.

Support member artists by identifying additional opportunities for exhibitions, including off‑site placements.

Maintain strong communication with volunteers and staff to ensure smooth operations.

Stay current with visual arts industry trends and community opportunities.

Status: Part‑time (approx. 20 hours/week; flexible schedule with some evenings/weekends for receptions and events).

Reports to: Executive Director

Compensation: Commensurate with experience