Gallery Manager

Arts for LA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Nazarian / Curcio is seeking a Gallery Manager in Los Angeles to oversee daily operations, exhibitions, art fairs, events, and artist projects. Reporting to Ownership and the Director, you will coordinate workflows and manage projects to ensure smooth gallery operations with minimal supervision.

The role emphasizes strong project management, critical thinking, and communication, plus experience with art handling, shipping, and ArtLogic. Travel and some evenings are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in art history, arts administration, business, or a related field preferred.
• Three or more years of relevant professional experience in a contemporary art gallery, auction house, studio, museum, or similar arts organization.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Experience coordinating vendors, budgets, logistics, and projects from planning through completion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a warm, professional presence when interacting with artists, clients, and partners.
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills with judgment to independently assess situations and elevate issues when needed.
• Familiarity with modern and contemporary art and ArtLogic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, coordinating priorities, workflows, and resources across the gallery.
• Manage and support the Registrar, overseeing artwork inventory, shipping, logistics, documentation, and loan/consignment records.
• Maintain operational processes and shipping plans and resolve complex logistical and administrative issues.
• Manage schedules, logistics, and execution for exhibitions, art fairs, artist projects, and events.
• Source and coordinate fabricators, art handlers, framers, photographers, and event vendors, negotiating pricing and timelines.
• Oversee fabrication, installation, and deinstallation, and provide on-site support for art fairs.
• Prepare exhibition materials, including website updates, wall vinyl, and checklists.
• Prepare project budget estimates and monitor expenses against approved budgets.

Skills

Project management

Organization

Vendor coordination

Budget management

Communication

Art handling knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in art history or related

Tools

ArtLogic

Job description

Nazarian / Curcio is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and solutions-oriented Gallery Manager to oversee daily operations and support exhibitions, art fairs, events, and artist projects. Reporting to Ownership and the Director, the Gallery Manager plays a central role in coordinating workflows, managing projects, and ensuring the gallery runs smoothly. The position includes direct management of the Registrar and regular interaction with artists, clients, vendors, and institutional partners. The ideal candidate brings strong project management skills, critical thinking, and sound judgment, with the ability to work independently, make thoughtful decisions, and lead day-to-day operations with minimal oversight.

Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm, with evening events, occasional schedule adjustments, and art fair travel as needed.

Additional Requirement: A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel locally to storage locations, artist studios, and vendors.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Registrar Management

• Oversee daily operations, coordinating priorities, workflows, and resources across the gallery.
• Manage and support the Registrar, overseeing artwork inventory, shipping, logistics, documentation, condition reporting, and loan and consignment records.
• Maintain operational processes and shipping plans and resolve or escalation complex logistical and administrative issues.

Exhibitions, Art Fairs & Projects

• Manage schedules, logistics, and execution for exhibitions, art fairs, artist projects, and events.
• Source and coordinate fabricators, art handlers, framers, photographers, and event vendors, including negotiating pricing and managing timelines.
• Oversee fabrication, installation, and deinstallation, providing hands-on support as needed; coordinate art fair logistics and on-site support.
• Prepare exhibition materials, including website updates, wall vinyl, and checklists.

Budgets & Vendor Management

• Prepare project budget estimates and reports, monitor expenses against approved budgets, and track artwork production costs in Art Logic.
• Manage vendor relationships and approve project commitments and expenses within established budgets.

Facilities, Systems & Compliance

• Maintain gallery spaces, equipment, supplies, and storage; coordinate maintenance, repairs, service providers, and basic IT support.
• Ensure the gallery is prepared and presentable for daily business, exhibitions, and events, and share front desk responsibilities as a welcoming, professional point of contact for visitors and clients.
• Maintain and improve operational policies and procedures, supporting compliance with legal, contractual, and insurance requirements, including artist agreements, consignment agreements, and loan documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in art history, arts administration, business, or a related field preferred.
• Three or more years of relevant professional experience in a contemporary art gallery, auction house, studio, museum, or similar arts organization. Internships do not count toward this requirement.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• Experience coordinating vendors, budgets, logistics, and projects from planning through completion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a warm, confident, and professional presence when working with artists, clients, collectors, colleagues, and external partners.
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills, with the judgment and initiative to independently assess situations, solve problems, set priorities, and determine when to seek input or elevate an issue.
• Familiarity with modern and contemporary art and an interest in the gallery’s program. Experience with artwork handling, shipping, condition reporting, consignment procedures, and ArtLogic is preferred.

Salary:$75,000 – $85,000, annually

Benefits:Health Insurance (Medical, dental and vision etc.), Retirement Benefits, Paid Time Off (Sick, vacation and holiday pay)

Deadline to apply:November 14, 2026