Gallery Operations & Exhibitions 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 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.