Senior Visual Arts Programs Lead & Grants Strategist

National Museum of Wildlife Art; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alabama State Council on the Arts seeks a Visual Arts Program Manager to lead grants, programs, partnerships, and services supporting visual artists and organizations across Alabama.

As the primary staff resource for the visual arts field, you will oversee grant administration, applicant support, statewide field engagement, and the Georgine Clarke Alabama Artists Gallery, working with artists, museums, galleries, and educational institutions to expand access to high-quality visual arts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Art education, Fine arts, Art history, Arts administration or management, or closely related field.
• Two years of experience developing and managing work in a visual arts discipline for a museum, government entity, arts center, school or university, arts facility, or similar organization. Note: a master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage grants, programs, and activities within ASCA’s Visual Arts program area in alignment with Council priorities, policies, procedures, and strategic goals.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for visual artists, arts organizations, museums, galleries, and other applicants seeking information about ASCA funding opportunities and programs.
• Provide equitable, consistent, and professional technical assistance to applicants throughout the grant process while maintaining appropriate impartiality in application review and evaluation.
• Help applicants understand grant guidelines, eligibility requirements, evaluation criteria, application procedures, and expectations for funded projects.
• Manage visual arts applications through the review process, including preparing materials for panel review, coordinating with panelists, reviewing evaluations, and accurately documenting panel discussions and recommendations.
• Review grant amendments, project changes, final reports, and other post-award documentation to ensure appropriate stewardship and accountability for public funds.
• Maintain familiarity with projects and organizations receiving visual arts funding and identify opportunities for site visits, technical assistance, relationship development, and improved program outcomes.
• Contribute to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of ASCA grant programs based on applicant experiences, field needs, program outcomes, and Council priorities.

Skills

Grant administration

Program management

Communication skills

Supervisory experience

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Art education, Fine arts, Art history, Arts administration or management, or closely related field

Job description

The Alabama State Council on the Arts seeks a Visual Arts Program Manager to lead grants, programs, partnerships, and services supporting visual artists and organizations across Alabama.

As the primary staff resource for the visual arts field, you will oversee grant administration, applicant support, statewide field engagement, and the Georgine Clarke Alabama Artists Gallery, working with artists, museums, galleries, and educational institutions to expand access to high-quality visual arts