Visual Arts Program Lead: Grants, Exhibitions & Gallery

National Museum of Wildlife Art; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Alabama State Council on the Arts is seeking an experienced Visual Arts Program Manager who will lead grants, programs, partnerships, and services for visual artists and organizations across Alabama. The role involves statewide field engagement, program development, and oversight of the Georgine Clarke Alabama Artists Gallery.

The position requires strong knowledge of the visual arts field and expert program-management skills, with interaction across artists, museums, galleries, educational

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in art education, fine arts, art history, arts administration or closely related field.
• Two years of experience developing and managing work in a visual arts discipline for an art museum, government entity, arts center, school or university, arts facility, or similar organization.

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 impartiality in review and evaluation.
• Help applicants understand grant guidelines, eligibility requirements, evaluation criteria, procedures, and expectations for funded projects.
• Oversee the Georgine Clarke Alabama Artists Gallery including exhibitions and related activities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in art-related field

Job description

Alabama State Council on the Arts is seeking an experienced Visual Arts Program Manager who will lead grants, programs, partnerships, and services for visual artists and organizations across Alabama. The role involves statewide field engagement, program development, and oversight of the Georgine Clarke Alabama Artists Gallery.

The position requires strong knowledge of the visual arts field and expert program-management skills, with interaction across artists, museums, galleries, educational