Visual Arts Programs Lead: Grants, Exhibitions & Gallery

Alabama State Council on the Arts; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alabama State Council on the Arts (ASCA) seeks an experienced arts professional to lead the Visual Arts Program, guiding grants, programs, partnerships, and services supporting visual artists and organizations across Alabama.

The role serves as the primary staff resource for visual arts, supervising a team, coordinating statewide field engagement, and developing innovative program models that broaden access to high‑quality visual arts experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Art education, Fine arts (preferred), Art history, Arts administration or management, 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.
• Note: a master’s degree may substitute for one year of required 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 impartiality in review and evaluation.
• Help applicants understand grant guidelines, eligibility requirements, evaluation criteria, and application procedures.

Skills

Grant administration

Staff supervision

Program development

Community engagement

Partnership building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Art education/ Fine arts/ Art history/ Arts administration or management

Job description

The Alabama State Council on the Arts (ASCA) seeks an experienced arts professional to lead the Visual Arts Program, guiding grants, programs, partnerships, and services supporting visual artists and organizations across Alabama.

The role serves as the primary staff resource for visual arts, supervising a team, coordinating statewide field engagement, and developing innovative program models that broaden access to high‑quality visual arts experiences.