Art Gallery Curator
Dominican University of California

Art Gallery Curator

Job Details
Job Location : Main Campus - SAN RAFAEL, CA
Position Type : Staff - Part Time
Salary Range : $21.85 - $30.56 Hourly


Position Summary
Barbara D. Goodman Art Gallery located in Archbishop Alemany Library serves the local community and the greater Bay Area with contemporary Fine Arts produced by professional artist who have distinguished him or herself professionally and artistically.

The mission of the gallery is to support the programming of the Department of Art, Design, and Visual Studies, be a dynamic and interactive cultural and academic resource for the university community and the local arts community at large. There are a total of 4 exhibitions each year:

Fall semester - two exhibitions

Spring semester - one exhibition and senior thesis/signature works exhibition

The curator's primary job is to select, schedule, organize, promote and install exhibits in the Barbara D. Goodman Art Gallery, including the Senior Signature Projects (see Senior Signature Works Exhibition below). The curator is encouraged to collaborate with different departments and programs on campus to form and strengthen connections to the student experience on campus. This is a part-time position with an average of 9 hours per week.



Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Marketing:

Works with the Marketing and PR Departments for gallery marketing materials that include both digital and hard copy formats.

Responsible for maintaining any social media marketing needs.

Mailing:

Maintain mailing list that is updated about four times a year.

Coordinate with mailroom to provide some processing services such as labeling cards and delivering pre-paid envelopes

Curator &/Senior Signature Work Exhibition

Works with the students and professors developing the Senior Signature Works Exhibition.

Selects artwork, suggests methods for presentation and provides the concept for the ultimate design of the show.

Provides valuable learning experiences for the students at this time.

Gallery Installation/Design

Manages delivery of installations that are chosen beforehand and carefully records with inventory list prior to transportation to gallery. Ensures inventory list is corrected upon deliver and receipt of all art works.

Insurance:

Oversees insurance coverage the artwork up to $100,000. There is a deductible and the artworks must be evaluated by an independent appraiser.

Gallery Reception/Artist Talks:

Barbara D. Goodman Gallery is able to host artist receptions and hold “Artist Talks.” This conversation has in the past served as an important facet that provides the campus community and the public with an opportunity to exchange ideas and hear directly from a practicing artist and maker.

The curator coordinates with the artist(s) and campus partners (faculty, students, staff) to schedule, plan, and facilitate the artist's talk.

Required Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor’s of Arts degree

3-5 year of experience in exhibition curation, programming, management, and installation.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, or relevant software

Preferred Qualifications:

Degree(s) in visual studies, and other art related fields

Experience installing and constructing art exhibitions

Experience teaching at the college level

Experience with community outreach

Additional Position Information:

Priority will be given to applications submitted by April 26, 2024; however additional applications may be considered until the position is filled

Must be willing to consent to a background check

Dominican University of California is an independent, international, learner-centered university, offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. Dominican has a 1:10 teacher-to-student ratio, an average class size of 16, with a small-town feeling in a park- like campus. We blend interdisciplinary core courses, real-world studies, and small classes with close and supportive academic advising and mentoring.

For More Information Contact:

Lynn Sondag, Acting Chair: Art, Design and Visual Studies

Dominican University of California

50 Acacia Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901

Email: lynn.sondag@dominican.edu

Dominican University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to excellence through diversity, and takes pride in its multicultural environment. We are committed in thought, word, and deed to recruiting and retaining a workforce that values the diversity of its student body. The University actively promotes an institutional culture that practices equity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from members of all under-represented groups in higher education.


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