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Studio Manager
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Austin, TX, United States
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Description
Deborah Roberts Studio is a fine art studio operating in Austin Texas. She is seeking a full-time, well-organized, and self-motivated Studio Manager to coordinate all managerial activities including multiple exhibitions and special projects. Studio Manager will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a visual artist’s studio, managing its staff, and liaising with galleries, institutions, private collectors, foundations and corporations.
This individual is expected to possess the following skills and qualifications for consideration:
Requirements:
- A Bachelor's Degree or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Art History, Fine Art Management, or Business Management is preferred, but not imperative.
- Must have documented experience (2-3 years) managing an art studio, gallery, artists’ cooperative, or similar experience in a related field with knowledge of contemporary art.
- Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and possess strong communication skills.
- Must have a professional demeanor, leadership and comprehension skills necessary to work closely with the artist, respecting the artist’s schedule, and supporting the artist’s priorities and vision.
- Ability to write artist statements, press releases, and/or editing media communications to/from galleries and institutions.
- Proficiency with MacOS X, Microsoft Office Suite, Photoshop, FileMaker Pro, Illustrator, Artbase, and Quickbooks Online.
Responsibilities:
- Work directly with the artist, as well as the production manager and studio members to ensure open communication of overall studio production to determine schedules and materials needed.
- Liaise between galleries, museums, collectors, and corporations in the best interest of the artist in a timely fashion.
- Maintain image archive for works produced in the studio, to include collages, paintings, photographs, and other mediums related to artist’s practice.
- Maintain office standard procedures including obtaining required contracts and signatures from subcontractors.
- Create and manage project budgets, logistics, calendars, timelines, and staff to deliver projects as per contracts.
- Work closely with bookkeeper to maintain operating budget and financial projections.
- Light bookkeeping to include petty cash, issuing payments, depositing checks, sales invoices, and providing paperwork or information to outside parties for payment.
- Track employee hours, schedule, and time-off.
- Manage hiring and coordinate internship projects according to studio needs.
- Coordinate travel arrangements for artist and companion/s, and be available to occasionally travel with the artist for lectures, exhibitions, and special projects.
- Maintain calendar of projects, meetings, trips, and events. Ensure everyone is aware of schedule changes.
- Lead weekly staff meetings to ensure clear and accurate communication regarding timelines, workload, studio visits, deliveries, and any issues that arise.
SALARY: Commensurate with experience within the salary range.
HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday-Friday 10-6pm, Friday out of the studio, Tuesday-Thursday in the studio, and must be able to work occasional evenings or weekends for special projects, exhibitions, and for travel.