Gallery Executive

iPreciation is currently seeking a Gallery Executive to join our team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work in the dynamic and fast-paced art industry while developing your skills and experience.

The Role

The candidate will play a crucial role in developing and executing exhibitions and related programmes, working closely with partners in the art industry to fulfil iPreciation's mission.

Job Description

Exhibition Development:

• Involve in curatorial discussions and assist in curatorial research to ensure the highest quality programming

• Develop curatorial essays and writings for related collaterals based on primary and secondary research

• Assist in communications with artists, curators, art professionals, media and partners to develop exhibitions and related programs

• Engage in space planning, installing, and de-installing of artworks for exhibitions and other related tasks to ensure an optimal viewing experience for visitors

Art Administration:

• Maintain an updated database of artists, curators, and client's information to ensure efficient communication

• Manage an updated inventory of the gallery's artwork collection and library to ensure accuracy and completeness

• Archive exhibition materials, including press clippings and pricing spreadsheets

Sales and Marketing:

• Drive attendance of exhibitions and programs and ensure good visitation through effective marketing

• Create marketing collaterals using Adobe software to effectively promote the gallery's exhibitions and events

• Maintain the gallery website, plan and create social media postings to engage with potential and existing clients

• Service clients to ensure their needs are met

Gallery Operations:

• Up-keep the gallery space to ensure it is clean at all times

• Perform reception duties such as handling phone calls, walk-ins, and enquiries to provide excellent customer service

• Perform condition checks for artworks delivered to the gallery to ensure their safety and integrity

• Pack and unpack artworks for delivery and storage to ensure their protection and security

• Perform any administrative duties as required

Requirements

The Gallery Executive is an essential member of the team at the gallery and plays a vital role in ensuring the success of the organisation. The ideal candidate should have excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask effectively. They should possess skills in Adobe software (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and Premiere Pro) and Microsoft Office. If you are a team player with a passion for art and looking for an exciting opportunity to work in the art industry, we encourage you to apply for this position.

About the Company

Established in 1999, iPreciation is a fine art company that showcases the best of modern and contemporary Asian art. As a herald of the arts, iPreciation is committed to putting forth platforms and propelling promising artists to the forefront. Artists currently represented include Nobel Laureate in Literature Gao Xingjian, innovative Hong Kong new ink pioneer Irene Chou, pioneer contemporary sculptor Cheung Yee and contemporary artist Tse Yim On, Internationally acclaimed contemporary artist Wang Dongling, Wang Tiande, Zhang Jian-Jun and Jin Jie, Singapore pioneer contemporary ink artist Zhuang Shengtao, foremost abstract painter and Cultural Medallion recipient Milenko Prvacki, the late groundbreaking performance artist Lee Wen and contemporary artists Oh Chai Hoo, Baet Yeok Kuan, Tay Bak Chiang among many others.