Fine Art Gallery – Part Time Gallery Assistant

The Abel Contemporary Gallery is seeking a part-time gallery assistant. Abel Contemporary Gallery is a large fine art and fine craft gallery located in Stoughton, just southwest of Madison, WI and shows work in all media with a focus on ceramics and painting. Primary responsibilities will be sales, client correspondence, and support for the other gallery staff.

The gallery sales associate will act as a docent for exhibits, assist with purchases, shipping of art, and help maintain the inventory, with the potential to assist with gallery events.  Outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently, and knowledge of art and art materials and processes are required. The ideal candidate has a BFA, BA or experience in either studio art or art history and has knowledge of contemporary fine art and fine craft. Retail and customer service experience are preferred, and basic computer skills are necessary. We are looking for a candidate who will be knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the art exhibited at Abel Contemporary and able to share that with the public.

Starting at the end of July or when the right candidate is found. Must be available to work one weekday a week and two weekends a month. To apply please send cover letter, resume, and three references to info@abelcontemporary.com subject line “job opening”.

• Provides artist information to customers/collectors, assists with general gallery work

• Uses open‐ended questions to determine customer needs

• Meets or exceeds sales goals

• Ships artwork

• Answers phone and handles other inquiries

• Retains the highest standards of cleanliness and organization in the gallery

• Assists with Gallery events if needed

• Accepts other duties as assigned

Requested Materials:

• Cover letter

• Resume

• Three professional references, including most recent employer