EMW GALLERY Coordinator

The EMW Gallery Coordinator(s) will be responsible for the curation of the EMW gallery space by collaborating with artists and organizations to conceptualize art exhibitions. In the past, the Gallery team has consisted of two gallery coordinators that worked in conjunction to bring our exhibits to life.

EMW Gallery exhibits artists from marginalized communities, with works ranging from 2D to 3D and mediums from traditional to new media. The art space aims to give voice to the stories and struggles of underrepresented communities. Previous topics have included gentrification around Boston, humanizing news coverage, and love of / for intersectional bodies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Work with artists or organizations to curate an art exhibition, approx. every 2-3 months, with an event for Opening and Closing Night

  • Plan and carry out the installation of artwork in the gallery space

  • Work with our Design and Communication teams to produce relevant printed materials and digital publicity

  • Work with our Program Director to be informed of timing and nature of other events in the same space

  • Work with volunteers to maintain the safety of the artwork and to coordinate gallery opening hours

  • Ensure the program is a safe(r) and accessible space

REQUIREMENTS

  • High level of understanding and interest in art, organized and collaborative

  • Demonstrated ability to understand and develop art installations in line with artist's concept and organization's mission

  • Able to attend weekly programs meeting and commit to weekly check-ins with the Programs Director

  • Combination of art education and arts programming experience preferred
     

  • Experience with gallery curation and installation processes

TYPE OF POSITION

  • 8-10 hours per week

  • Volunteer

 

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

This is both a gallery curation and community organizing position. If you can identify another person you work well with, you should feel empowered to apply as a duo!

HOW TO APPLY

Like what you see? Apply by sending an email to emw.programs@gmail.com with "Gallery Program Lead Application" in the subject line. Please attach the following:

  • Resume(s)

  • Cover Letter(s)

  • Optional: Portfolio(s)

We especially encourage women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ people to apply!

DUE DATE

Accepting applications on a rolling basis. We seek to fill these positions immediately! If you have any questions, let us know at emwprograms@gmail.com.