Gallery Assistant (Philippines)
Location: Manila
Reports To: Gallery Manager
Job Type: Full-time
As Gallery Assistant in the Philippines, you will play a pivotal role in bridging the Philippine and Southeast Asian art scenes. You will help foster relationships with Philippine artists, collectors, and cultural institutions; coordinate exhibitions and projects with Philippine-based artists; stage shows featuring Southeast Asian art in the Philippines; and promote the gallery’s artists and events.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Artist Relations: Develop and maintain strong relationships with artists in the Philippines, with the goal of promoting both emerging and established talent. Assist in liaising between the gallery and Philippine artists.
- Exhibition Coordination: Collaborate with the gallery team to stage exhibitions featuring Filipino artists, as well as art fairs in the Philippines. This includes coordinating logistics, shipments, and overseeing installation.
- Sales: Assist with Gallery sales.
- Promotion: Help promote the gallery exhibitions, art fairs, and other projects involving Filipino artists through social media, press releases, and other partnerships.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Arts Management, Fine Arts, Art History or a related field preferred
- Proven experience in the art industry, including gallery work, curatorial projects, or related roles
- Strong network and understanding of the Philippine art scene
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Highly organized with strong project management abilities
- Passion for Philippine and Southeast Asian art
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience. Please send all application materials to art@gajahgallery.com.
Design Intern
Location: Singapore
Reports To: Design Manager
Job Type: Internship
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assist with designing collateral for the exhibitions and projects
- Help with administrative tasks and day to day operations
- Assist in preparing for exhibitions in the gallery
- Assist in preparing for art fairs
- 3-4 day work week including 1 weekend day (either Sat and Sun). Interns are also expected to attend most gallery-organized events (usually 2 in a month)
Qualifications:
- Passion for the arts and a desire to be actively involved in the art community
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications and a basic knowledge of Abode Applications primarily Photoshop, Indesign and Illustrator
- Strong graphic design skills
- Patient, hardworking and willing to learn
- Basic knowledge of Southeast Asian art and artists is a bonus
- May be required to work on public holidays
- May be required to work on special events
- Students may apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience. Please send all application materials to art@gajahgallery.com.
Administrative Intern
Location: Singapore and/or Jakarta
Reports To: Registrar and/or Artist Liaison
Job Type: Internship
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assist in exhibition installations and art handling
- Assist the Gallery openings, special events and meetings, such as the preparation of beverages, room reservations, press packets, catalogues, etc.
- Provide information by answering general questions and requests
- Carry out administrative duties such as filing, typing, copying, binding, scanning etc.
- Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
- 3-4 day work week including 1 weekend day (either Sat and Sun). Interns are also expected to attend most gallery-organized events (usually 2 in a month)
Qualifications:
- Passion for the arts and a desire to be actively involved in the art community
- Candidates should be able to use Microsoft Office, Adobe programmes
- Patient, hardworking and willing to learn
- Willing to perform hands-on tasks
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Basic knowledge of Southeast Asian art and artists is a bonus
- May be required to work on public holidays
- May be required to work on special events
- Students may apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience. Please send all application materials to art@gajahgallery.com.