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Position: Visual Arts/Special Events Manager
Full Time
Available: December 13, 2010
Reporting: Reports to Executive Director
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Manages Taller’s Visual Arts Program including choosing, curating, and organizing all art exhibitions at the agency’s gallery/ies and any locations off-site when appropriate, including promotion, preparation, and implementation. Works with Outreach and Operations Director to implement the VisÃtenos program. Assists in the implementation of Special Events i.e. Feria del Barrio. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Manages Taller’s Visual Arts Program including developing annual work plan, designing the gallery’s calendar of events (ideas and concepts) and preparing all gallery shows. Coordinates documentation of the Visual Arts Program for web site posting, potential sales, and Taller’s archives. Understands the organization’s budget as it relates to the implementation of these activities. Maintains a current understanding of community educational, arts, social and cultural issues.
2. Works with outreach coordinator to implement the VisÃtenos program including expanding outreach, visits, tours, and workshops. Assists in providing VisÃtenos tours and workshops.
3. Assists in the implementation of designated aspects of Taller’s special events, i.e. Feria del Barrio, including planning logistics, coordination, documentation, promotion, etc.
4. Provides support and mentoring services to local Latino/a artists, visits various artists’ studios to discuss exhibiting and to select works. Coordinates increased participation of local artists in the Annual Feria del Barrio and other Taller events..
5. Coordinates Off-site exhibitions and gallery outreach: including
Preparing and implementing traveling displays/exhibits,
Presenting talks and lectures upon request,
Works with art committees, panels, and round tables, etc. and
Organizes special art display events upon request.
6. Provides back up to the bookstore.
7. Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• College degree in the Arts (or related) college degree with familiarity in the areas of education, exhibition preparation and media is strongly recommended.
• 1-3 years experience in the field, experience in organizing gallery exhibitions, desirable.
• Ability to operate and maintain Gallery sound equipment, cameras, projectors, all gallery preparation supplies and any other equipment necessary to perform his/her duties.
• Bilingual in English & Spanish.
• Proficient in keyboard skills and MS office software including Word, Excel, scanning software and desk top publishing software such as Quark,
• Knowledge of and interest in Puerto Rican and Latin American art and culture.
• Knowledge of the Philadelphia community.
• Experience with nonprofit organizations and the arts.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Send Letter of Interest, Resume and 3 References to :
Carmen Febo San Miguel, MD, Executive Director
Taller Puertorriqueño, Inc.
2721 N. 5th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19133
or email
cfebo@tallerpr.org