Visual Arts Director Position at Angels Gate Cultural Center

Angels Gate Cultural Center seeks an energetic and capable Visual Arts Director. Responsible for the oversight of all exhibition programs, visual arts special projects and events as well as curatorial and planning duties related to Angels Gate Cultural Center's Studio Artist Program.

Tasks include curatorial work, overseeing exhibitions by guest curators, creation and oversight of budgets, grant writing, exhibition installation duties, supervision of preparatory and docent staff. The Visual Arts Director also takes the lead role in attracting and vetting candidates for the Studio Artist Program and overseeing the activities and studios of 50 Program participants. General office computer skills, internet skills and familiarity with graphic design and digital image processing a plus.

Candidate must have a BA degree or equivalent professional experience in curatorial, gallery or program management. Salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits available.

An application package should contain a letter of interest and vitae with 3 names of references. Please mail to Deborah Lewis, Executive Director, and Angels Gate Cultural Center, 3601 South Gaffey St., San Pedro, CA 90731 or email to Deborah@angelsgateart.org. The application deadline is September 1, 2010.

Angels Gate Cultural Center is an equal opportunity employer.

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VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS

Gallery Docents:
Gallery docents assist the staff during opening receptions for gallery exhibitions by greeting guests, monitoring the artwork on display and answering questions about the artists involved in the show. Gallery docents also collect basic demographic information about the guests present at the event

Hospitality:
Hospitality program volunteers are available during special events, performances and opening receptions for gallery exhibitions at Angels Gate Cultural Center. Hospitality program volunteers assist with the set up and clean up of all refreshments and decorations.

Landscaping:
Landscaping volunteers assist with the beautification of Angels Gate Cultural Center's facilities and grounds. Weeding and seeding sessions are scheduled seasonally to maintain the plant life around AGCC. Large-scale community service projects are also available - great for youth groups such as Boy/Girl Scouts!

Database Management:
Database volunteers help keep our database of artist, donor and volunteer information up to date and organized. Computer skills are a must! Database management is done in the Angels Gate Cultural Center main office together with the Director of Development and the Program Administrator.

Mailings:
Join the Angels Gate Cultural Center "mailing parties" in the office and help us send promotional materials to the community about our upcoming events, as well as information about our annual fundraising campaigns.

Office:
The Angels Gate Cultural Center staff can always use an extra hand around the office to help us answer phones, maintain bulletin boards on-site, do some filing and other clerical work.

To Get Involved, Please Contact:
Oscar Garcia, Director of Development
310.519.0936
oscar@angelsgateart.org


Angels Gate Cultural Center
3601 South Gaffey Street, San Pedro, California 90731
Phone: 310-519-0936, Fax: 310-519-8698


Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 10 am - 5 pm