I’ve loved being part of Angels Gate Cultural Center for the better part of ten years, being part of an incredible staff and extended family of artists and community members who make this little campus on a hilltop overlooking the Pacific such a special place, but it’s time for me to pass the baton to a new Visual Arts Director as I move on to new horizons. This is a position that’s filled with opportunities and challenges for the right person. If you love actively supporting the important work of artists within a community-centric organization, then this could be your dream job.
I thought that this position should have been decided by gladiatorial combat (or at least a karaoke sing-off), but apparently that’s not legal/fair/advisable, so here are the details on the position and how to apply:
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.