Description

Gallery Mission
The mission of the Galleries at Herron School of Art and Design is to complement the educational and community outreach goals of the school. The galleries serve as a forum for the evolving dialogue of contemporary art, design and culture and feature work created by regional, national, and international artists and designers. Gallery exhibitions are often coupled with public artist lectures and workshops to foster connections to the regional communities and to support and encourage new and diverse audiences to become engaged with Herron.
About the Galleries
Herron has three gallery spaces within Eskenazi Hall on New York Street The Berkshire, Reese, and Paul Galleries (approximately 3,000 sq. ft.) host regional, national, and international exhibitions. The Marsh and Basile Galleries (approximately 1,200 sq. ft. and 500 sq. ft. respectively) primarily serve students, faculty and alumni exhibitions and special project installations. The galleries host several endowed lectures and additional programs including film screenings, performances, and panel discussions. Herron has three galleries in Eskenazi Fine Arts Center on Indiana Avenue.
Organization Overview
Herron School of Art and Design provides professional education in the arts for degree seeking students and offers opportunities for creative exploration for the broader community. Herron's programs add value to our culture and economy, enhance the quality of lives of those they serve and contribute to the development of society.
Herron prepares its graduates to become leaders in a world that requires a unique combination of creativity, conceptual skills, and technical abilities. Through its distinctive academic programs, unique community collaborations and faculty research and creative activity, Herron continues to expand its role as a leader in the visual arts for the State of Indiana, across the country and throughout the world.

Job Summary

• Responsible for the maintenance and conservation of artwork and gallery artifacts, including cleaning, reframing, rematting, reglazing, and building housing.
• Assists with preparation of installation of exhibits and frequently interacts with other Gallery Services staff to determine scheduling, installation needs, and timeline.
• Assists with collection management efforts and may assist with the installation of large projects, performing inventory, and moving art and gallery artifacts.
• Makes ongoing technical and spatial adjustments to exhibits after initial installation. Ensures proper condition of artwork and gallery artifacts, escalating issues to appropriate staff as needed.
• Documents processes; may provide guidance to student or temporary staff.
• Some travel to and from artist studios, museums, and galleries as required.
• Attend evening and weekend events as required.
• Install and de-install exhibitions; hanging artwork.
• Administrative duties including assisting with artist contracts; exhibition insurance; artwork shipping; travel accommodations for visiting artists; maintain gallery calendars; purchasing goods and services.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION
Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

Preferred

• Undergraduate degree in Museum and/or Curatorial Studies, Art History, Studio Art, or other related fields with relevant professional experience

WORK EXPERIENCE
Required

• 2 years in related field

SKILLS
Required

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Highly thorough and dependable

Preferred

• Collections management, art handling, exhibition design, and object installation
• Gallery repair and maintenance
• Digital/web/design skills

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires both sedentary work and the ability to move about for long periods of time. It also requires good communication skills and the ability to use tools, operate machinery, and complete construction projects with precision and accuracy. The ability to move heavy objects, provide support for heavy objects and perform strenuous labor is required. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential tasks with or without an accommodation.

Additional Information

This position is grant funded for 2 years with expected annual renewals. Renewals beyond 2 years are contingent on the availability of grant funds.

Work Location

Herron School of Art and Design
Indianapolis, Indiana

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure .

Job Classification

Career Level: Intermediate
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Educational Resources & Tech
Job Family: Museum Services
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