Art Handler

Date Posted: May 17, 2023
Application Deadline: Jul 31, 2023
Start Date: May 31, 2023

Hourly From: $20/hr To $25/hr
Province: Ontario
Region: Metro Toronto Area
City: Toronto
Employee Benefits: N/A
Organization's Field/Discipline: The Arts
Job's focus: Creative & Administrative
Job Type: Full-time
Career Level: Intermediate

Organization Description

Galerie de Bellefeuille

Galerie de Bellefeuille is one of Canada’s most recognized independently run art galleries. Founded in 1980, the gallery offers works in all areas of fine Canadian and international art from paintings and prints to photography and sculpture, spotlighting their artist at international art fairs such as Photo London, Art Toronto, Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary, and Art Miami.

The gallery has always been keen to highlight internationally acclaimed artists and is proud to have had many firsts within the Canadian art milieu. It held the first Canadian Solo exhibition of American pop artist Jim Dine, the first solo exhibition of acclaimed English sculptor Nicola Hicks, the first solo exhibition of reputed English sculptor Sophie Ryder, the first Quebec exhibition of glass sculptor Dale Chihuly and more recently the first Canadian Solo exhibition for Mel Bochner.

Now in its fourth decade of operation and offering a total of 27,000 square feet of exhibition space, Galerie de Bellefeuille is unparalleled in Canada. With a reputation for excellence and high levels of service, GdB continues its vibrant cultural agenda, striving to present the best in Canadian and International art.

Job Description

Galerie de Bellefeuille (Toronto) is seeking to fill a full-time position in its Shipping & Handling department.
 
Responsibilities:
-Maintain inventory.
-Prepare and install group and solo exhibitions.
-Handle packing, unpacking and inspection of all artworks entering & leaving gallery.
-Prepare shipping documents.
-Schedule local and international deliveries.
-Prepare orders for framing and packing materials.
-Maintain stationery and office supplies inventory.
-Maintain gallery and storage spaces.
-Assist the Operations' Manager with day-to-day administrative duties (answering phone, mailing etc.)
 

Requirements:

Excellent communication skills (oral & written)
Excellent interpersonal, administrative and organizational skills
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Physically able for the handling and installation of artworks
Valid driver's license
Knowledge of Art Logic software is an asset
 

How to Apply:

Please send a cover letter and resume (with references) by email (please do not call) to:
Michelle Tripodi
michelle@debellefeuille.com