Gallery Assistant
New York Foundation for the Arts, New York, NY, United States
# Gallery Assistant04/27/2026DescriptionMatthew Marks Gallery seeks a full-time gallery assistant. The gallery assistant must be highly organized, personable, and versatile. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and a background in art history.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Greet visitors
- Answer questions from the public
- Direct incoming sales inquiries
- Manage appointment system
- Answer telephones
- Maintain artist biographies
- Prepare checklists for exhibitions
- Update the gallery’s mailing list
- Handle exhibition announcement and publication mailings
- Sell gallery publications
- Provide overall administrative support and assist gallery directors
Key Skills/Experience:
- Undergraduate degree
- Knowledge of modern and contemporary art
- Previous experience in a gallery, museum or auction house
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Friendly and composed demeanor
- Professionalism and discretion
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
Competitive compensation, health insurance, 401K, paid vacation and holidays.How to applyPlease email your resume and cover letter to jobs@matthewmarks.com. Include the job title to which you are applying in the subject line. Please no cold calls.
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Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Greet visitors
- Answer questions from the public
- Direct incoming sales inquiries
- Manage appointment system
- Answer telephones
- Maintain artist biographies
- Prepare checklists for exhibitions
- Update the gallery’s mailing list
- Handle exhibition announcement and publication mailings
- Sell gallery publications
- Provide overall administrative support and assist gallery directors
Key Skills/Experience:
- Undergraduate degree
- Knowledge of modern and contemporary art
- Previous experience in a gallery, museum or auction house
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Friendly and composed demeanor
- Professionalism and discretion
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
Competitive compensation, health insurance, 401K, paid vacation and holidays.How to applyPlease email your resume and cover letter to jobs@matthewmarks.com. Include the job title to which you are applying in the subject line. Please no cold calls.
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