Gallery Installation Tech

The Theater Tech II – Installation Tech will perform a variety of duties to ensure the smooth operation of the visual arts display areas at Artisphere.  This position specifically provides technical assistance in the galleries of Artisphere in the area of art installation and gallery maintenance.

 

Artisphere, Arlington’s new cultural center, offers a wide range of visual and performing arts programs, including music, dance, visual arts and theatre. The 62,000 sq foot campus includes a ballroom, three performance venues, three visual arts galleries, fine arts retail space, café, a Wi-fi town hall, and is located in the heart of Rosslyn.

 

Specific Duties

 

•       Partner with both in-house and outside curators for preparation and planning of exhibition installation.

•       Installation and de-installation of a variety of works of art, in all media,  for up to 30 exhibits per year.

•       Maintain inventory and storage of works of art on display.

•       Maintain inventory of  installation supplies and tools.

•       Participate in and/or manage process for drop off/ pick up of art work for juried exhibitions, special exhibitions, and site-specific installations.

•       Complete condition reports on all works of art received and shipped

•       Assist in the training of volunteers and interns in gallery procedures.

•       Assist in maintaining the appearance of exhibition space including dusting, sweeping, cleaning of plexi, paint touch-up, as well as care and cleaning of miscellaneous exhibition furniture.

•       Assist in maintaining ongoing exhibitions with works of art that may require daily examination, repair and maintenance. As needed, consult with curator and artist on most appropriate method of maintenance.

•       Collect, organize and present data for price sheets and labels for exhibition.

•       Assist with the installation/deinstallation of stationary and new-media based donor/sponsor initiatives.

 

Requirements

 

•       Excellent planning and organizational skills.

•       Ability to read floor plans specifications and diagrams.

•       Familiarity with the use of power tools.

•       Skills in patching and painting walls.

•       Familiarity with PC or Mac computer systems and software.

•       Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

•       Must understand proper handling of fine artwork of a variety of mediums, including digital media and the installation of video / electrical equipment.

•       Must be able to work weekend including early or late hours when Artisphere is not open to the public.