Studio Assistant - Job Description
-Prepping surfaces for paintings / varnishing finished paintings
-Supply inventory (Canvases, frames, framing hardware, brushes, paints…)
-Local delivery of artwork to gallery/collectors
-Clean studio
-Manage email inbox & communications with collectors and galleries
-Manage online store
-Order frames and supplies
-Drop off shipments at Postal Annex
-Frame paintings and package paintings
-Photograph artwork/ basic documentation and filing of images
-Research for projects (ie. find best place to make prints, grant opportunities, etc.)
-Manage studio calendar and deadlines
-Social media & newsletter content (Minimal, 1-2 Instagram posts/week & newsletters 4x/year)
-Reference shoot assisting (Managing camera gear, costuming, on-location help)
Desired attributes:
-Problem-solving skills (Ie. I need to figure out how to mount this drawing on paper to a rigid surface, using archival materials, and then determine which framer to use with the quickest turnaround and best pricing.)
-Flexible, thoughtful and with calm/quiet energy that helps protect my work focus
-4WD required to get to studio in the Winter
Bonus attributes:
-Photography skills
-Knowledge of Squarespace
-Calm / quiet energy that protects my ability to work
This position would vary in hours but would likely be around 3-8 hours a week with more available hours around shows and big projects. It could be ideal for a student or emerging artist wanting to learn more about an art career. My studio is in my home, 15 minutes from downtown Bozeman.
Starting pay at $20/hr with opportunities for growth. Please email me if interested.