Powerhouse Arts (PHA) is a not-for-profit organization committed to creative expression. Located in a purpose-built facility in Brooklyn, PHA convenes an extended network of art and fabrication professionals and educators who co-create and share artistic practices vital to the well-being of artists and the communities to which they belong. PHA offers fabrication programs in ceramics, print, and public art; alongside membership studios in ceramics and at MGC Community Print Studio, textile workshop, The Alpha Workshops; and spaces for education, events, and public engagement.

To support this exciting chapter, we are seeking an Exhibition Manager to help build and sustain our growing exhibition program. This role will focus on the planning and execution of 2 to 3 annual large-scale visual art loans exhibitions, newly commissioned artworks made for presentation onsite, 2 to 3 annual special projects, and limited related publications. Reporting to the Vice President of Curatorial and Arts Programs and serving as key member of PHA’s Program department, the Exhibition Manager will oversee and implement all aspects of exhibition planning.

The position will act as the department’s primary liaison with the Production team and will work to support curatorial and production efforts. ) to help realize a vibrant and inclusive exhibition program. This position will maintain project timelines, contribute to the institution's master programming calendar, and help develop systems and workflows that support the continued growth of the organization.

The successful candidate will be a team player who demonstrates willingness to develop systems and take on challenging projects in an unconventional, nascent, and fast-paced organization . We seek team members who love artists, creativity, building things, learning, and stewarding environments that nurture creative practice. Areas of responsibility include: Exhibition Related Planning & Management Serves as project manager for exhibitions, commissions, special projects, and related publications within the context of PHA’s larger program, overseeing and implementing all aspects of the planning process in close dialogue with the curatorial team and the Production Director, Live Programs & Rentals.

Develops, maintains, and monitors comprehensive, interdepartmental project schedules, timelines, and deadlines that drive the planning process for multiple concurrent exhibitions at various stages of development. Coordinates all aspects of artwork procurement and exhibition loans, including administering loan agreements and forms, lender communications, and shipping logistics, while maintaining comprehensive and up-to-date loan records, checklists, and project tracking systems. Works with the executive team to generate budgets.

Tracks project budgets and expenses, processes invoices, and maintains accurate records of contracts, invoices, and payments. Facilitates collaboration between Powerhouse Arts’ Fabrication studios, artists, their galleries and representatives, and partner institutions. Serves as the primary coordinator for commissions from initial concept to presentation at Powerhouse by facilitating collaboration between the curatorial and Productions teams and Fabrication studios internally, and artists, their galleries or representatives, partner institutions, and contractors externally.

Convenes meetings, sends out meeting notes, and follows through on next steps. Works with the Production team to maintain exhibition project schedules and institutional calendars, ensuring alignment between exhibitions, public and education programs, rentals, and other cross-departmental activities.

Requirements

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