Gallery Assistant
About Epiphany Center for the Arts
– 201 S. Ashland, Chicago
As one of Chicago’s newest arts hub, Epiphany Center for the Arts offers an alternative to the “white box” gallery experience. We invite visitors to explore our 42,000 square foot campus, anchored by the landmarked 1885 former Church of the Epiphany, preserved and creatively reused as a place for people to once again congregate, now as a state-of-the-art cultural center “For the Good of Art, Entertainment and Events.”
Epiphany boasts three distinct venues and a stunning array of amenities, including eight art galleries, a commercial and catering kitchen, cafe and bar, VIP suite and a collection of artistically appointed outdoor spaces: quarter-acre courtyard, a spacious terrace, and a patio with lounge seating.
Located in Chicago’s West Loop, Epiphany Center for the Arts provides a platform for a diverse selection of artists from Chicago and beyond. Our mission is to showcase the work of women, the LGBTQ+ community, artists of color and artists with disabilities. Our highest priority is to curate programs that are inclusive and where established artists can collaborate with emerging ones. Epiphany’s art galleries are unique spaces spread across the campus, providing visitors with the exceptional experience of viewing contemporary art while enjoying live performances, food and all that Epiphany has to offer.
Gallery Assistant Internship Overview: Epyphancey Center for the Arts seeks hands-on help in a creative, fast-paced, independent learning environment. Under the direct supervision of the Gallery Director, the Gallery Assistant will carry out weekly tasks to support the operations of Epiphany's Gallery Programming. This role will provide direct experience in engaging with a range of artists and creative projects. Assist with gallery installation, maintenance, and management as appropriate. *No gallery experience is required. All individuals with an interest in the arts/creative communities are encouraged to apply. This is an unpaid position.
Position Details: The Gallery Assistant will gain first-hand experience with the development and curation of all in-house exhibitions. The Gallery Assistant is expected to commit a minimum of 2 days a week with a hybrid schedule of 5-12 hours per week for 6 months. This role will interact directly with exhibiting artists as well as collectors and the general public, performing daily administrative tasks, and helping represent the work to viewers of all backgrounds. The Gallery Assistant is expected to promptly reply to emails and requested tasks when scheduled. Clear and regular communication is required, and unexcused lateness will not be tolerated. A “60-day review” will be held after starting the position to make sure it’s a mutually beneficial relationship.
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