Art Manager jobs in Grand Rapids, MI
Art Manager manages the creative design and execution of visual communications to meet an organization's marketing or advertising objectives. Provides internal clients with design standards, tools, and guidance on communicating corporate image, branding, and identity. Being an Art Manager oversees the design and production operations of all visual elements including publications, infographics, and social content, that are deployed across digital, interactive and print. Monitors projects and timelines. Additionally, Art Manager stays current on latest trends. Develops and manages a network of vendors, freelance artists, and designers to utilize for project support. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in art, graphic design or equivalent. Typically reports to a director. The Art Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be an Art Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Kruizenga Art Museum - Collections Manager
- Hope College
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Holland, MI
FULL_TIME
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Position TitleKruizenga Art Museum - Collections Manager
Classification TitleAdministrative Full Time (.75-1.0 FTE)
Benefits EligibilityBenefits Eligibility
DepartmentKruizenga Art Museum
Job DescriptionThe Hope College Kruizenga Art Museum (KAM) seeks a Collections Manager to oversee its collection of more than 10,000 artworks representing a broad range of media, cultures, and historical periods. The museum building occupies approximately 11,000 square feet, with approximately 4,500 square feet of public gallery and program space; 4,300 square feet of work and art storage space; and 2,200 square feet of mechanical room space. The KAM typically organizes six to eight exhibitions of various sizes per year, drawn mainly from its permanent collection. A list of the museum’s current and past exhibitions is available on the museum’s website.
The mission of the Kruizenga Art Museum is to educate, engage and inspire the students, faculty, staff, and alumni of Hope College, as well as the broader communities of Holland and West Michigan. By presenting art from a wide range of cultures and historical periods, the museum fosters the qualities of empathy and understanding that are essential components of Hope College’s mission to provide an outstanding Christian liberal arts education while preparing students for lives of leadership and service in a global society.
The KAM’s full-time staff consists of a Director/Curator, a Collections Manager, and a Visitor Services Coordinator. The museum is part of Hope College’s Division of Arts and Humanities and works collaboratively with many other departments and offices on campus.
Job Responsibilities
The Collections Manager reports to and works closely with the museum’s Director/Curator. Key job responsibilities include:
- Creating and maintaining accurate records for all works of art in the KAM and campus art collections, including conducting periodic inventories as required by policy or circumstances.
- Overseeing the museum’s collection management system (Collective Access), including its public search and digital gallery functions.
- Supervising the physical care and handling of the art collection, including storage needs, exhibition installation and deinstallation projects, conservation projects, and object photography projects.
- Managing invoices, deeds of gift, shipping arrangements, accession number assignments, and other tasks related to the acquisition of new artworks.
- Managing loan agreements, shipping arrangements, condition reporting, and insurance requirements related to any incoming or outgoing loans.
- Working with the Hope College Physical Plant and Campus Safety Departments to ensure the museum maintains proper security measures, environmental conditions, pest control measures, and complies with all safety code requirements.
- Working with the Hope College Business Office to ensure the college maintains adequate insurance coverage for the collection.
- Working with the KAM Director/Curator to produce both digital and printed exhibition catalogs, guides, and brochures.
- Working with the KAM Director/Curator to manage collection information and access requests from faculty, students, and external scholars.
- Working with the KAM Director/Curator to manage student interns, as needed and when available.
- Working with the KAM Director/Curator to identify artworks that are damaged, redundant, or otherwise no longer appropriate for the museum collection, and ensuring that those artworks are deaccessioned and disposed of in accordance with museum best practices.
- Other related duties as required
Qualifications- Bachelor of Arts degree required; Master of Arts degree preferred.
- A minimum of three years working as an art museum registrar or collection manager, with prior experience creating and maintaining records using a sophisticated museum collection management system.
- Prior experience with the physical care and handling of artworks in a museum context, including managing art storage needs, exhibition installation and deinstallation projects, conservation projects, and object photography projects. The ability to hinge, mat, and frame artworks is a strong plus.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with a diverse range of students, staff, faculty, donors, and lenders representing different social, cultural, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to find and establish positive professional relationships with external vendors, contractors, and consultants that can help the museum fulfill its mission.
- Interest in professional growth and the acquisition of new skills, such as matting and framing, lighting design, object photography, or catalog design.
Must possess a valid driver’s license; be able to visually inspect artwork; sit and stand for extended periods; climb ladders; and lift at least 40 pounds.
Physical DemandsThis position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as a computers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves moving items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.
Pre-employment ScreeningsAll offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review.
Posting Detail InformationPosting Number2023-219SR
Job Posting Open Date04/04/2024
Job Posting Close Date05/31/2024
Open Until FilledNo
Is this position available for sponsorshipNo
Special Instructions to ApplicantsPlease include names and contact information for three professional references.
Documents Needed to Apply
Required DocumentsOptional Documents- Resume
- Cover Letter
- References
- Letter of Recommendation
- 19 Days Ago
Gallery Attendant
- Grand Rapids Art Museum
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Grand Rapids, MI
PART_TIME
- Job Posting: GALLERY ATTENDANT Job Status: Part Time Hours: Average of 20 hours per week based on the Museum open hours schedule of Tuesdays, Thursday, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Candidates must ...
- 27 Days Ago
Art Teacher
- Kent ISD
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Grand Rapids, MI
FULL_TIME
- JobID: 21284 Position Type: Middle School Teaching/Art Date Posted: 7/18/2023 Location: Godwin Heights Middle School Closing Date: Until Filled District: Godwin Heights - website Position: Full Time 1...
- 21 Days Ago
Art Teacher
- Michigan Association of School Boards
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Ionia, MI
FULL_TIME
- Deadline: April 22, 2024 District/Organization: Portland Public Schools Position/Type: Teacher, full time Position Details Portland Public Schools: Part time Art Teacher, PACE Portland Public Schools’...
- 15 Days Ago
Elementary Art Teacher
- Kent Consortium
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Grand Rapids, MI
FULL_TIME
- JobID: 18766 Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/Art Date Posted: 3/31/2022 Location: Alto Elementary Date Available: 2022-23 School Year Closing Date: 04/18/2022 District: Lowell Area Schools -...
- 21 Days Ago
Page Elementary Art Teacher
- Kent Consortium
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Grand Rapids, MI
FULL_TIME
- JobID: 18898 Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/Art Date Posted: 4/22/2022 Location: Page Elementary Date Available: 08/22/2022 Closing Date: 05/02/2022 District: Thornapple Kellogg Schools - w...
- 21 Days Ago
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Physician Emergency Radiologist Grand Rapids
- Advanced Radiology Services
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Grand Rapids, MI
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- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Senior Machine Learning Engineer (Python)
- Capital One
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Grand Rapids, MI
- 77 West Wacker Dr (35012), United States of America, Chicago, Illinois Senior Machine Learning Engineer (Python) As a Ca...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Conference and Event Planner - Part Time
- Aquinas College
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Grand Rapids, MI
- Summary and Purpose: This position provides event planning and coordination support to the Conferencing and Event Servic...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Chiropractic Assistant
- Higher Health Chiropractic Michigan
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Wyoming, MI
- Company Description Higher Health Chiropractic Michigan is a chiropractic center located in Wyoming, MI. Our mission is ...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Chiropractic Assistant
- Higher Health Chiropractic Michigan
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Wyoming, MI
- Company Description Higher Health Chiropractic Michigan is a chiropractic center located in Wyoming, MI. Our mission is ...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Senior Machine Learning Engineer
- Capital One
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Grand Rapids, MI
- Center 1 (19052), United States of America, McLean, Virginia Senior Machine Learning Engineer As a Capital One Machine L...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Registered Nurse - Virtual RN - On-Site - Together Team
- Trinity Health Corporation
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Grand Rapids, MI
- Employment Type: Full time Shift: Night Shift Description: Registered Nurse - RN - Virtual Nurse - Opportunities - Full ...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Mobile Executive Chef
- Tupelo Honey
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Grand Rapids, MI
- Are you looking for an opportunity and growth in your culinary career? Look no further! Tupelo Honey is looking for tale...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids is the second-largest city in Michigan, and the largest city in West Michigan. It is on the Grand River about 30 miles (48 km) east of Lake Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 188,040. In 2010, the Grand Rapids metropolitan area had a population of 1,005,648, and the combined statistical area of Grand Rapids-Muskegon-Holland had a population of 1,321,557. Grand Rapids is the county seat of Kent County.
A historic furniture-manufacturing center, Grand Rapids is home to five of the world's leading office furniture companies, and is nicknamed Furniture City. Its ...
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Income Estimation for Art Manager jobs
$98,051 to $141,612
Grand Rapids, Michigan area prices
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