Art Gallery Manager

Company Description

APRE Art House, founded by Christie's alumna Prerna S.M. Jain, advances a research-led curatorial programme committed to rigorous artistic practices, socio-political inquiry, and culturally grounded exhibition-making. Beyond its exhibitions, the gallery functions as a centre for discursive and developmental work through Front Matter and its Curatorial Intensive, Corpus, a performance-art intensive foregrounding the body as site and archive, and The Forum, a platform for cross-disciplinary dialogue. Together with the APRE Artist Grant, these initiatives reflect the gallery's sustained investment in research-driven practices that shape contemporary discourse within South Asia and its wider global entanglements.

Role Overview

The Gallery Manager oversees daily operations, exhibition coordination, logistics, and visitor engagement, ensuring the gallery runs smoothly and maintains white-cube standards. The role requires strong organisation, communication, and an interest in contemporary art.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain daily functioning of the gallery and keep the space exhibition-ready.

Manage phone, email, and walk-in queries.

Handle documentation: checklists, cataloguing, price lists, condition reports.

Coordinate with framers, art handlers, shippers, and vendors.

Monitor artwork display, lighting, labels, and upkeep.

Support installs, deinstalls, and exhibition logistics.

Manage timelines, checklists, and vendor coordination before openings.

Assist with the production of labels, texts, invites, and signage.

Welcome visitors and share exhibition information.

Administrative duties and artist liaison

Assist the team with press, sales, and programming requirements.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Art History, Design, Humanities, or related fields (preferred).

2+ years of experience in a gallery/museum/cultural organisation

Strong organisational and communication skills; detail-oriented.

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Able to work occasional evenings/weekends for openings and events.

Genuine interest in contemporary art.

What We Offer

Direct experience with artists, curators, and exhibitions.

Supportive learning across gallery operations.

Exposure to administration, logistics, and public-facing gallery work.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a short cover note, with the subject line Application: Gallery Manager to [Confidential Information]

Joining date

January, 2026