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Position Summary:
The Assistant will provide essential support to the Art Department and the Wege Center by ensuring a conducive environment for artistic endeavors and exhibitions, through the facilitation of various departmental activities related to classes, workshops, gallery receptions, residencies, etc.
Students this Position Appeals to:
This position is ideal for Art Majors, seeking to acquire versatile skills applicable to gallery management, art education, studio administration, art space maintenance for art-related jobs or personal studio management.
Experience Gained / Advantages for Student:
- Increase familiarity with gallery and studio restoration and maintenance practices.
- Engage in hands-on experience with various art materials and equipment.
- Elevate understanding of standard safety protocols in work environments.
- Gain exposure to art administration practices.
- Develop skills that are desirable for future art programs, internships, residencies, education, gallery, art administration-related career paths, and for personal studio management and administration.
Job Responsibilities:
- Clean and organize specialty facilities and equipment to maintain a conducive environment for artistic activities.
- Assist in the maintenance of wall displays and exhibition spaces.
- Prepare and manage art materials to support ongoing projects and exhibitions.
- Support in the smooth functioning of activities such as classes, workshops, gallery receptions, residencies, etc.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications:
- Ability and willingness to engage in physical labor, including lifting moderate weights, climbing ladders, and performing repetitive tasks.
- Adherence to safety guidelines and protocols while working with industrial materials.
- Openness to receiving feedback and a proactive attitude towards improving performance.
Location: Wege Center for the Arts
Supervisor: Elee Torres, Art Department Administrator
About the Art Department: Department of Art, Consciousness, & Creative Practice | Maharishi University (miu.edu)
ONLY STUDENTS ELIGIBLE FOR FEDERAL WORK-STUDY (FWS) MAY APPLY
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