Art Manager for Private Collection in Paris, France


​A young lady collector, living in Paris, is looking for an art manager. The candidate should have a successful experience in the world of contemporary art as in managing of a private collection.

Requirements
  • Experience in managing of private collections (contemporary art, photography)
  • Maintaining an extensive liaison with suppliers of art works and art galleries
  • Flexibility
  • Ability to travel
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Duties and responsibilities
  • Consulting the owner on the acquisition and other competence related issues
  • Maintaining the collection in good condition (care and ensuring that restoration works are performed by experts)
  • Maintaining the gallery, organizing private exhibitions and providing works of art for temporary exhibitions at the owner’s requests
  • Identifying the works requiring special storage conditions
  • Making booklets for the presentation of each work of art
  • Searching for information about works of art and new artists
  • Record keeping and maintenance of a database of collections
  • Providing access to the collections of the owner at her request
  • Fulfilling the owner’s desires concerning the works of art
  • Cooperation with the owner and the security service in matters of preservation of works
  • Arranging works of art in the residences of the owner
  • Ensuring security and storage of works
  • Liaison with experts in maintenance and restoration of works
  • Holding exhibitions, liaising with museums, and creating archives
  • Organization of transportations if needed
  • Being responsible for framing some paintings
  • Setting prices for works of art (for purchase, insurance, resale)
  • Responsibilities may be extended, depending on the kind of collection and owner's requirements

Schedule
Schedule is to be agreed with the client

Contract
Permanent position, with a trial period of 1 month, may be extended for another month.

Salary
Salary will depend on the results of the interview.
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​​Position filled