A well-written resume gives you an opportunity to describe skills you have obtained through education, employment, and everyday activities. A resume is important when applying for a job at a museum or gallery because it lets you show artistic endeavors that appeal to a recruiter in this creative field.
It’s important to include information about your experience in the arts. It’s also important to include any details that show strong interpersonal skills. Administrative and organizing skills can also be noteworthy for some positions in a gallery or museum.
Add your information to the museums and galleries resume template below to begin the search for your next job.
Create ResumeLogan Carter
100 Main Street, Cityplace, CA, 91019
Cell: (555) 322-7337 – example-email@example.com
Summary
Experienced non-profit art gallery manager, specializing in artwork intake, hanging large shows, opening receptions and employee/volunteer coordination.
Experienced fine artist (BFA), familiar with various media, specializing in representational oil painting.
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Experience
Exhibitions & Volunteers Manager
June 2010 to June 2013, Lyme Art Association Old Lyme, CT
- Conducted many successful sales of artwork in the gallery
- Coordinated drop-off/pickup of artwork as well as exhibitions
- Prepared/managed special events in the gallery like rentals, opening receptions, silent/live auctions, musical performances
- Organized member-oriented events like special exhibitions/events, public painting events, outdoor art shows,
- Helped with layout of artwork for exhibitions
- Hung the artwork for exhibitions based on a museum-style 58″ mid-height level
- Packaged and shipped artwork to artists/buyers
- Sat the front desk and greeted visitors/buyers
- Designed flyers to draw attention to art classes and workshops
- Answered front desk/reception phone calls
- Coordinated volunteers to help with drop-off/pickup, hanging of artwork, opening receptions, as well as other events
- Coordinated front desk volunteer schedule
- Gave tours to support potential gallery rentals
- Helped coordinate studio class scheduling, student registration, booking studio models, membership renewal mailings
Front Desk Associate
April 2009 to June 2010, Connecticut River Museum Essex, CT
- Greeted and educated visitors, utilized extensive knowledge of exhibits and historical/environmental topics -Conducted successful gift shop sales
- Coordinated/booked boat tours of the Connecticut River
- Answered front desk/reception phone calls
Education
Bachelor of Arts: Fine Arts, 2010, Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts Old Lyme, CT, USA
BFA with a focus on oil painting, also familiar with various sculpture, casting and mold making processes, as well as various printmaking methods.