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Director of Exhibitions & Community Initiatives

Posted by: Chicago Artists' Coalition (Employer Profile)

Posted date: Dec-03-10

Location: Chicago

The Chicago Artists’ Coalition (CAC) strives to be at the forefront of artist advocacy, providing a bridge between artists and the communities in which they live and work. It is our mission to educate the general public on the value of art in society while providing support, advocacy, and professional development to artists in our community and improving artists’ living and working conditions. 

Founded 35 years ago by concerned artists, Chicago Artists’ Coalition quickly grew into an incubator of creative problem solving. CAC was instrumental in the establishment of the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and proved vital in advocating for the Percent for Art Bill which funds public art projects and has been adopted by cities nationwide. The CAC was also directly involved in the creation of the Illinois Arts Alliance and Chicago Artists Month, which occurs annually each October and now celebrates its 14th year. Always a beacon of innovation and vision, CAC continues to lead artists towards independence and the realization of their full professional potential.

CAC’s programs support Chicago’s diverse visual artist communities with professional development (A.B.C. – Arts.Business.Create workshops), exhibition opportunities (Around Town – Coalition Gallery, Art Loop Open, Pop Up, and residency programs), one-on-one consultations (critiques, business planning, and legal), marketing (online galleries) and audience building (Collectors Circle, public programs). For more information on CAC, visit: www.chicagoartistscoalition.org)

The Exhibitions Director will report to the Executive Director, and will work on the following tasks:

·         I. Oversee and Develop  CAC’s Coalition Gallery

o    Design the year’s platform of exhibits and programming

o    Liaise with resident artists in all gallery matters

o    Curate exhibits

o    Work with local Curator community to partner on special exhibits and programs

o    Develop sales and marketing plan

o    Work with CAC’s Media Director to develop media strategy

o    Design and implement incubator program for resident artists (consultations, business development, critique sessions)

o    Gather research on national models to create innovative programs and opportunities

o    Oversee recruitment, jurying and selection of the next group of residents

·         II. Manage Around Town’s city wide initiatives

o    Manage Merchandise Mart and other residency programs

o    Identify and secure new residency and exhibition opportunities throughout Chicago

o    Invite and oversee logistics for visiting gallerists and collectors

·         III. Board Relations

o    Liaise, work with and regularly report to the Artist Advisory Committee

o    Prepare reports for the Board of Directors

·         IV. Art Loop Open

o    Act as Artistic Project Manager for 2nd annual city wide art competition and exhibit (www.ArtLoopOpen.com)

·         V. Fundraising

o    Develop fundraising plan for art work sales, special exhibits and events in relation to Around Town  and Coalition Gallery

o    Assist in grant writing and preparation with relation to exhibition programs

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