Gallery Director Resume

Gallery director is responsible for handling programs of art exhibits and other such as lectures or classes related to media on display. Also, they have responsibility of maintaining a permanent collection, lending library or any other sales. They maintain art programs by working with student committees and community art leaders. Gallery director keeps records and catalog achievements. They discuss about loan items and funding. Gallery director organizes, plans, understand and present exhibitions. Gallery director must be excellent in giving presentation because this is main job for them as a gallery director.

The candidate for this position must be having strong background in the arts and knowledge of museum work. Other duties include planning financial budgets, handling enquiries, dealing with enquiries, supervising staff, caring for the collection, talking about exhibition with individuals and groups, liaising with management boards, trustees, political groups and local committee through meetings and development projects.

Sample Gallery Director Resume

Richard Anderson
1234, West 67 Street,
Carlisle, MA 01741,
(123)-456 7890.

Objective: Looking for the greatest opportunity to work as a gallery director for a reputed company.

Skills:

Able to write and research catalogues.
Ability to plan financial budgets.
Ability to give presentation.
Able to handle enquiries from public and researches.
Excellent communication and writing skills.
Proficient with computer literate such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Power point and Internet.
Ability to supervise staff and volunteers.
Responsible for other duties as assigned.

Computer Skills: Proficient with,

MS Outlook
MS Word
MS Excel

Work Experience:

Bowman, Penelec and Megahan Galleries,
Gallery Director

Responsible for installation of exhibits.
Do publicity of gallery items.
Responsible for managing gallery docents and budget preparation.
Play duty as a guest or co-curator for one show annually.
Responsible for gallery scheduling.
Responsible for the contribution writing.
Done other duties as needed.

Education:
M.F.A. Indiana University, Indiana
B.F.A. University of Cincinnati, Ohio

References: Available upon request.