Art Studio Manager

Job Title: Art Studio & Gallery Manager

Department: Art Studio

Reports To: Director of Programming & Art

Rate of Pay: $60000 DOE

Shift: 5 days per week 9am-6pm.

Weekends evenings holidays and special events are required based on business needs.

FLSA Status: Salaried

Summary:

The Art Studio Manager demonstrates strong leadership by providing a motivating presence planning strategically and consistently refining operations to create new offerings and enhance the guest experience. Leads a professional team of artists to curate the Art Studio and Sundance Gallery to animate the guest experience. Oversee all artwork on property.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee day to day operations of Art studio and Gallery.
• Curate and install rotating exhibitions and gallery shows.
• Ensure hanging of artwork and retail displays are presented within Sundance guidelines.
• Maintain a neat organized and properly stocked gallery and studio.
• Create a welcoming presence for all guests of the Sundance Gallery and Art Studio ensuring classes set the stage for discovery of the artistic process.
• Enthusiastically describe art and classes offered and encourage guests to participate.
• Facilitate scheduling classes and communicate schedule with artists.
• Exhibit knowledge of Art Studio services and products.
• Instruct art studio workshops as needed to support Instructors.
• Work closely with leadership to execute vision for growth and expansion of art within the resort.
• Effectively communicate aesthetic and cultural opportunities within the vision and values of Sundance.
• Work collaboratively with Marketing to promote Art Studio and Gallery programs and events.
• Work with HR to secure Glass Blower visits and oversee glass blowing program in house and external.
• Oversee online booking engine for all classes and activities within Art Studio
• Help develop Lodging and Group amenities to promote Sundance art program.
• Manage the Art Studio and staff with an engaging presence.
• Promote a culture of safety by regularly inspecting equipment and ensuring proper use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) by employees and guests.
• Hire train and develop employees including receptionists art instructors soap makers and glass blowers.
• Manage timekeeping records and execute accurate bi-monthly payroll and commission reports.
• Evaluate needs order and stock materials for daily art workshops in various mediums.
• Execute an accurate monthly inventory of gallery art and products.
• Effectively communicate inventory needs sales and commissions with consignment artists.
• Create and manage the art studio budget.
• Enter purchases in point-of-sale system secure accurate payment with appropriate signatures and package guest purchases.
• Prepare artwork for shipping and keep accurate records of shipped merchandise.
• Utilize recycled newspapers boxes and packing materials for shipments.
• Oversee process of wrapping soap and etching glass.
• Attend all pre-conference meetings which have an Art Studio program.

ARTIST/SOCIAL PROGRAMMING STRATEGY

• Create and implement Art Studio programs enhancing the art & cultural experience.
• Attend art events develop relationships and maintain an active presence within the local art community.
• Curate schedule of 12 rotating exhibitions of artwork annually.
• Work closely with guest artists to create successful demonstrations and monthly exhibitions which fulfill the vision of Sundance and work within the approved financial model for the gallery.
• Work closely with marketing staff to promote events artists and studio workshops.

Sundance Group Art Program:

• Manages and oversees all aspects of the Sundance Group Art Program.
• Oversees Sundance Group art inventory.
• Oversees Sundance Group art condition reports.
• Work closely with the Sundance Group and handle all communication as it pertains to artwork.
• Communicate to the Sundance Group if any artwork will be relocated and document accordingly.
• If necessary communicate any repair work needed to the Sundance Group.
• Execute the reframing of artwork where appropriate.
• Oversee Art Tours that showcase the Sundance Group artwork to our guests.
• Work closely with Resort Managers that display Sundance Group Art to set expectations and inspections.

Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Bachelors degree (B. A.) or BFA from four-year college or university (Studio or Art History Major preferred) or three years related experience and/or training;
• To perform this job successfully the applicant will be a trained and practicing artist in an artistic discipline offered by the Sundance Art addition the successful candidate will bring to the post an appreciation of all artistic disciplines and significant contacts in those disciplines. While having a background in a specific arts discipline the position requires a general aesthetic so as to meet Sundance guests wherever their point of contact with the arts has brought them.
• Must possess a working knowledge of timekeeping systems word processing spreadsheets internet navigation electronic mail and Point of Sale system.
• Employee regularly lifts 25 pounds and occasionally 50 pounds or more.
• Must be 21 years of age or older

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions moving mechanical parts fumes or airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Disclaimer:

This is a general description of this job. All employees of Sundance Partners LTD. will be required to perform any task that is asked of him/her within legal and ethical parameters and company policy.

Benefits:

• Benefits package that includes: subsidized medical dental vision 401k short and long term disability basic life insurance & paid time off policy.
• Employee discounts on dining and resort amenities
• Season Pass for you 1 and dependents

Required Experience:

Manager