Artwork by Chris Roberts-Antieau               

JOB POSTINGS  

The Ann Arbor Street Art Fair has an opening for an Artist Coordinator beginning October 1, 2010.

The Artist Coordinator position is a year-round part-time position reporting to the Executive Director. The primary focus of this position is to serve as the point person for all aspects of the organization that directly relate to the participation of artists in the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair. Hours are flexible around specific deadlines and prescribed timeframes, increasing as the Art Fair approaches each July: August – January, approximately 10-15 hours/week; February – March, approximately 15-20 hours/week; April – June, approximately 20-30 hours/week; July, full-time with overtime during the Art Fair.

ARTIST COORDINATOR POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

 APPLICATION MANAGEMENT / MARKETING:

-        Develop marketing strategy to target potential applicants

-        Manage ZAPPlication site

-        Review and manage all incoming applications

 ARTIST COMMUNICATIONS:

-        Correspond with all artists and manage pre-fair requests

-        Create and send correspondence documents for re-invited, newly invited, and waitlist artists

-        Track artists financial status

-        Assign artist booths

-        Manage on-site artist registration

-        Manage on-site artist needs

 ARTIST DEMONSTRATIONS

-        Coordinate and oversee artist demonstration program

 

ARTIST HOSPITALITY:

-        Coordinate Artist Welcome B-B-Q and Artist Award Brunch

-        Oversee on-site Artist Hospitality Area

 GRAPHIC DESIGN:

-        Complete miscellaneous in-house graphic design projects

 JURY PROCESS:

-        Communicate with Jury Group

-        Identify and correspond with invited Jurors

-        Organize, initiate, and complete January Jury process

-        Organize, initiate, and complete On-site Jury process: coordinating Jury Group, Awards Jurors, and Peer Jurors

-        Tabulate and interpret scores from January Jury and On-site Jury

 NEW ART, NEW ARTIST PROGRAM:

-        Develop marketing strategy to target New Artists from partnering Universities

-        Manage application process

-        Communicate with and facilitate connections between accepted New Artists and school advisors

-        Oversee all aspects of NANA artists participation in Fair as appropriate

 PARKING MANAGEMENT:

-        Assign Art Fair parking and supervise parking enforcement on-site

 WEBSITE:

-        Maintain up-to-date Artist Directory on web site

 SOUVENIRS:

-        Communicate with Featured Artist and Souvenir Committee to develop souvenir images

-        Coordinate merchandise selection and ordering

 
 
QUALIFICATIONS
-        Advanced knowledge of Fine Arts and Fine Crafts. BFA or formal study preferred.

-        Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs including Word, Excel and Access.

-        Proficiency with computer design programs such as Illustrator and Photoshop.

-        Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage complex database programs.

-        Good listening and strong interpersonal communication skills.

-        Ability to problem-solve and obtain positive outcomes under pressure.

-        Willingness to work as a member of a small but dedicated team.

 

TO APPLY:   

Send resume and cover letter to mriley@artfair.org.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.