Job description
Lumina Arts Foundation is seeking a proactive Gallery Programs Coordinator to support curatorial initiatives, audience engagement, and partnership development across contemporary fine arts programs. Based in New York City, this role blends arts administration with hands-on program delivery to connect artists, educators, and communities.
As a core member of our programs team, you will help shape exhibitions, artist talks, tours, and education initiatives while ensuring high standards of audience experience and operational excellence.
Responsibility
- Plan, coordinate, and execute gallery programs, including artist talks, tours, openings, and school visits
- Support curators in research, exhibition planning, and cataloging of artworks
- Manage event logistics: scheduling, vendors, contracts, budgets, and on-site staffing
- Develop and maintain partnerships with artists, schools, museums, and community organizations
- Contribute to grant writing, reporting, and fundraising efforts to sustain programs
- Coordinate educational initiatives and accessibility programs for diverse audiences
- Maintain program calendars, performance metrics, and post-event debriefs to inform strategy
Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Art History, Museum Studies, or related field
- 2–4 years of arts administration, curatorial support, or museum/gallery experience
- Strong research, writing, and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to plan, execute, and evaluate public programs and events
- Experience managing vendors, contracts, and budgets
- Familiarity with nonprofit procedures, grant processes, and donor relations
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and CRM systems; comfort with data tracking and reporting