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Pace Gallery

Gallery Assistant

New York, NY · On-site

$45K/yr

Pace is a leading international art gallery representing some of the most influential artists and ... Our Gallery Assistants are the face, voice and warmth of Pace Gallery. Pairing deep artistic ...

Pace Gallery

Gallery Assistant

New York, NY · On-site

$45K/yr

Pace is a leading international art gallery representing some of the most influential artists and ... Our Gallery Assistants are the face, voice and warmth of Pace Gallery. Pairing deep artistic ...

Pace Gallery

Gallery Assistant

New York, NY · On-site

$45K/yr

Pace is a leading international art gallery representing some of the most influential artists and ... Our Gallery Assistants are the face, voice and warmth of Pace Gallery. Pairing deep artistic ...

Gagosian

Gallery Assistant

New York, NY · On-site

Gagosian is hiring a full-time Gallery Assistant to join its New York City team. Gagosian seeks a ... B A and/or Master's degree in Art History or related field. * M inimum one year's experience in a ...

University of New Mexico

Gallery Assistant

Gallup, NM · On-site

$12/hr

Requisition ID req37359 Working Title Gallery Assistant Pay $12.00 Hourly Campus Gallup Department ... the safety of all art work - Other duties may be assigned in the Fine Arts Area Minimum ...

CMA

Art Gallery Attendant (Part-Time)

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$17.25/hr

The Cleveland Museum of Art's Protection Services department has part-time opportunities for customer service oriented Art Gallery Attendants. The Gallery Attendant provides assistance and simple ...

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How much do apprentice art gallery assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for apprentice art gallery assistant in the United States is $18.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $21.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an apprentice art gallery assistant?

Apprentice Art Gallery Assistants are entry-level professionals who help with the daily operations of art galleries while learning about the art industry. Their duties often include assisting with exhibition setup, cataloguing artworks, greeting visitors, and supporting gallery staff with administrative tasks. This role provides hands-on experience and exposure to gallery management, curatorial work, and event planning. Apprentices gain valuable skills and industry knowledge that can lead to future roles in the art world. It is an ideal starting point for those interested in careers in art curation, gallery management, or museum work.

What are the typical responsibilities of an apprentice art gallery assistant during an exhibition?

As an Apprentice Art Gallery Assistant, your responsibilities during an exhibition often include assisting with setting up and taking down artworks, greeting and providing information to visitors, supporting sales and administrative tasks, and helping maintain the cleanliness and security of the gallery space. You may also coordinate with artists, curators, and other staff to ensure the exhibition runs smoothly. This hands-on experience provides valuable insights into gallery operations and can serve as a stepping stone for future roles in the art world.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an apprentice art gallery assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Apprentice Art Gallery Assistant, you need a basic understanding of art history, strong organizational skills, and often a high school diploma or relevant coursework. Familiarity with gallery management software, point-of-sale systems, and basic digital imaging tools is typically beneficial. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and a proactive attitude help you engage with visitors and support gallery operations. These skills and qualities ensure smooth daily functioning, positive visitor experiences, and valuable support for curators and artists.
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Gallery Assistant

New York, NY • On-site

Pace Gallery
Freelance Artists and Writers • 51 - 200 employees
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$45K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Pace is a leading international art gallery representing some of the most influential artists and estates of the 20th and 21st centuries, founded by Arne Glimcher in 1960. Holding decades-long relationships with Alexander Calder, Jean Dubuffet, Agnes Martin, Louise Nevelson, and Mark Rothko, Pace has a unique history that can be traced to its early support of artists central to the Abstract Expressionist and Light and Space movements. Now in its seventh decade, under the leadership of CEO Marc Glimcher and President Samanthe Rubell, the gallery continues to nurture its longstanding relationships with its legacy artists and estates while also making an investment in the careers of contemporary artists, including Torkwase Dyson, Loie Hollowell, Robert Nava, Adam Pendleton, and Marina Perez Simão. Pace advances its mission to support its artists and share their visionary work with audiences and collectors around the world through its exhibitions of both 20th century and contemporary art and scholarly projects from its imprint Pace Publishing. Today, the gallery has eight public locations globally, including New York, Los Angeles, London, Berlin, Seoul, and Tokyo, as well as private offices in Beijing, Hong Kong, and Geneva.
Our Gallery Assistants are the face, voice and warmth of Pace Gallery. Pairing deep artistic knowledge with exceptional interpersonal skills, our GA team provides first-class experiences for everyone at Pace. We require our GAs to be experts on the art and artists that we exhibit and rely on their intuition and high EQ to seamlessly engage guests, clients and friends of the gallery.
What You'll Be Doing:
  • Promptly and warmly welcoming guests to the gallery, create an engaging experience that is inclusive to all visitors
  • Answer phones, direct inquiries, manage email correspondence, connect clients with staff
  • Maintain thorough understanding of our current exhibitions, prepare checklists and other related documents
  • Exhibit exceptional communication skills and act as a resource for questions about the gallery and our artists
  • Demonstrate a high level of sensitivity and discretion regarding confidential information
  • Think quickly under pressure and demonstrate flexibility and patience while navigating rapidly changing business priorities
  • Work effectively both independently and within a team
  • Possess a sincere interest in people and exercise high Emotional Intelligence (EQ) when interacting with guests, clients, etc.
  • Demonstrate motivation and interest in understanding business needs, build strong relationships as needed to assist staff members and achieve shared goals
  • Support gallery events and public programming
  • Create and maintain sales documents, provide administrative support to teams across the gallery
  • Pack and coordinate gallery mailings and shipments
  • Maintain CRM data entry
  • Order and maintain office and pantry supplies

In addition to an active and progressive work environment, Pace Gallery offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement plans with a company match, flexible spending accounts and commuter benefits. We encourage a healthy work/life balance and offer a generous vacation policy.
Pace Gallery is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, Veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Requirements
What You'll Bring:
  • Bachelor's degree with 1+ years related work experience
  • Strong administrative skills including but not limited to answering and directing phone calls, managing internal and external email correspondence, responding to public inquiries, and working directly with staff and clients
  • High degree of poise and professionalism, work well under pressure, and effectively communicate with people from all walks of life
  • Friendly and positive demeanor and genuinely enjoy interacting with the public and staff
  • Thorough knowledge of Pace's artists and demonstrate a passion for contemporary and modern art
  • Thorough knowledge of Microsoft/Outlook and database programs

Benefits
  • Compensation: $22.00 per hour (equivalent to approximately $45,750 annually based on a full-time 40-hour schedule)
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • 401k Plan
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

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