Job Opportunity: Gallery Associate

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DEADLINE: August 2, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Job Title: Gallery Associate

Start Date: Immediately 

Salary: TBD

Province: Alberta

Region: Downtown Calgary Area 

Term: Part time moving to full time, Wednesday – Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. and extra hours for receptions, events, and art fairs as required.  

Organization Description: 

Commercial gallery located in downtown Calgary. Established in 1991, TrépanierBaer specializes in Canadian and International modern and contemporary art. 

Job Description:

An enthusiastic advocate for art, the Gallery Associate will work with a small team to run the day-to-day operations of a commercial art gallery. They will complete essential daily administrative tasks, collaborate with colleagues to organize gallery exhibitions, art fair booths, and offer exceptional service to clients. Strong writing and research skills are essential for this role, as the Associate will be responsible for writing essays for gallery exhibitions and website content. 

Key Functions and Responsibilities:

  1. Assist with standard gallery procedures including accessioning new acquisitions, inventory control, installation, exhibition, appraisals, and grant applications.

 

  1. Assist with administration including data entry, electronic filing, invoicing, and statements.

 

  1. Assist with sales and client contact while providing excellent customer service. Responsible for all online enquiries. The ability to switch between client interaction and independent work is highly necessary for this role. 

 

  1. Assistance with marketing including writing and editing for advertising, publications, and web content related to the current exhibition schedule.

 

  1. Assist with artist communication and management. This can include coordinating schedules, responding to inquiries, facilitating contract and logistics discussions, maintaining artist records, and supporting relationships between artists and the gallery.

 

Skills/Leadership Qualities:

Excellent written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills; excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines; strong research skills; detail-oriented; ability to work on multiple tasks; polite phone, email, and in-person manner essential. 

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Must have prior experience working in a commercial gallery or retail setting.
  • Familiarity with ArtSystems or other art gallery management systems strongly preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, Mailchimp, WordPress, and Photoshop required.
  • Art history degree or equivalent education and/or experience.
  • Strong writing and research skills required. 
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English required; proficiency in French or other language an asset.
  • G driver’s license an asset; ability to lift objects over 20lbs.
  • Interest in and/or experience with contemporary art is a strong asset.
  • Experience documenting artwork and editing photographs is an asset.

How to Apply:

Please send all inquiries, with curriculum vitae and cover letter including two references to judyc@tbg1.com

Contact Info:

Name: TrépanierBaer Gallery 
Telephone: 403-244-2066
Email: info@tbg1.com
Website: www.trepanierbaer.com

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.