Gallery Assistant

Location: Los Angeles (West Hollywood)

Hours: Part Time

Compensation: $18.50 per hour

About Tappan

Tappan is dedicated to supporting emerging artists and connecting collectors with contemporary art through thoughtfully curated exhibitions and experiences. We strive to create a welcoming space for discovery, learning, and meaningful connection with art.

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented, personable, and art-passionate Gallery Assistant to join our team. This role is central to ensuring a warm and inviting gallery environment, supporting both our visitors and sales team. The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills, thrives in a collaborative environment, and enjoys engaging people in conversations about art.

The intention of this role is to grow into a full-time role.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet and engage visitors, providing a welcoming and informative gallery experience.
• Assist in showing artwork and answering visitor and collector questions.
• Build thoughtful curations based on collector or advisor specifications.
• Support the sales team in helping collectors learn about, discover, and acquire artworks.
• Coordinate with collectors for purchases, pickups, and deliveries.
• Help prepare and assist with exhibitions, openings, and special events.
• Maintain accurate gallery inventory and ensure artworks are properly displayed and cared for.
• Create an inviting and professional environment for experiencing contemporary art.
• Provide general administrative and operational support to the gallery team as needed.
• Provide QC for incoming artwork, such as reviewing colors and sizes.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs; occasional ladder work to pull art or during installs.
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Ability to work weekends and holidays, as well as occasional evening events.
• Ability to travel to off-site pop-ups (ranging from 2 - 6 weeks in length)
• Prior experience in a gallery, museum, or luxury retail setting preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to speak confidently about art.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace required; experience with Asana and Shopify a plus. Ability to work across multiple tech systems.
• A passion for contemporary art and supporting artists.