Research Associate

Questroyal Fine Art, a leading American art gallery, is seeking a Research Associate to begin immediately.

Schedule:

Monday through Friday 9:30am–6:00pm (and one Saturday a month, 9:45am–5:15pm)

Work environment:

Primary Responsibilities:

Provenance: researching previous ownership, exhibition history, literature references, related works
General research: inquiries/client requests, artist biographies, catalogue raisonné verification and submissions
Cataloging: catalog new purchases including precise measuring and title/date/inscription verification
Administrative: create invoices, track delivery information, assist with phones
Publications: manage the production of monthly catalogues
Clients: painting inquiries, occasionally assist with visitors
In-house library: suggest new book additions, maintain database, organize inventory

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in art history or related field, preferred
Previous gallery, auction house, or museum experience, preferred
Excellent writing and copyediting skills
Must be highly detail-oriented, organized, efficient, and able to work well with others in a fast-paced environment
Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook; basic knowledge of FileMaker Pro
Photoshop and photography skills, a plus
Must be willing to work a minimum of one Saturday per month
Excellent references

Application Instructions / Public Contact Information

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and two writing samples (limit 5 pages each) to gallery@questroyalfineart.com, subject line: Research Associate

Questroyal Fine Art is an equal opportunity employer

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