ART GALLERY MANAGER

Island Artspace | 242 Thompson Avenue, Cowes, Phillip Island

Be part of an exciting new creative chapter on Phillip Island.

Set against the beautiful coastal backdrop of Phillip Island, Island Artspace is an exciting new venture bringing art, creativity and community together in the heart of Cowes.

Located on Thompson Avenue, this emerging gallery will provide a welcoming space to celebrate artistic talent, showcase original works and bring people together through exhibitions, workshops, artist talks and engaging cultural experiences.

We're looking for a passionate, organised and personable Art Gallery Manager to help bring this vision to life.

This is a wonderful opportunity for someone with a genuine appreciation for the arts, a creative outlook and a natural ability to connect with people. You'll play an integral role in establishing and managing the gallery, building relationships with artists and visitors, and helping grow Island Artspace into an exciting creative destination for locals and visitors alike.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Working closely with the Island Artspace team, the Gallery Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of the gallery, develop relationships with artists and customers, promote artwork sales and help deliver a varied program of creative activities and events.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Liaising with artists, coordinating artwork submissions and managing ongoing artist relationships.

- Maintaining records of artist enquiries, submissions, correspondence, artwork details and sales.

- Welcoming visitors and providing an engaging, friendly and informative gallery experience.

- Actively promoting and selling artworks across a diverse range of styles, mediums and price points.





- Engaging with prospective buyers, discussing artworks and helping customers discover pieces that appeal to their interests and budgets.

- Managing artwork enquiries, sales and customer follow-ups.

- Assisting with artwork presentation, display, pricing and installation.

- Overseeing the daily running, organisation and presentation of the gallery.

- Helping coordinate and facilitate art workshops, creative classes and community activities.

- Assisting with the organisation and hosting of artist talks, exhibitions, seminars and special events.

- Supporting visiting artists and guest presenters, helping create engaging experiences for the local community and visitors to Phillip Island.

- Contributing ideas and initiatives to build Island Artspace's profile as a vibrant creative and cultural destination.

ABOUT YOU

We're looking for someone who is:

- Passionate about art, creativity and the visual arts industry.

- Friendly, approachable and confident communicating with people from all walks of life.

- Comfortable with sales, customer engagement and building relationships with prospective buyers.

- Highly organised, proactive and capable of managing multiple enquiries and responsibilities.

- Interested in building strong relationships with artists and the local community.

- Creative, enthusiastic and willing to bring fresh ideas and initiative to a new venture.





- Comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with the wider team.

An arts degree or equivalent industry experience is preferred. Previous experience in a gallery, arts organisation, creative retail environment or similar customer-facing role would be highly regarded.

A good eye for art, an appreciation of different artistic styles and the ability to communicate the value and appeal of artworks are particularly key.

POSITION DETAILS

- Location: Island Artspace, 242 Thompson Avenue, Cowes, Phillip Island.

- Hours: Approximately 25–30 hours per week.

- Days: Tuesday to Saturday.

- Core gallery hours: 10.00am – 3.00pm.

- Additional hours: Some flexibility will be required, with additional hours potentially needed for exhibition installations, gallery events, workshops and special creative initiatives as required.Additional hours: Some flexibility will be required, with additional hours potentially needed for exhibition installations, gallery events, workshops and special creative initiatives as required.

HOW TO APPLY

If you're passionate about the arts and excited by the opportunity to help establish a new creative space on Phillip Island, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter to the Gallery Director, outlining your experience, interest in the role and what you would bring to Island Artspace.

We'd love to hear what inspires you about the arts and how you could contribute to the development of this exciting new venture.

Applications close: Monday 30th November

To apply: To be considered for this role, please apply through SEEK.

Salary/wage: Award rates and sales incentives

📌 Gallery Manager (Cowes)
🏢 Island Artspace
📍 Cowes