Gallery Assistant – Empty Gallery

EMPTY GALLERY is about to reopen with its newly expanded space located at the edge of Aberdeen Harbor in Tin Wan, Hong Kong.  With a strong emphasis on the experiential and experimental, exhibitions are curated within the context of the gallery’s unique space.  The gallery showcases established and emerging artists alongside a programme of experimental and pioneering multi-media commissions, performances and music.  It features an all-black interior with a single window that frames the verdant foliage on the side of a mountain and allows a shaft of light to enter the gallery foyer.  Once inside the main room, this light recedes into a black void space.  Empty Gallery’s dark space evokes an environment reflective of an underground experience, placing a focus on the exhibitions and performances, bringing the space to life through art.
We are looking for a young, passionate and creative gallery assistant to join us.  It will be a demanding job that requires multiple tasks but it will be extremely rewarding with opportunities to travel, meet with artists and host various types of exhibitions and performances.

Responsibilities:
– Daily operations of gallery
– Art exhibitions and live performances
– Promotional work (press releases, online reviews, etc.
– Media contact
– Database management

Requirements:
– Degree in art history or visual arts is preferable
– Working experience at a gallery or in the arts field, good knowledge of the Chinese/ international art scene
– Fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin and English
– Independent and self-motivated
– Strong aesthetic sense
– Well-organised

Please email your cover letter, resume and date of availability to hw@theemptygallery.com.